Dorset Times
WELCOME TO DORSET
Welcome to the beautifull county of Dorset.
Here you will discover all about this part of the UK with its scenic beauty,history and its people.
Creech Grange
Dorset is the home of great writers poets and celebrities.
THOMAS HARDY
Flora Thompson William Barnes
SHELLY Lady Wimborne Bennett
Augustus John Freddie Mills Caroline Hughes
History
Canford Magna Village in earlier times
HOWE LODGE Home of Gulliver
DORSET ATTRACTIONS
For over 600 years this colony of friendly mute swans has made its home at the Abbotsbury Sanctuary.
Athelhampton House and Gardens
Athelhampton House is a fine 15th century manor house and is surrounded by one of the finest architectural gardens of England.
Dorset's unique and tranquil beauty spot close to the ancient town of Wareham.
Atmospheric island of heath and woodland with wide variety of wildlife. National Trust property.
The ancient Tithe Barn at Abbotsbury is home to a host of friendly farm animals.
The rural retreat of T. E. Lawrence. National Trust property.
A thousand year old castle in ruins rising above the Isle of Purbeck. National Trust property.
Wildlife Park
The incredible world of dinosaurs comes alive in Dorchester.
A independent museum, owned and managed by the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society.
A fascinating house and glorious gardens.
Monument to Vice-Admiral Hardy. National Trust property.
Birthplace of novelist and poet Thomas Hardy. National Trust property . A 19th century castle built on the site previously occupied by High Cliff, a Georgian mansion designed for the 3rd Earl of Bute (a founder of Kew Gardens), with grounds laid out by Capability Brown.
Elegant country mansion with important collections, set in attractive formal gardens and extensive parkland. National trust property.
Kingston Maurward Animal Park and Gardens
Donkeys, goats, sheep, pot bellied pigs and many other animals to see.
The estate offers many attractions and beautiful countryside to explore.
The Minterne Valley, landscaped in the manner of Capability Brown in the 18th Century. The gardens are laid out in a horseshoe below Minterne House, with a chain of small lakes, waterfalls and streams.
Home of novelist and poet Thomas Hardy. National Trust property .
Set amongst the woodland of Dorset lays 65 acres of sanctuary for over 150 primates.
Built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594, the castle is set in 40 acres of glorious 'Capability' Brown landscaped gardens and grounds around his 50 acre lake, the Castle contains a splendid collection of art, furniture and porcelain.
A unique old Victorian Pier that lies in the Southern area of Swanage Bay.
Dorset's premier standard gauge preserved steam railway.
An Independent Museum for story of armoured warfare (near Bovington).
A unique family house with people sized bears.
A stunning exhibition of the Chinese Terracotta army from the Chin Dynasty.
A working watermill and more in the heart of Lyme Regis.
A spectacular re-creation of Tutankhamun's tomb and treasures.
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