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Abbotsbury Swannery
Swans have lived here for 600 years; at around the end of May, visitors can watch cygnets taking their first tentative steps.
www.abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk
50.647
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Adventure Wonderland
Rides and all the mad theme park fun that kids seem to love.
www.adventurewonderland.co.uk
50.774
-1.844
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Athelhampton House and Gardens
An impressive 15th Century manor house with famous gardens and incredible interiors.
www.athelhampton.co.uk
50.745
-2.326
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Blue Lias Gallery
Art in every medium, from the traditional to the avant-garde.
www.bluelias.co.uk
50.724
-2.932
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Bridport Museum
The history of Bridport is housed in an attractive Tudor building.
www.bridportmuseum.co.uk
50.731
-2.758
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Cineworld Cinemas
www.cineworld.co.uk
50.609
-2.455
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Compton Acres
Ten acres of beautifully managed gardens including Italian, Roman, water and Japanese areas.
www.comptonacres.co.uk
50.704
-1.925
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Corfe Castle
High on a windswept hill, this atmospheric castle is a dark and brooding place indeed.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
50.637
-2.057
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Empire Cinema
www.empirecinemas.co.uk
50.745
-1.950
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Farmer Palmer's Farm Park
Woodland walks, bouncy castles, tractor rides and lots of unbearably cute animals.
www.farmerpalmers.co.uk
50.732
-2.086
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Hardy's Cottage
A classic cottage with real romance; close your eyes and imagine the characters of Far from the Madding Crowd coming to life here.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
50.729
-2.390
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Kingston Maurward Gardens
Formal gardens in the ‘Arts and Crafts’ style of the Edwardian era, plus an animal park.
www.kmc.ac.uk/gardens
50.717
-2.404
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Lighthouse
The home of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and also an inspiring venue for all kinds of contemporary arts, including dance, live music, theatre, photography and film.
www.lighthousepoole.co.uk
50.717
-1.976
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Mapperton Gardens
An Italian garden complete with grottos, a great lawn, topiary, an orangery and 17th Century fish ponds.
www.mapperton.com
50.793
-2.705
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Minterne House and Gardens
18th Century gardens with lakes, waterfalls, all kinds of rare trees and an incredible rhododendron collection.
www.minterne.co.uk
50.835
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Monkey World
The whole spectrum from chimpanzees and orangutans to marmosets - most have been rescued.
www.monkeyworld.co.uk
50.697
-2.215
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Plaza Cinema
www.reeltime-cinemas.co.uk
50.713
-2.438
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Portland Castle
Another of Henry VIII’s constructions designed to repel invading French and Spanish armies, Portland Castle overlooks the harbour. The castle is an intriguing shape and outside is a stone amphitheatre, perfect for a quick sit down while you admire the view.
www.english-heritage.org.uk
50.567
-2.446
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Swanage Railway
Get all ‘Brief Encounter’ with a steam train trip on the Swanage Railway.
www.swanagerailway.co.uk
50.609
-1.959
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The Dinosaur Museum
An enduring favourite with kids everywhere.
www.thedinosaurmuseum.com
50.714
-2.433
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The Dorset County Museum
Recounting the rich social, geological and archaeological history of the county. Kids will love the Jurassic Coast exhibition.
www.dorsetcountymuseum.org
50.715
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The Marine Theatre
Everything from comedy and drama to opera.
www.marinetheatre.com
50.724
-2.932
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The Mowlem Theatre
Each year the Mowlem puts on around 80 live theatre performances and a good programme of film.
www.mowlemtheatre.co.uk
50.608
-1.956
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The Mulberry Tree Gallery
Much of the work on display at this gallery is by local artists and sculptors.
www.mulberrytreegallery.co.uk
50.607
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The Old Power Station
In pride of place at this museum is the fully restored Bournemouth tramcar.
www.scottish-southern.co.uk/museum
50.737
-1.780
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The Study Gallery
An innovative gallery with four big exhibitions every year.
www.thestudygallery.org
50.723
-1.962
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The Swan Gallery
Specialists in oils and watercolours.
www.swangallery.co.uk
50.947
-2.515
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The Tank Museum
A treat for the boys.
www.tankmuseum.co.uk
50.694
-2.242
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The Tivoli Theatre
The Tivoli has a rich and varied programme of drama, comedy and musicals throughout the year, plus a cinema.
www.tivoliwimborne.co.uk
50.801
-1.989
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The Town Mill
An old but still working watermill. Regular demonstrations of milling are held.
www.townmill.org.uk
50.725
-2.934
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The Tutankhamun Exhibition
The story of this Egyptian king is as fascinating as ever.
www.tutankhamun-exhibition.co.uk
50.715
-2.438
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Tudor House
One of Weymouth’s few remaining Tudor houses, this has been restored and now gives an insight into life in Weymouth for a middle class family in the early 17th Century.
50.605
-2.452
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Walford Mill Crafts
See unusual contemporary crafts such as silk weaving and fused stained glass in progress.
www.walfordmillcrafts.co.uk
50.804
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Waterfront Museum
Telling the 2,000 year history of Poole, right back to the Roman occupation.
50.712
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Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary
Look out for the green sea turtles, which have been bred in captivity here.
www.sealifeeurope.com
50.625
-2.445
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