AttractionsDorchester

Sea Life ‐ a network of marine life aquariums stretching across much of Europe. Each of our attractions offers a unique insight into the lives of a myriad creatures from shrimps to sharks. Come and discover the amazing stories behind nature's hard cases: the crustaceans. …
Distance: 5.8 miles away

See Armour Through The Ages At The Tank Museum.Head for The Tank Museum in September 2005, for an exciting journey through the history of armoured warfare.The Tank Museum, the biggest and best museum of its kind in the world, will be hosting the largest weekend event of its…
Distance: 9.3 miles away

Set amongst the woodland of Dorset lays 65 acres of sanctuary for over 150 primates. There are currently 56 chimpanzees at Monkey World, which makes it the largest group outside Africa. At the park visitors can see more than 150 primates of 15 different species.Don't expect…
Distance: 10.5 miles away

Lulworth Castle House stands in the 18th Century Park at East Lulworth, 200 yards from the family seat it was built to replace ‐ Lulworth Castle. Over the years, the castle has seen a number of uses, occupants and a varied and colourful history. There have been…
Distance: 11.9 miles away

Birthplace of novelist and poet Thomas HardyThomas Hardy was born in 1840 in this small cob and thatch cottage and from here he would walk to school every day in Dorchester, three miles away. It was built by his great‐grandfather and is little altered since the family…
Distance: 3.2 miles away

At The Tank Museum we bring the history of tanks and tank crew to lifeSupported by the world's best collection of tanks & action packed live displays. The Tank Museum is the museum of the Royal Tank Regiment & Royal Armoured Corps.Follow the story of the tank, from…
Distance: 9.3 miles away

Discovery is an independent, self‐financed hands‐on Science Centre. Our customers, young and old, spend an hour or more with us, enjoying our interactive exhibits ‐ there are dozens of them Discovery has over 60 exhibits covering a wide variety of experiences.Most of our visitors spend at least an…
Distance: 7.1 miles away

Welcome to the Dorset County Museum, where the story of Dorset's rich landscape unfolds in a range of fascinating displays. The Museum was founded in 1846 to help protect and record the county's unique historical and natural environment. Today visitors to the Museum can find out…
Distance: 0.9 miles away

The Dorset Teddy Bear Museum, Dorchester's unmissable family museum, plus Teddy Bear House, a unique family house with people sized bears. Be sure to visit the museum's charming period shop stocking top brands: Steiff, Robin Rive, Merrythought, Dean's, Cotswold Co, Gund & many more ‐ probably the…
Distance: 0.9 miles away

This is the only museum devoted to the terracotta warriors ‐ now regarded as the 8th Wonder of the Ancient World ‐ outside of China. The terracotta warriors created worldwide fascination when 6000 of them were discovered in a pit in 1974 guarding the First Emperor of China's…
Distance: 1.1 miles away

The only museum on mainland Britain solely devoted to dinosaurs, the award‐winning Dinosaur Museum is a treat, especially for children. The museum combines life‐sized reconstructions of dinosaurs with fossils and skeletons to create an exciting hands‐on experience. Multimedia displays tell the story of the giant prehistoric animals and…
Distance: 1 mile away

The Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum tells the harrowing tale of the Martyrs arrest, trial and punishment, leading to the foundation of modern day trade unionism. Low wages, appalling conditions and unemployment, bad winters and poor harvests in 1829 and 1830 fuelled a great explosion of anger, resulting…
Distance: 7.3 miles away

Banus Nightclub in Weymouth, Dorset. Contact venue on telephone number 01305 778969 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…
Distance: 6.9 miles away

Came Down Golf Club ‐ golf course in Dorchester, Dorset. Contact the golf course on telephone number 01305 813494 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Came Down Golf Club golf courseclub.…
Distance: 2.1 miles away

SnookerPool Hall at Dorchester Snooker Club in Dorchester, Dorset. Contact venue on 01305 251602 for opening times, entrance costs and snooker table informationavailability.…
Distance: 0.6 miles away

Play Bingo at Gala Clubs in Weymouth, Dorset. Contact venue on telephone number 01305 785180 for opening times, entrance costs, Bingo membership information and prize money.…
Distance: 6.4 miles away

Halstock Golf Club ‐ golf course in Yeovil, Somerset. Contact the golf course on telephone number 01935 891689 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Halstock Golf Club golf courseclub.…
Distance: 14.2 miles away

Hotshots Bournemouth ‐ Paintball in Wareham, Dorset. Contact the venue on telephone number 0118‐987 3050 for location, prices, equipment supplied, and availability for paintball games at Hotshots Bournemouth.…
Distance: 12.5 miles away

Bowling at Lakeside Superbowl in Weymouth, Dorset. Contact venue on 01305781444 for opening times and entrance costs.…
Distance: 7 miles away

Libertys Nightclub in Dorchester, Dorset. Contact venue on telephone number 01305 269151 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…
Distance: 0.8 miles away

Bowling at Moonfleet 2000 I B C in Weymouth, Dorset. Contact venue on 01305 759106 for opening times and entrance costs.…
Distance: 6.9 miles away

SnookerPool Hall at Southill in Weymouth, Dorset. Contact venue on 01305 772613 for opening times, entrance costs and snooker table informationavailability.…
Distance: 5.9 miles away

Terry's Arcade ‐ Amusement Park in Weymouth, Dorset. Contact venue on telephone number 01305781515 for opening times, entrance costs, and attractionsrides available at this park.…
Distance: 6.7 miles away

East Dorset Golf Club ‐ golf course in Wareham, Dorset. Contact the golf course on telephone number 01929 472244 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at East Dorset Golf Club golf courseclub.…
Distance: 11.3 miles away

Bowling at Titan Bowling Ltd in Weymouth, Dorset. Contact venue on 01305759434 for opening times and entrance costs.…
Distance: 7.8 miles away

Wessex Golf Centre ‐ golf course in Weymouth, Dorset. Contact the golf course on telephone number 01305 784737 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Wessex Golf Centre golf courseclub.…
Distance: 6.1 miles away

SnookerPool Hall at Weymouth & Portland Snooker Club in Weymouth, Dorset. Contact venue on 01305 788593 for opening times, entrance costs and snooker table informationavailability.…
Distance: 6.7 miles away

Swimming pool at Weymouth Swimming Pool in Weymouth, Dorset. Contact venue on 01305 774373 for opening times and entrance costs.…
Distance: 6.9 miles away

Wolfedale Golf Course ‐ golf course in Dorchester, Dorset. Contact the golf course on telephone number 01305 260186 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Wolfedale Golf Course golf courseclub.…
Distance: 2.3 miles away

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. An audio visual show about the Swannery…
Distance: 6.6 miles away

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 appearance is typical of the artillery forts built in the early 1540s. Unusually for a fortress of this period, the…
Distance: 9.7 miles away

Voted Our Favouite Garden by the readers of The Daily Telegraph in 2006. Runner‐up in the peoples' vote for the best major display garden at The Chelsea Flower Show, May 2006.Established in 1765 by the first Countess of Ilchester as a kitchen garden for her nearby castle. Developed…
Distance: 8.3 miles away

Athelhampton House and its estate and gardens have been in private ownership for over five hundred years. We thank you for your interest which will help to ensure that Athelhampton will continue to flourish. The House has been owned by the Cooke family for three generations…
Distance: 6.2 miles away

T. E. Lawrence 'Lawrence of Arabia' bought this tiny isolated brick and tile cottage in 1925. The austere rooms are much as he left them and reflect his complex personality and close links with the Middle East. An exhibition details Lawrence's extraordinary life. …
Distance: 8.9 miles away

Mapperton Gardens is a romantic valley garden deep into a lost Dorset combe among tumbling hills and unspoilt countryside. The gardens descend from the great lawn, through the formal topiary down to the valley garden. The manor house with its church,stable block, coach house, dovecote and…
Distance: 12.5 miles away

The Minterne Valley, landscaped in the manner of Capability Brown in the 18th Century, has been the home of the Churchill and Digby families for 350 years. The gardens are laid out in a horseshoe below Minterne House, with a chain of small lakes, waterfalls and streams. They…
Distance: 8.9 miles away

Amid the labyrinth of paved courtyards and cobbled streets of this redeveloped Victorian brewery nestles a unique Shopping Village packed with specialist shops and attractions. Set within the historic Hope Square, alive with cafes, bars and bistros, Brewers Quay offers a unique experience for the whole family.Prepare to…
Distance: 7.1 miles away

The Devonshire Regiment, The Dorset Regiment, The Devonshire and Dorset Regiment, The Dorset Yeomanry, The Queen's Own Dorset Yeomanry, The Dorset Militia, The Royal Devon Yeomanry and 94 Field Regiment RA are all represented in the Keep Museum which underwent major refurbishment in 1995. Touch screen computers…
Distance: 0.6 miles away

A spectacular re‐creation of Tutankhamun's tomb and treasures. This internationally acclaimed exhibition spans time itself. Extensively featured on television throughout the world. Full school service plus specialist Egyptian shop including books.This fascinating exhibition within and exhibition. Examine the evidence surrounding Tutankhamuns' mysterious death. The current exhibition of Tutankhamun…
Distance: 0.8 miles away

This reserve is in the centre of Weymouth and has plenty to offer to families and birdwatchers alike. There are panoramic views of the reserve from the visitor centre and there is easy access to the rest of the reserve along firm paths suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.…
Distance: 6.5 miles away