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Knowlton Church and Earthworks
Atmospheric ruins of a Norman church standing within a 4,000-year-old Neolithic henge.
Attractions in Dorset
Explore historic sites, museums, natural wonders, and more
The Etches Collection – Museum of Jurassic Marine Life
World-class museum featuring exceptional Jurassic marine fossils discovered locally by Dr Steve Etches.
Tyneham Village
Hauntingly preserved WWII ghost village evacuated in 1943 and never re-inhabited.
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Dorset County Museum
Comprehensive museum showcasing Dorset’s history, fossils, and Thomas Hardy collection.
Beaminster (Market Town)
Beautiful honey-stone market town with imposing church tower and Hardy literary connections.
Chesil Beach Centre (Fine Foundation)
Environmental center interpreting Chesil Beach’s extraordinary geology, Fleet lagoon ecology, and conservation.
Adventure Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland themed family park with rides, shows, and magical storybook experiences.
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Abbotsbury Swannery
World’s only managed mute swan colony, 1,000 years old, with 600+ swans nesting annually.
Chesil Beach Centre (Fine Foundation)
Environmental center interpreting Chesil Beach’s extraordinary geology, Fleet lagoon ecology, and conservation.