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Dorset, Tourist Attractions
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Attractions in Bournemouth
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Athelhampton House & Gardens ( 137.47 miles away)
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Athelhampton's history and that of its inter-related families covers more than a thousand years. Much of the present house has stood for over five centuries. [more]
Visitor Rating : Athelhampton's history and that of its inter-related families covers more than a thousand years. Much of the present house has stood for over five centuries. [more]
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The Royal Signals Museum ( 135.54 miles away)
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Visitor Rating : It is the national museum of Army communications and the exhibits and displays show the part that communications have played in the many wars and campaigns of the last 150 years. The Museum collection is regarded as being of National importance and the excellent Archives are recognised by the Public Record Office.
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Abbotsbury Abbey ( 136.43 miles away)
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The Abbey of St Peter was a Benedictine Monastery in the village of Abbotsbury in Dorset, England. The abbey was founded in the 11th century by King Canute's steward Orc and his wife Thola. Canute's successor, Edward the Confessor, was impressed with the abbey and granted Orc the rights to the shore of The Fleet and any shipwrecks in the area. Orc and Thola died childless and left the monastery to the church, a gift confirmed by William I after the Norman Conquest. The abbey prospered and... [more]
Visitor Rating : The Abbey of St Peter was a Benedictine Monastery in the village of Abbotsbury in Dorset, England. The abbey was founded in the 11th century by King Canute's steward Orc and his wife Thola. Canute's successor, Edward the Confessor, was impressed with the abbey and granted Orc the rights to the shore of The Fleet and any shipwrecks in the area. Orc and Thola died childless and left the monastery to the church, a gift confirmed by William I after the Norman Conquest. The abbey prospered and... [more]
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Portland Castle ( 145.62 miles away)
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Portland Castle is one of the Device Forts built in 1539 by Henry VIII on the Isle of Portland to guard the superb natural Portland anchorage. The castle is now owned by English Heritage. The castle lies in the far north of the island, in the village now called Castletown, near Fortuneswell.
The history of this fortress, which overlooks Portland harbour, is diverse and fascinating. Built by Henry VIII to defend Weymouth against possible French and Spanish invasion, its squat... [more]
Visitor Rating : Portland Castle is one of the Device Forts built in 1539 by Henry VIII on the Isle of Portland to guard the superb natural Portland anchorage. The castle is now owned by English Heritage. The castle lies in the far north of the island, in the village now called Castletown, near Fortuneswell.
The history of this fortress, which overlooks Portland harbour, is diverse and fascinating. Built by Henry VIII to defend Weymouth against possible French and Spanish invasion, its squat... [more]
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Lulworth Castle ( 146.53 miles away)
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Lulworth Castle, in East Lulworth, Dorset, situated south of Wool, is a Castle. Today, it is still owned by the Weld Family.
In 1610 Lulworth Castle was built as a hunting lodge by Thomas Howard, 3rd Lord Bindon, who was the son of the 2nd Duke of Norfolk. In 1641 Humphrey Weld purchased it from Howard. In 1786 a chapel was built. Parts of the castle were destroyed by a fire in 1929. In the 1970s restoration work begun with the help of the English Heritage. In 1998 the... [more]
Visitor Rating : Lulworth Castle, in East Lulworth, Dorset, situated south of Wool, is a Castle. Today, it is still owned by the Weld Family.
In 1610 Lulworth Castle was built as a hunting lodge by Thomas Howard, 3rd Lord Bindon, who was the son of the 2nd Duke of Norfolk. In 1641 Humphrey Weld purchased it from Howard. In 1786 a chapel was built. Parts of the castle were destroyed by a fire in 1929. In the 1970s restoration work begun with the help of the English Heritage. In 1998 the... [more]
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The Swannery ( 138.07 miles away)
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For over 600 years this colony of friendly mute swans has made its home at the Abbotsbury Sanctuary. Sheltered by the famous Chesil Beach, this ancient and special site provides protection for hundreds of nesting swans and their broods.
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Visitor Rating : For over 600 years this colony of friendly mute swans has made its home at the Abbotsbury Sanctuary. Sheltered by the famous Chesil Beach, this ancient and special site provides protection for hundreds of nesting swans and their broods.
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The Blue Pool Tea House ( 148.61 miles away)
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The Blue Pool, a favourite visitor attraction near Corfe Castle, Dorset, England. Since 1935 vistors have enjoyed ever changing colours of the waterand the tranquil atmosphere. Learn about the fasinating history of the Ball Clay workings and sample fresh baked scones and bread in The Tea House. [more]
Visitor Rating : The Blue Pool, a favourite visitor attraction near Corfe Castle, Dorset, England. Since 1935 vistors have enjoyed ever changing colours of the waterand the tranquil atmosphere. Learn about the fasinating history of the Ball Clay workings and sample fresh baked scones and bread in The Tea House. [more]
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Bournemouth Aviation Museum ( 148.31 miles away)
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The original private collection was formed in 1981 as the Hunter One Collection by Mike Carlton. In 1988, following his tragic death in a flying accident, the Hunter One Collection was sold and renamed Jet Heritage. In 1994 Jet Heritage was granted charity status and a board of trustees commenced preparations to display the aircraft to the public. The leaning at the time was towards the history of the UK`s key role in inventing and developing jet engines and jet aircraft and Jet Heritage was... [more]
Visitor Rating : The original private collection was formed in 1981 as the Hunter One Collection by Mike Carlton. In 1988, following his tragic death in a flying accident, the Hunter One Collection was sold and renamed Jet Heritage. In 1994 Jet Heritage was granted charity status and a board of trustees commenced preparations to display the aircraft to the public. The leaning at the time was towards the history of the UK`s key role in inventing and developing jet engines and jet aircraft and Jet Heritage was... [more]
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Swanage Railway ( 154.22 miles away)
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The award-winning Swanage Railway currently operates on the six miles of track between Swanage and Norden, through the beautiful Isle of Purbeck, passing the magnificent ruins of Corfe Castle.
Trains operate on the Swanage Railway every weekend and Bank Holiday from mid-February to the end of the year, and every day of the week from April to October. For full details of our services, please see the timetable and special events pages, or download the 2006 Timetable & Information... [more]
Visitor Rating : The award-winning Swanage Railway currently operates on the six miles of track between Swanage and Norden, through the beautiful Isle of Purbeck, passing the magnificent ruins of Corfe Castle.
Trains operate on the Swanage Railway every weekend and Bank Holiday from mid-February to the end of the year, and every day of the week from April to October. For full details of our services, please see the timetable and special events pages, or download the 2006 Timetable & Information... [more]
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Dorset County Museum ( 136.77 miles away)
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The Dorset County Museum traces the natural, archaeological, social, and geological history of Dorset from Prehistory to the present day. Our website holds information about the galleries, collections, special exhibitions and events. The Dorset County Museum, situated in the County town of Dorchester. [more]
Visitor Rating : The Dorset County Museum traces the natural, archaeological, social, and geological history of Dorset from Prehistory to the present day. Our website holds information about the galleries, collections, special exhibitions and events. The Dorset County Museum, situated in the County town of Dorchester. [more]
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