St. Mary’s Church, Puddletown
Magnificent medieval church with England’s finest 15th-century oak roof and carved woodwork.
Attractions in Dorset
Explore historic sites, museums, natural wonders, and more
Cerne Abbas Abbey Ruins
Atmospheric ruins of wealthy Benedictine abbey founded 987 AD in beautiful village setting.
Milton Abbey
Stunning 14th-century Gothic abbey in picturesque valley with Capability Brown parkland.
Christchurch Priory
Magnificent priory church – one of England’s longest and finest, with superb Norman and Gothic architecture.
Sculpture by the Lakes
26-acre sculpture park with 100+ contemporary artworks displayed around landscaped lakes and woodlands.
Sticky Wicket Garden
Award-winning wildlife-friendly cottage garden demonstrating sustainable organic gardening practices.
Forde Abbey & Gardens
Magnificent 900-year-old Cistercian abbey with world-class 30-acre gardens and Raphael tapestries.
Minterne Gardens
20 acres of spectacular Himalayan woodland gardens with rare rhododendrons and valley streams.
Mapperton House & Gardens
Country Life’s ‘finest manor house’ with spectacular Italianate terraced gardens.
Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum
18th-century courthouse where Tolpuddle Martyrs were tried, with Victorian cells and immersive justice history.