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Nestling at the foot of the Mendip Hills is Englands smallest Cathedral city. The construction of the magnificent medieval cathedral began way back in 1180.
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| Tourist Information: Unusual Days Out |
Aerosaurus Balloons
Tel: Blandford 01258 480048
www.ballooning.co.uk
Hot Air Balloon flights with Aerosaurus Balloons take place from locations in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire. They offer dawn & dusk balloon rides for individuals or groups. Bookings may be made online. Nearest is from the Three Elms North Wooton.
Gorcombe Paintball
Tel: 01258 452219/459199 Fax: 01258 450822
www.gorcombe.co.uk
Gorcombe Farm, Thornicombe near Blandford
Paintball is an adrenaline charged sport which takes teamwork into the 21st Century and is guaranteed to work up more excitement than your average walk in the woods! Bookings from singles to parties, stag/hen nights to corporate days. Please call for information and bookings. Also quad biking and dirt buggies etc.
Greyhound Racing
Tel: 01202 677 449 www.stadiauk.com/poole
Poole Stadium, Wimborne Road, Poole
Situated behind the fire station, 2mins from Dolphin Centre or Railway Station.
Henley Hillbillies
Suitable for Children
Tel: 01300 345 293
www.henleyhillbillies.co.uk
Old Henley Farm, Buckland Newton
Great family fun. Thrills on the hills on quad bikes and mini mavriks.
Karting - outdoor
Tel: 01935 83713 www.claypigeonraceway.com
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.
Llama Trekking
Tel: 01308 868 674
www.ukllamas.co.uk
Open all year
Brit Valley Llamas, New House Farm, Beaminster
Discover rural Dorset in the company of our lovely llamas with personalised guided rambling and walking tours designed to suit your requirements and pace.
Moore's Biscuits
Suitable for Children
Tel: 01297 489253 www.moores-biscuits.co.uk
Open Monday to Friday, 9am until 5pm
Morecombelake Moore's Dorset
Biscuits began with the making of Dorset Knobs about 130 years ago and the Biscuit Bakery is open to the public throughout the year. The Gallery has original West Country paintings and bakery bygones, and in the shop you will find the famous biscuits and many other West Country products.
Perry's Cider Mills
Tel: 01460 52681
www.perryscider.co.uk
In the village of Dowlish Wake, two miles south of Ilminster - follow the cider mill and cart signs around Ilminster.
Sample the real taste of Somerset Cider. The cider is made in the 16th century thatched barn which houses a museum of farming bygones. Traditional ciders are sold in the farm shop and can be sampled before purchase.
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