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Are you thinking of visiting Sculpture By The Lakes in Dorset? If so we hope you’ll find our guide helpful. Before you begin you visit, the most important thing to remember is that babies and under 14’s are not permitted. Sculpture By The Lakes is designed to offer peace and tranquility within the botanical gardens …
If you’re thinking of visiting Abbotsbury Swannery in Dorset then we hope this post will help you decide when to go. The swannery is home to the world’s only managed colony of nesting mute swans and you’ll find them on the Dorset coast. You may not already know that Abbotsbury Swannery was used as a …
A hillfort is a bronze age or iron age raised elevation which was used in defence to protect people from enemy tribes. There are hillforts in Dorset to discover if you enjoy countryside walks with some elevation. Let’s take a journey through the hillforts of Dorset and discover what story each location has to share. …
Did you know that much of Enid Blyton’s inspiration came from Dorset? Whilst the famous author, Enid Blyton never lived in Dorset, she holidayed and owned property in Dorset. Some of her most famous works has links to some great locations in Dorset. The Famous Five Books Corfe Castle First mentioned in Five on a …
If you’re looking for a free day out in Dorset, then visiting Tout Quarry Nature Reserve & Sculpture Park should be on your list. One of Dorset’s hidden gems, there’s plenty to entertain the whole family, and it’s also dog friendly. Getting To Tout Quarry You’ll find Tout Quarry on the Isle of Portland, so …