Aquarium complex

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Tel: 01202 686712
The Quay, Poole Sharks, snakes, spiders, piranhas, alligators, fish, insects, reptiles, model railway.

Badger & Wildlife Night Watch

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Tel: 01300 345293
www.badgerwatchdorset.co.uk/
Old Henley Farm, Buckland Newton, Dorchester Purpose built heated hide for 12 people to watch badgers foraging for food, plus owls, foxes, rabbits. Also quad bikes, clay pigeon shooting and archery. Stay for an hour or all night. Early booking essential.

Cricket St Thomas wildlife park

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Tel: 01460 30111
www.cstwp.co.uk
10am - 6pm or dusk in winter. Last admission at 4pm.
On the A30 between Chard and Crewkerne. Beautiful wildlife park. Lemurs in walk-through woods, rare Amur leopards, hands-on pets corner/farmyard, under-10s play area, valley of exotic animals and birds.

Farmer Giles Farmstead

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Tel: 01722 716 338
Open daily from end March to end October and every weekend throughout the winter from 10am until dusk.
Just off the A303 London to Exeter road at Teffont, 11 miles west of Salisbury and 12 miles from Stonehenge. An interesting and fun-filled day out at a 38-acre farmstead. A safe and clean environment has been created for families and schools to enjoy themselves whilst learning about farming methods past and present. You can cuddle, groom, bottle or hand feed a variety of animals in the many paddocks and enclosures.

Farmer Palmer's

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Tel: 01202 622022
Various opening times from April - September. 10am - 5:30pm
Organford, off A25 nr Wareham Fun filled farm for children, trailer rides, feeding lambs, straw barn.

Ferne Animal Sanctuary

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Tel: 01460 65214
www.ferneanimalsanctuary.org
Open every day except christmas and new years day.
Chard, Somerset. Signposted from the A30 Free entry 51 acres of lovely Somerset countryside, over 300 animals including horses, donkeys, pigs, goats, sheep, cats, dogs, cattle, terrapins, poultry, ducks, rabbits and guinea pigs. Dogs welcome on leads. Supported solely by public donations.

Heavy Horse and Animal Centre

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Tel: 01202 824 040
Open daily from 10am - 5pm.
On the B3081, Verwood, Dorset. Well signposted from the village centre. The home of the Shire and the Clydesdale, Percheron, Suffolk and Ardenne. Visit them in their stables and also see them paraded throughout the day with live commentaries. They also have miniature ponies, donkeys, llamas, pygmy goats, pigs, baby lambs, trailer rides and play area. Children can also have a riding lesson at our fully licensed Equestrian Centre with qualified staff.

Kingston Maurward Gardens

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Tel: 01305 215 0030
www.kmc.ac.uk
Open from end of March until end October
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.

Longleat

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Tel: 01985 844400
www.longleat.co.uk
Safari Park open April to October
Just off A36 between Bath and Salisbury. Located within a fantastic parkland setting, Longleat offers a great family day out. From lions and tigers and monkeys to giraffe, discover many of the worlds most majestic and endangered creatures as they roam within the magnificent Safari Park.

Monkey World

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Tel: 0800 456 600 or 01929 462537
www.monkeyworld.org
Open all year
Between Bere Regis and Wool on the A35. You will have a great day out at this Ape Rescue Centre. It is a 40-acre park set in the Dorset countryside. The park is home to chimpanzees, orangutans, siamang gibbons, lemurs and more. There are keeper talks throughout the park at set times, children can test their skills on the fifteen stage obstacle course and enjoy the three outdoor play areas including mini motor bikes, mini boats, swings and slide.

Putlake Adventure Farm

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Tel: 01929 422 917 or 01929 423 751
Open Easter until end October
Langton Maltravers, Nr Swanage. on B3069. Visitors are encouraged to explore and make contact with a variety of friendly animals in a relaxed atmosphere. You can bottle feed the lambs and goats and at 4pm have a go at the hand milking. There are indoor and outdoor picnic and play areas, gift shop, tearoom, farm trail to walk, pony rides and trailer rides. 8,600 sq ft of fun under cover.

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve

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Tel: 01305 778313
Swannery Car Park, Weymouth. Nature haven of peace yards from busy town centre, swans, wild birds, visitor centre, walks, events. Nearby is Lodmoor Country Park and RSPB reserve.

Sea-Life Park

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Tel: 01305 788255
www.sealife.co.uk
Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth. Set in spacious landscaped grounds, the parks unique mix of indoor and outdoor attractions makes it a great day out whatever the weather.

CASTLES
Cadbury Castle

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Tel: 01935 471279
Cadbury castle is the site of a hill fort & is a scheduled ancient monument, situated on private land. Although there is no actual castle, you can still visit the defensife earthworks and enjoy the panoramic view. Disputed to be the ancient site of King Arthur's Camelot. There is a small car park on the southern edge of South Cadbury, nearly opposite the path to the castle.

Corfe Castle, Wareham

Tel: 01929 481 294
Open middle of February until end of October
Very impressive ruins. This former royal castle was besieged and slighted by Parliamentary forces in 1646.

Eggardon Hill Fort

5 miles ENE of Bridport. Approached by a lane leading uphill from Askerswell. Possibly the best views of any hill fort in Dorset, across countryside and as far as the coast including Golden Cap.

Lulworth Castle and Park

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Tel: 01929 400352
Open daily from 10.30am until 6pm except Saturdays.
The Lulworth Estate, Wareham. The 17th century Castle was built as a hunting lodge and has been the seat of the Weld family since 1641. In 1929 the Castle was tragically ravaged by fire and it lay in ruins until its restoration by English Heritage. It is now full of surprises with riddles, games and puzzles to fascinate people of all ages No dogs allowed.

Maiden Castle

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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.

Portland Castle, Portland

Tel: 01305 820 539
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Open April until October
One of Henry VIII's finest coastal fortresses. Step back through 450 years of history, with the free audio tour telling the story from Tudor stronghold, built to repel the Spanish and French to WW11 signals base and D-Day embarkation point. The castle hosts an extensive season of special events throughout the summer.

Sherborne Castle

Tel: 01935 813 182
www.sherbornecastle.com
Open 1st April - 31st October. Open every day except Mondays & Fridays (but open on BH Mondays) from 11am. The castle opens on Saturday from 2:30pm.
Located on New Road (B3145), off the A352, 1 mile SE of town centre. Set in magnificent parkland and home of the Digby family since 1617. Built by Sir Walter Raleigh, the castle contains a fine collection of pictures, porcelain and treasures.

Sherborne Old Castle

Tel: 01935 812730
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Open everyday 10am until 6pm.
Described as 'a malicious and mischievous Castle' that Cromwell took 16 days to capture in the Civil War and then destroyed it - now a noble ruin in the midst of peaceful parkland.

CHALK FIGURES
Cerne Abbas Giant

Viewpoint is on the A352, north of Cerne Abbas 180ft figure cut into chalk in pre-Roman times

CHURCHES AND ABBEYS
Glastonbury Abbey, Somerset

Tel: 01458 832267
www.glastonburyabbey.com
Open every day except 25th December
One of the oldest religious foundations in Britain, steeped in history and legend.

Milton Abbey, Milton Abbey School

Tel: 01258 880 489
Open all year
(3 miles from the A354 Puddletown to Blandford road and lies within the grounds of Milton Abbey School) Medieval Abbey situated in idyllic rural location ½ mile from the thatched village of Milton Abbas that once surrounded the Abbey.

Sherborne Abbey

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Tel: 01935 8124525 191
Open daily from 8.30am and 6.00pm (summer) and 4.00pm (winter)
In the centre of Sherborne Spectacular Abbey created in AD 705 when the great Diocese of Winchester was divided in two, and Aldhelm, Abbot of Malmesbury, was appointed as the first Bishop of the West Saxons

St Nicholas' Church

Moreton, Dorset, between Dorchester & Wareham. You will find here unique engraved windows and also the grave of Lawrence of Arabia.

Stapehill Abbey Crafts and Gardens

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Tel: 01202 861686
Open from Easter until September
On the old A31 between Wimborne and Ferndown. Set in 87 acres, Stapehill offers something for everyone, with everything but the gardens under cover. Visit the award winning gardens, working craft centre, 19th century Cistercian Abbey, farmyard, adventure playground, coffee shop, plant sales.

Wimborne Minster

5m north of Poole. Market town dominated by twin towers of imposing Minster, the church of St Cuthburga founded in AD705, including a chained library and an astronomical clock. Priests House Museum with 10 rooms of local history and Wimborne Model Town, a delightful one-tenth scale version of the town as it was in the 50's.

CINEMAS & THEATRE
ABC, Court Ash, Yeovil

Tel: 01935 413 333

Cineworld Weymouth

Tel: 01305 768 759
www.cineworld.co.uk
New Bond Street (next to Debenhams) Weymouth 9 screen cinema.

Cineworld Yeovil

Tel: 01935 472331
www.cineworld.co.uk
Unit 1, Yeo Leisure Park, Old Station Way. 9 screen cinema.

IMAX Cinema

Tel: 01202 200000
Pier Approch, Bournemouth 3D cinema.

Octagon Theatre

Tel: 01935 422884
Yeovil. Regional theatre with full arts, music & entertainment programme.

Plaza Cinema

Tel: 01305 262 488
1&2 Trinity Street, Dorchester.

Swan Theatre

Tel: 01935 862845
Park Street, Yeovil. Small theatre owned & run by Yeovil Dramatic Society for staging its own productions and those of other local amateur groups.

COASTAL VILLAGES & BEACHES
Burton Bradstock

3m south east of Bridport, B3157 Pretty village with shingle beach, and cliff walks. Beach café open in summer months. No dogs on beach from May to September but they are allowed on the cliff walks.

Charmouth

www.charmouth.org
3m east of Lyme Regis, A35. Hilly, coastal village with excellent cliff walks and fossil hunting. The Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre, right on the seafront, has regular displays and runs guided walks throughout the summer.

Chesil Beach

One of the wonders of the English coastline stretching 15 miles from Portland to Burton Bradstock near Bridport - a steeply shelving bank of pebbles.The Fleet, an inlet strip of water visible so clearly from the top of Abbotsbury Hill, was the testing place for Barnes Wallis' Bouncing Bomb, used in the Dam Busters raid on Germany in World War II.

Eypes Mouth

Steep shingle and pebbles. Good swimming. Short walk from parking.

Kimmeridge Bay

This bay, south of Kimmeridge via a toll road, offers unspoilt countryside, clifftop parking, beach with safe bathing watersports., walks, Clavell's Tower, famous rocky ledges at low tide - and no commercialisation.

Lulworth

9m southwest of Wareham, B3070. Beautiful natural harbour. Teashops, heritage centre etc. Huge car park, very busy at peak times. Excellent walk (although quite hard work) to the famous Durdle Door, a 40ft rock arch in the sea (should not be missed!). Dogs on lead.

Lyme Regis

Unspoilt seaside town hemmed in by hills. It is a narrow tangle of streets and shops leading down to the harbour with its famous Cobb, a curving stone wall made famous by the film The French Lieutenant's Woman. Golden Cap, east of the town is one of the highest points on the south coast at 626 feet. Sandy beach with safe bathing. No dogs May to end of September.

Sanbanks

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Blue flag award winning beach in Poole. Special dog beach, park in car park at Sandbanks Hotel and dog beach is signposted to the right.

Seatown

3m southwest of Bridport, off A35. Coastal village between cliffs, lovely pub, former fishing and smuggling centre.

Studland

Access to Studland is either via the chain ferry from Poole and Sandbanks, the B3351 from Corfe Castle or Swanage via the Ulwell gap. Excellent unspoilt beach and nature reserve, part of which is naturist with clear delineation signs. In the village is the attractive church of St Nicholas with views across to the Isle of Wight and the Needles.

West Bay

1m south of Bridport. Tiny old fashioned harbour, shingle and pebble beach, steep shelving. No dogs May to end September.

West Bexington

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Bay with steep shelving pebbles. Dogs allowed

Weymouth

Sandy beach, safe bathing. Punch & Judy shows in the summer, childrens rides, pedalos, floats, rowing boats. Also good shopping area. No dogs between May and the end of September.

CYCLING
Cycling

We have a brochure about cycle routes in this area. Just ask and you can borrow it.

Dorchester Cycles

Tel: 01305 268787
31 Great Western Rd, Dorchester. Hire out cycles with lock and basic tools/puncture kit. All cycles are services & safety checked. Extensive range of accessories, maps & guides.

EATING OUT

Please note that it is advisable to book a table in the summer, as most places are very busy.

Acorn Inn

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Tel: 01935 83228
Situated in the centre of Evershot village Traditional Coaching Inn, oak panelled bars, wood and stone floors, patio garden Main course from £9 DOGS ALLOWED IN VILLAGE BAR

Brace of Pheasants

		Pub Food
Tel: 01300 348357
Plush. Main Course from £15.00

Charlton House & Mulberry Restaurant

		Restaurant
Tel: 01749 342 008
www.charltonhouse.com
Shepton Mallet, Near Bath, BA4 4PR. Maincourse from £15.

Eastbury Hotel

		Restaurant
Tel: 01935 813 131
Sherborne, Long Street

Fox and Hounds

		Pub Food
Tel: 01300 320 444
Cattistock

Gaggle of Geese

	¬	Pub Food
Tel: 01300 345 249 or 345157
www.gaggleofgeese.co.uk
Buckland Newton. Main Course from £6.00 DOGS ALLOWED IN BAR

Hunters Moon

		Pub Food
Tel: 01963 210966
Next door to White Horse Farm. Main courses from £6.00

Imperial Garden

		Chinese
Tel: 01305 257 471
Dorchester, 45 High East Street

Manor Farm House

		Restaurant
Tel: 01935 872 247
Yetminster, Near Sherborne Well known for their home cooked Sunday lunches. Prior booking is essential. Bring your own wine, no corkage charged. Main Course from £10.

Palmers Fish and Chip Restaurant

		Restaurant
Tel: 01935 434 258
Not open Sundays. Bunford Lane, Yeovil. Located on the way to Houndstone Buisiness Park. Excellent fish & chips.

Piddle Inn

		Pub Food
Tel: 01300 348 468
Piddletrentide. Main Course from £12.00 (Specialises in fish)

Rajpoot

		Indian
Tel: 01305 257492
www.cuisinenet.co.uk/rajpoot/
open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner
43 High West Street, Dorchester

		Indian
Tel: 01935 812 455
Half Moon Street, Sherborne

Rose and Crown

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Tel: 01963 210 202
Longburton. Main Course from £6.00 DOES NOT SERVE FOOD ON MONDAYS. DOGS ALLOWED IN BAR

Smiths Arms

		Pub Food
(01300) 341236
Open between Easter and end October. 11am - 5:30pm only.
Godmanstone - 6m south of White Horse Farm on the A352. The smallest pub in England at 20ft by 10ft. It was once the village Smithy. Very picturesque. Home cooked food. Dogs allowed in garden.

Smugglers Inn

		Pub Food
(01305) 833125
Osmington - 3m northeast of Weymouth off A353, large thatched pub

Summer Lodge

		Restaurant
Tel: 01935 83424
www.summerlodgehotel.com
Evershot (1 mile west off the A37 between Dorchester and Yeovil). Country House Hotel open to non-residents every day of the week Lunch - from £12.50 Dinner - from £32.50 Four course Sunday Lunch £19.75 Afternoon Tea £7.50 - served in drawing room from 4pm.

Sun Inn

		Pub Food
Tel: 01305 250 445
Open every day.
Dorchester. (Sunday lunch carvery)

The Castle Inn

		Pub Food
Tel: 01929 400 311
West Lulworth

The Fox Inn

		Pub Food
Tel: 01935 891 330
On the Halstock Road out of Corscombe, near Dorchester Traditional freehouse with loads of charm, flagstone floors and inglenooks, conservatory and garden Main course from £9 Dorset dining pub of the year 2000

		Pub Food
(01258) 880328
Ansty - 4m west of Blandford

The Grange

		Restaurant
Tel: 01925 813 463
Oborne

The New Inn

	¬	Pub Food
Tel: 01300 341 274
www.thenewinca.co.uk
Cerne Abbas. Main Course from £6.00 DOGS ALLOWED IN BAR

The Old Granary

		Restaurant
Tel: 01929 552010
The Quay, Wareham.

The Pheasants

		Restaurant
Tel: 01935 815 252
24 Green Hill, Sherborne

The Red Lion

	¬	Pub Food
Tel: 01300 341441
www.cerneabbas.org/pubtea.htm
Cerne Abbas DOGS ALLOWED DOES NOT SERVE FOOD ON MONDAYS

The Royal Oak

	¬	Pub Food
Tel: 01300 341 797
www.cerneabbas.org/pubtea.htm
Cerne Abbas. Main Course from £7.00 DOGS ALLOWED

The San Marino Restaurant

		Italian
Tel: 01935 812077
The Antelope Hotel, Green Hill, Sherborne

The Three Elms

		Pub Food
Tel: 01935 812 881
North Wootton. Extensive menu so prices are varied (We like the "Daily Specials")

FACTORY SHOPS
Clarks Shopping Village

Tel: 01458 840 064
Farm Road, Street, Somerset Open seven days Famous brands at factory prices.

Mulberry Factory Shop

Tel: 01749 340583
The Old School House, Kilver Street, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5NF Situated on the A37 at Shepton Mallet on the way to Bristol Mulberry clothes and leather goods at greatly discounted prices

Poole Pottery

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Tel: 01202 668681
www.poolepottery.co.uk
Open all year
Poole Quay, Poole. Situated on Poole's stunning and historic quay, the pottery overlooks beautiful Poole Harbour and Brownsea Island. Housewares, gifts & fashions with tea rooms. Coming soon is the 'Poole Pottery Experience' with a factory tour, demonstrations and hands on activities for children and adults alike.

Southill Shopping Centre

Tel: 01305 773 373
119 Radipole Lane, Southill, Weymouth Open seven days a week The ex-catalogue specialists, branded goods at a fraction of the normal price.

Wilton Shopping Village

Tel: 01722 741 211
3 miles west of Salisbury at the junction off the A36 and A30 The village has a unique riverside setting and has a beautifully restored 18th century courtyard. You can take a tour of the world famous Wilton Carpet Factory and Exhibition.

FAMILY OUTINGS
Alice in Wonderland

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Tel: 01202 483 444
www.aliceinwonderlandpark.co.uk
Open end of March until beginning of September, then just weekends until the end of October.
Opposite airport at Hurn, Christchurch (Just of the A338) Delightful park and maze based on the timeless Alice theme. Especially appealing to younger children with rides, play areas and panto-style shows with the Mad Hatter, Alice and friends.

Beaulieu

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Tel: 01590 612345
www.beaulieu.co.uk
Open daily from 10am.
Near Brockenhurst in the New Forest. Featuring The National Motor Museum, Palace House, The Abbey and Exhibitions, glorious gardens and rides and drives.

Bowling - Lakeside Superbowl

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Tel: 01305 781 444
St Nicholas Street, Weymouth 18 fully computerised bowling lanes. Licensed bar open until 12.00am. Fast food diner. Children's party room. Latest video machines and American pool.

Bowlplex, Yeovil

Tel: 01935 434555
www.bowlplex.com
Yeo Leisure Park, Old Station Way. Recently opened (April 2002).

Cheddar Caves and Gorge

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Tel: 01934 742343
www.cheddarcaves.co.uk
Open every day
B3135 Mendip Hills. Beautiful showcaves in Britain's biggest gorge.

Deep Sea Adventure and Sharky's Playzone

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Tel: 01305 760690
Open daily from 9.30am until 7pm
9 Custom House Quay, Weymouth. Two separate attractions under one roof. Deep Sea Adventure takes you on a unique journey, encountering underwater exploration and featuring "The Titanic Experience". Sharky's Playzone is an all weather kids adventure play zone.

Jungle, Jungle

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Tel: 01935 433833
Specially designed jungle playground.

Leisureranch

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Tel: 01305 761 420
Open seven days a week
Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth Formula K go-karts, mini cars/karts for children, double go-karts for an adult and child to go together, cresta run giant slide.

Mill on the Brue

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Tel: 01749 812307
Bruton, near Castle Cary. Outdoor pursuits centre. Booking essential.

Osmington Bay Adventure Centre

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Tel: 01305 832 355
Shortlake Lane, Osmington, Weymouth Funfilled adventure days for 7-16 year olds during the holidays. Quad biking, aeroball, trampolining, swimming and snorkelling. Advance booking required.

Pecorama Gardens Games and Trains

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Tel: 01297 21542
www.peco-uk.com
Beer, Seaton, Devon Home of the world's foremost manufacturer of model railway track and the location for the award-winning Beer Heights Light Railway. Also enjoy the gardens with glorious views across Lyme Bay to distant Portland Bill. Safety surfaced children's activity areas feature play equipment ranging from toddler's swings to a wooden maze, cable slide and giant climbing frame, whilst the adults can try their skill and stamina on the crazy golf course and fitness trail.The circus theme is especially strong in late July and throughout August. Try your hand at plate-spinning, juggling, stilt-walking and unicycling before each of the resident clown shows.

Sea-Life Park

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Tel: 01305 788 255
www.sealife.co.uk
Open daily
Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth. Features an incredible array of marine creatures, from sharks to sea horses.

Smuggler's Barn

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Tel: 01305 871817
www.abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk
February half-term - October, daily.
New barn road, Abbotsbury, signposted on entering the village. Themed soft play zone, pony rides, toy tractor racing, all weather fun, friendly animals to meet.

The Talbot Arms

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Tel: 01935 83381
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.

Wookey Hole Caves

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(01749) 672243
Open from January to November
Wells, Somerset. From M5 junction 22 follow brown and white signs A38 & A371. From Bath follow A39 to Wells. Britains most spectacular caves and legendary home of the infamous Witch of Wookey. Opportunity for visitors to make paper themselves and see Victorians at play featuring the popular Pier with the Old Penny Arcade, Magical Mirror Maze, Hall of Crazy Mirrors and Cave Museum.

Worldwide Butterflies & Worldlife

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Tel: 01935 474608
www.worldlife.co.uk
Open end May until the end of September. Open 7 days a week 10am until 5pm.
On the A30 between Sherborne and Yeovil. Living butterflies, giant moths and exotic insects bring a taste of the tropics. Worldlife encourages conservation of habitats and all this beauty. Lullingstone Silk Farm shows unique rearing and reeling of pure English silk as supplied to Royalty.

FISHING
Flowers Farm Trout Lakes

Tel: 01300 341351
Open daily but please call to confirm arrangements.
Hilfield near Cerne Abbas. 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.

Hermitage Lakes

Tel: 01963 210556
Open all year, dusk to dawn.
Common Farm, Hermitage. Three lakes totalling 2½ acres. Stocked with high quality rainbow & brown trout. A very pretty location.

Pallington Lakes

Tel: 01305 848141
www.pallington.freeuk.com/
Open daily from 8am until 5pm.
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

Tel: 01300 345 301
Open seven days a week from 7.00am to 8.00pm.
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.

Wessex Flyfishing

Tel: 01305 848460
Open March - January
Laurences Farm, Tolpuddle, Dorchester. Five lakes totalling 4.2 acres. Complete angling centre.

Weymouth Angling Centre

Tel: 01305 777 771
Open seven days a week
The Old Harbour House, 24 Trinity Road, Weymouth (opp Town Bridge) Deep-sea angling booking centre.

GOLF
Lyons Gate Golf Course

Tel: 01300 345 239
About 1½ miles southwest of White Horse Farm on the A352. Challenging golf in beautiful surroundings in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Wessex Golf Centre

Tel: 01305 784737
Radipole Lane, Weymouth Public 9 hole course (par 3) and driving range.

Wolfedale Golf Course

Tel: 01305 260 186
Charminster, Dorchester. 18-hole golf course open to the public. Full range of equipment, practice course, equipment hire.

HORSE RIDING
Bridleways Riding Stables (hire horses)

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Tel: 01935 814716
Open daily except Mondays
Oborne Road, Sherborne Hacking to suit children & adults of all abilities. Licensed & approved.

Brismore Equestrian Centre

Tel: 01935 410854
Coppitts Hill Farm, Vagg Hill, Yeovil

Lulworth Equestrian Centre

Tel: 01929 400396
Kennel Farm, Coombe Keynes, Wareham

Lulworth Estate, Wareham

Tel: 01929 400 396
Ride through some of the most scenic countryside in Dorset. BHTA qualified tuition available

Pound Cottage Riding Centre

Tel: 01258 880057
Luccombe Farm, Milton Abbas

Weymouth Riding Centre

Tel: 01305 771760
20b School Road, Chickerell, Weymouth

Windmill Stables

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Tel: 01305 823 719
Portland Coastal trail riding, 1 or 2 hours, free use of hats, fun for all the family

HOUSES & GARDENS
Abbotsbury Sub Tropical Gardens

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Tel: 01305 871 387
www.abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk
Open Easter to end October
Located between Weymouth and Bridport on theB3157 A Grade 1 Listed Garden. A mixture of formal and informal, with charming walled garden walks and spectacular woodland valley views. World famous for its Camellia Groves & Magnolias. Dogs permitted on leads.

Athelhampton House & Gardens

Tel: 01305 848 363
www.athelhampton.co.uk
Open March until October daily except Saturdays
5 miles east of Dorchester on A35(T) at Puddletown, Northbrook Junction Explore the house dating from 1485, with Tudor Great Hall. Trace history from Henry VII to Victoria. 15 rooms of period furniture and fine art. Wander through award winning gardens; topiary pyramids, fountains, pavilions, rare plants, and the River Puddle.

Bennetts Water Gardens

Tel: 01305 785 150
www.waterlily.co.uk
Chickerell, 2m north of Weymouth off B3157 National collection of water lilies (more than 100 varieties) within six acres of natural lakes on site of old clay pits. Miltitude of wild plants and wildlife such as dragonflies, herons and kingishers, family nature trail, Monet-style Japanese bridge, wheelchair access, tearoom, gifts.

Bicton Park Gardens

Tel: 01395 568 465
Lyme Regis Over 60 acres of historic gardens and buildings. Beautiful fountains, water features, seeping lawns, formal gardens and romantic English borders.

Bishops Palace

Tel: 01749 678691
Open from beginning April to the end of October, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Bank Holidays and most days in August. 10.30am - 5.00pm.
Situated behind Wells Cathedral. "Wells best kept secret".The home of the Bishop of Bath & Wells. Moated Palace fortified in the 14th century, cloisters, vaulted entrance hall. Collection of wildfowl on moat and its banks. This includes the famous mute swans which have recently been retrained to ring the bell below the Gatehouse window when they want to be fed.

Broadlands

Tel 01794 505010
Open from June until beginning of September
Near Romsey The magnificent historic home of Lord Mountbatten.

Buckler's Hard

Tel: 01590 616203
www.bucklershard.co.uk
In the heart of the New Forest, just three miles from Beaulieu. Follow tourist signs to Beaulieu then on to Buckler's Hard. Bucklers Hard is one of the most attractive and unusual villages in Engl