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Abbotsbury Swannery
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.
The Blue Pool
Dorset's unique and tranquil beauty spot close to the ancient
town of Wareham.
Brownsea Island
Atmospheric island of
heath and woodland with wide variety of wildlife. National Trust
property.
The
Children's Farm
The ancient Tithe Barn at Abbotsbury is
home to a host of friendly farm animals.
Clouds Hill
The rural retreat of T. E.
Lawrence. National Trust property.
Corfe Castle
A thousand year old castle in
ruins rising above the Isle of Purbeck. National Trust property.
Cricket St
Thomas
Wildlife Park
The
Dinosaur Museum
The incredible world of dinosaurs comes
alive in Dorchester.
Dorset
County Museum
A independent museum, owned and managed
by the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society.
Forde Abbey and
Gardens
A fascinating house and glorious gardens.
Hardy Monument
Monument to Vice-Admiral
Hardy. National Trust property.
Hardy's Cottage
Birthplace of novelist and
poet Thomas Hardy. National Trust property.
Highcliffe Castle
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.
Kingston Lacy
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.
Lulworth Castle
and Park
The estate offers many attractions and
beautiful countryside to explore.
Minterne
Gardens
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.
Max Gate
Home of novelist and poet Thomas
Hardy. National Trust property.
Monkey
World
Set amongst the woodland of Dorset lays 65 acres
of sanctuary for over 150 primates.
The Purbeck
Vineyard
A new vineyard for a new century!
Royal Signals Museum
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. Near to the Georgian town of Blandford.
Sherborne
Castle
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.
Sub-tropical Gardens at Abbotsbury
A
mixture of formal and informal, with charming walled garden walks and
spectacular woodland valley views.
Swanage Pier
A unique old Victorian
Pier that lies in the Southern area of Swanage Bay.
Swanage
Railway
Dorset's premier standard gauge preserved steam
railway.
Tank
Museum
An Independent Museum for story of armoured
warfare (near Bovington).
Teddy Bear
Museum
A unique family house with people sized
bears.
Terracotta Warriors
A stunning
exhibition of the Chinese Terracotta army from the Chin Dynasty.
The Town
Mill
A working watermill and more in the heart of Lyme
Regis.
The
Tutankhamun Exhibition
A spectacular re-creation of
Tutankhamun's tomb and treasures.
Worth Café and Craft Centre
Tucked away in
the Purbeck hills at Worth Matravers, you will find a greta place to relax and
enjoy delicious meals in the licensed restuarant, and An 'Aladdins's cave' shop
selling local crafts.
Explore the south west coast path -South Dorset
The South Dorset has a massive variety of coastal scenery, and is
probably the most photographed part of the path.
Abbotsbury
Music
Cinderella (la Cenerentola) by Rossini performed
outdoors.
Beaminster
Festival
Music and Visual Arts.
Bournemouth Folk Festival
A folk festival
for 2006 on the south coast.
The Great Dorset
Steam Fair
A look at the English way of life in the
country in the 1800s and early 1900s when steam power was in its
heyday.
Race for
Life
Helping cancer research at Kingston
Maurward..
Swanage Jazz
Festival
Great jazz on the beautiful Dorset
coast.
Cranborne Chase
and West Wiltshire Downs
Area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty that is part of East Dorset.
The Dorset Coast
Forum
The Dorset Coast Forum was established in 1995 to
look at the long-term issues facing the Dorset Coast.
Dorset Countryside
Volunteers
Provides help in keeping the Dorset
countryside beautiful. DCV is a practical conservation group set up in
1972.
Butterfly Conservation Dorset Branch
This charity aims to save wild Butterflies and Moths and their
Habitats.
Blackmore Vale
Covering geneology
in Gillingham, Pulham, Sherborne, Stalbridge and Sturminster Newton.
RAF
Warmwell
Reflections of RAF Warmwell - a history of a
Battle of Britain Airfield - a book by Anthony Cooke.
The Scadding
Genealogy
Interested in Scaddens in Dorset then this is
the place to visit. The site is intended to help the flow of genealogical
information between those interested in the Scad/d/ans/ens/engs/ings however
they spell our name.
Tolpuddle Martyrs
The story of the martyrs told on this website.
weymouth.dorset.co.uk
A very comprehensive informative site on Weymouth and the surrounding
areas, and useful for Dorset family history and Genealogy.
Weymouth-dorset.co.uk Forums
For those
with an interest in either local history or genealogy in the county of Dorset,
England. While the emphasis is on the Weymouth area, anyone is welcome to post
questions and answers to the forums for anywhere in the county.
Marilyn Allis
A wonderful
water colour artist who works in Dorset.
Bournemouth Symphony
Orchestra
The orchestra has been giving concerts since
its beginnings in 1893.
Bridport Arts
Centre
The historic venue has a 200-seat theatre, three
gallery spaces plus a café and bar.
Dorchester
Arts Centre
Acts, workshops, poetry and much
more.
Dorset
Arts and Crafts Association
DACA hosts an annual
exhibition of art and craft work, beginning on the first Friday in August.
Howling
at the Moon
A local Dorset band. "The great white hope
of British folk" -BBC Radio 2.
Moontown
Since 2003 Moontown have been pioneering the "Flip-Pop" sound, with a smooth mix of Toby's feel good tunes and Emma's soulful vocals they have already entertained thousands
Mowlem
Theatre
A seafront theatre in Swanage which
opened in 1967 and replaced the smaller original Victorian building which had
stood for over 100 years.
RAFT
Dorset
A group of Dorset-based artists and craftworkers
who have joined together to bring their work into the public domain and
contribute together to the development and promotion of visual and contemporary
arts.
Royal
Manor Workshops
Supporting Arts and Crafts in
Portland
Stories of Ged
The site of writer Ged
Duncan who tells tales of smuggling. You can download a free storytelling
e-book from the site and listen to free audio samples.
The Thomas Hardy
Society
The Thomas Hardy Society was established in
1968, the fortieth anniversary of Thomas Hardy’s death. Its aim was to
make his work better known and to bring together those who enjoy his
books.
Wellbeloved Gallery (Portland)
Here you
will find some of the finest ceramics in the country and paintings by Dorset
artists.
Wessex
Barn
A 16th century building which offers 21st century
creativity.
Buckland
Newton
A village in Dorset located between Sherborne to
the north and the County town of Dorchester to the south.
Burton
Bradstock
A village effort to put together all that is
important to the people who live, work and spend their leisure in the village.
Briantspuddle
This site is sponsored
by the Affpuddle and Turnerspuddle Parish Council for the benefit
of all who live within the combined parish. It is called "Briantspuddle" only
for ease of use.
Cattistock
A village resource for locals and visitors.
Cerne
Abbas
The official website of Cerne Valley Parish
Council. Cerne
Abbas is in the centre of Dorset.
XChurch.co.uk
(Christchurch)
A community portal for
Christchurch in the east of the county.
This is
Dorchester On-Line
A virtual community for
Dorchester.
Frampton
Frampton is a very small
village in West Dorset that still maintains its rural aspect and character.
Maiden
Newton
It is an information resource for the
inhabitants and friends of the Parishes of Maiden Newton and Frome
Vauchurch.
Moreton
A village between Dorchester
and Wareham bext known for its connection with Lawrence of
Arabia.
Poundbury
Poundbury is a
mixed urban development of Town Houses, Cottages, Shops & Light Industry,
designed for the Prince of Wales.
Sherborne
Sherborne is, without
doubt, one of the most beautiful towns in England. With its abundance of
medieval buildings, superb Abbey, picturesque Almshouse and two Castles,
Sherborne has much to offer visitors.
Worth
Matravers
Some four miles to the west of
Swanage, nestling in a fold in the Purbeck Hills, lies the
picturesque stone village of Worth Matravers.
Sydling St Nicholas
The parish is
extremely rich in wildlife and has many picturesque landscapes.
Bournemouth
& Poole College
Serving the community through world
class, high quality education and training, and the pursuit of
excellence.
Canford
School
Set in over 300 acres of beautiful parkland in
Wimborne. The school enjoys an enviable location as well as an
impressive academic record.
Castle Court
School
Christian education of high academic standards,
in a happy, caring and purposeful environment. Surrounded by the lovely grounds
of the Knoll House
Cheselbourne Village School
Situated in
an attractive rural setting in Dorset, close to Dorchester.
Connexions
Information and support
service for 13 to 19 year olds, intended to make sure young people get the help
they need to make the most of their lives.
Dorchester Preparatory/Independent School
A small and caring co-educational school set in the heart of the
county town of Dorchester.
Jump
Start
Fun Activity Classes for Children in Weymouth and
Dorchester. A fun activity environment to encourage concentration and
confidence, develop language, music and numbers.
Loders
Primary School
A small village primary school near
Bridport with a very informative history section.
The Old Malthouse School
The Old
Malthouse is proud to be a small school. With around one-hundred pupils,
everyone gets to know everyone else, which makes going to school a lot less
daunting. Located at Langton
Matravers.
Sherborne
Preparatory School
Founded in 1885, the school is set in
twelve acres of attractive grounds and gardens in the historic town of
Sherborne
St Anthony's
Leweston Schools
A school that stands in forty acres of
beautiful parkland near Sherborne, with views that are stunning any time
of the year. Rejoice and Do Well.
The
Thomas Hardye School
A Dorchester based
school.
Animal
sanctuary
The Margaret Green Foundation Trust was
founded in 1965 by the late Mr Jerry Green in order to care and provide
sanctuary for unwanted, abandoned and cruelly treated animals.
Dorset Animal
Workers Group
Looking to re-home or foster a dog in
need of love in Dorset?
Dorchester Carnival Band
The band is the
premier Dorset carnival band, raising money for all sorts of charities
and provide excellent entertainment for everyone.
Dorset Residential Homes
Provides
specialist care, support and accommodation for adults with a moderate to severe
learning disability, and additional complex needs. Our services also provide
for people with a serious and enduring mental illness.
Dorset And Somerset Air Ambulance
Launched in 2000 to provide a dedicated, fast and flexible
service.
Age Concern
Dorchester
Helps promote the well-being of all older
people.
Breach
House
Breach House offers bed and breakfast
accomodation with a difference in a contemporary but traditionally thatched
house in West
Lulworth .
Castle Inn
16th century thatched inn
with accommodation and flambe a'la carte restaurant. Close to
Lulworth
Cove.
The Casterbridge Hotel
A Georgian
residence and concealed courtyard annex combine to provide a peaceful haven
behind the bustling street scene of this pleasant and historic county
town.
Church Farm
Stables
The Stables are adjacent to Church Farm and set
in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Dorset.
Eype’s
Mouth Country Hotel
Set in the small Dorset village of
Eype, Eype’s Mouth Country Hotel, is a family run 18 bedroom
hotel.
Gorwell
Farm
Gorwell is a family-run farm, ideally positioned in
its own secret wooded valley.
Highfield
Bed & Breakfast
A family home backing onto open
fields, set among thatched cottages in the peaceful hamlet of Coombe Keynes
near Lulworth
Cove.
The Ilchester
Arms Hotel
The stone built Inn nestles in an idyllic
setting at the centre of Abbotsbury Village (dates back to 1734).
Linton
Cottage
Bee and Bee with a difference! Has been
nominated for the BBC Food Programme's "Best Bed & Breakfast in Britain".
Based in Abbotsbury.
Marquis of
Lorne
A 16th century inn situated at Nettlecombe
in West Dorset.
The Priory
Country House Hotel
Steeped in history, The Priory
dates from the early sixteenth century and stands in over four acres of
beautifully landscaped gardens nestled on the banks of the River Frome.
Puncknowle Manor Cottages
Two high
quality self-catering holiday properties set in a traditional farming village
near the coast in Dorset countryside.
The
Sherborne Hotel
This modern hotel stands in eight
acres of grounds near Sherborne. A 3 star hotel, ideal for families at weekends
or a business stay during the week.
Worgret
Manor Hotel
A hotel deep in the heart of Thomas Hardy
country (near Wareham).
Businesses -non
national
Please note I have no affiliation
with the commercial websites listed below.
Abbotsbury Sub-tropical Gardens
Online
catalogue detailing the special range of plants that can be supplied to bring a
touch of the exotic to any garden.
Alter
Ego
Fancy dress and accessories. Shops in
Dorchester and
Bournemouth.
Charlie's
Drumstore
A very different kind of drum store, based in
Dorchester.
Dorset
Cereals Ltd
An independent company based in Dorchester
who produce a range of extremely high quality, delicious tasting,healthy eating
Muesli products.
Express
Glass
Window repairs, shopfront replacements, frame
repairs and carpentry. Based in Weymouth and Dorchester.
The Firestation
Based in Dorchesters old
Firestation this two floor bar and club is a lively and exciting place to
spend your nights out.
Forest Friends
Photography
A freelance photographer based near
Hengistbury Head in Dorset.
House of
Dorchester
Manufacturer of a range of fine chocolate
producst for a variety of market places.
Jeff Morland Balloon Decorator
Balloons are a perfect ingredient for beautiful, memorable wedding
decor. From eye catching entrances to magnificent sculptures to captivating
canopies.
Main Event
Balloons
A professional balloon decoration company,
serving Weymouth, Portland, Dorchester and West Dorset
Marquis of
Lorne
A 16th century inn situated at Nettlecombe
in West Dorset.
Purbeck Ice
Cream
A company passionate about its unique farm made
ice creams. Made with only the finest natural ingredients, no artificial or
added colours.Tempt yourself with innovative and distinctly different Purbeck
Ice Cream.
Red Plum
Gallery
Established in April 2005 as the retail outlet
for artist owners Ray Goodey and Yvonne Edwards. Based in Bridport.
Steptoes
Suppliers of High Quality
Shoes, Boots, Sandals, Clogs, Sunglasses, Goggles and Watches.
think!clothing
think!clothing was set up
to address the dearth of attractive fairly traded womenswear available in the
UK and to provide India's rural and urban poor with a means of income earned
through traditional handloom weaving and garment production. Although not a
Dorset company, the inspiration behind the company is from Dorset.
The Dorset Big
Cats Register
Report sighting of any unusual, large,
apparently non-native, feline animal in the wild in Dorset
John Crocker's Pictures of Dorset
Writing
and pictures covering Dorset's history, literature, geology and beautiful
landscapes.
Dorset Bird
Club
A non-profit making club run by people, both keen
birdwatchers and conservation professionals, who care about Dorset's birds, its
habitats and other wildlife.
Visit
Dorset
The Visit-Dorset website provides you with travel
and tourist information for Dorset. So whether you are planning to holiday in
Dorset or come for a short break or business trip, Visit-Dorset has all the
information you need: