Flowers Farm Trout Lakes
Hilfield near Dorchester.
The lakes at Flowers Farm are situated in an attractive natural environment with views overlooking the Blackmore Vale. The fishery comprises of five lakes fed by clear spring waters from Batcombe Downs and the lakes are stocked with high quality Brown and Rainbow Trout.

Pallington Lakes www.pallington.freeuk.com/
Tincleton near Dorchester.
14 acres of spring-fed lakes set in 24 acres of the tranquil Dorset countryside and offering some of the finest coarse and carp fishing in the area.

Revels Fishery
Cosmore, Dorchester.
On the “Old Dorchester Road”, on the left, half a mile from the sawmills.
Nine lakes set in 14 acres of deep Dorset countryside. Stocked extensively with 18 species of fish.

Wolfedale Golf Course
Charminster, Dorchester.
18-hole golf course open to the public.
Full range of equipment, practice course, equipment hire.

The Talbot Arms www.thetalbotarms.co.uk
Benville Lane, Benville, Corscombe, Dorchester. Pub with bird sanctuary, curiosity gift shop, picnic area and gardens, pond, childrens play area, bicycle hire. Pub serves food all day, snacks, teas and coffees. 

Tutankhamun Exhibition www.tutankhamun-exhibition.co.uk
High West Street, Dorchester.
Experience the excitement of the world’s greatest discovery of ancient treasure through sight, sound and smell . Tutankhamun’s tomb, treasures, and mummified body are superbly recreated in this spectacular exhibition.

Wolfeton House
Near Dorchester
A fine Grade 1 listed mediaeval and Elizabethan House lying in the water-meadows near Dorchester. Magnificent carved oak panelling, splendid plaster ceilings, grand fireplaces and unique stone great stairs. The mediaeval Gatehouse has two unmatched and older towers.

Dinosaur Museum www.dinosaur-museum.org.uk
Icen Way, Dorchester.
Explore the thrilling world of dinosaurs in one of Britain’s top ten ‘hands on’ museums. Fossils, skeletons, and life-size reconstructions combine with hands on, video, and computer displays.

Kingston Maurward Gardens
Signposted off the A35 just before Dorchester. Farm animal park with various commercial and rare breeds for children to see and touch, plus walled Edwardian gardens, 35 acres of gardens and lawns five-acre lake with nature trail. Children can help feed some of the animals or perhaps see chicks hatching.

New Barn Field Centre
Off the A37 at Bradford Peverell, North of Dorchester.
A fascinating and educational day out. Iron age homestead authentically recreating life 2,000 years ago. Working pottery with an opportunity to “throw” a pot. Wild flower reserve. Nature trail and farm animals.

Teddy Bear House www.teddybearhouse.co.uk
Antelope Walk, Dorchester.
Visit Edward Bear and his large family in their “Edwardian Home”.

The Keep Military Museum
Dorchester.
A modern military museum with IT & audio technology and creative displays of the infantry, cavalry and artillerymen of the West Country. Childrens activities and spectacular views from the battlements.

The Old Crown Court & Cells
High West Street, Dorchester.
Fascinating experience, encompassing four centuries of crime and punishment. This is a place most famous for the trial of the six Tolpuddle Martyrs in 1834 who were sentenced and eventually transported to Australia - the court remains almost as it was at that time. Sit in the dimly-lit cells where prisoners once waited for their appearance before the judge.

Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum www.tolpuddlemartyrs.org.uk
TUC Memorial Cottages, Tolpuddle, Dorchester
Featuring a new multi-media interpretation, the Museum tells the story of the six agricultural workers who were transported to Australia in 1834, after forming a trade union.

Dorset County Museum www.dorsetcountymuseum.co.uk
High West Street, Dorchester.
This is Dorset’s biggest and best general museum, founded in 1846. Sixteen display rooms tell the story of local wildlife, rocks and fossils, archaeology, history and a gallery dedicated to Thomas Hardy. See also the story of Maiden Castle and the walk of Roman mosaics in the atmospheric Victorian Gallery built in 1880.Computer interactive.

Hardy’s Cottage
Higher Brockhampton, nr Dorchester
Small thatched cottage where poet and novelist Thomas Hardy was born in 1840. His great grandfather built it.

Max Gate
Alington Avenue, Dorchester
Victorian House that Thomas Hardy designed and lived in from 1885 until his death in 1928. In this house he wrote “Tess of the D’Urbervilles and “The Mayor of Casterbridge”. The house contains no Hardy memorabilia.

Karting - outdoor
Clay Pigeon Raceway, Wardon Hill, Dorchester. Open Monday to Thursday (excluding bank holidays). Experience the thrill of high speed karting. Helmet, overalls, gloves provided. Must be aged fourteen or over.

Discover Dorset
Ghost walks, Maiden Castle by moonlight, Hardy country tours, Blue Badge Guides.

Thorncombe Woods
Higher Bockhampton near Dorchester
A mixed woodland with circular walks close to Hardy's Cottage.
Great for dog walking.

Dorchester Cycles
31 Great Western Rd, Dorchester.
Hire out cycles.

The Roman Town House
Colliton Park, Dorchester
Of the many Roman buildings discovered in Dorchester (DVRNOVARIA) this is the best preserved and was excavated in 1936/9, prior to the building of County Hall. Recently the site was re-excavated revealing a range of mosiac floors and these are now protected by buildings with a reconstructed Roman roof. Many excavation finds are on display in the County Museum.

Maiden Castle
1 ½ miles south west of Dorchester on Maiden castle road off the B3147 (Weymouth road).
This hill fort dating from 350BC, is the largest in Britain and was brutally conquered by the Romans. There are giant 60ft earth ramparts with a two-mile walk around edge. Dogs allowed on leads.

Wessex Flyfishing
Laurences Farm, Tolpuddle, Dorchester.
Five lakes totalling 4.2 acres. Complete angling centre.