Welcome to Dorset, a county of outstanding natural beauty where a warm welcome awaits.

West Dorset stretches from the famous Lyme Regis across to Chesil Beach in the East. The cliffs around Charmouth are world famous for fossils dating back more than 190 million years - our very own Jurassic Park!

From historic market towns such as the County town of Dorchester to seaside fun, dramatic cliffs and sweeping beaches, Dorset offers something for everyone. Walkers can enjoy the magnificent Heritage Coast or the enjoy many routes inland.

Renowned for its seven miles of golden beaches and beautiful parks and gardens, Bournemouth blends the contemporary with the traditional to ensure you are truly spoilt for choice - welcome to our gem on the South Coast.

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Among the many attractions in Dorset are: -

Abbotsbury Swannery
Visit Dorset's best family attraction in 1999 by the Good Guide to Britain. View the 600 flying swans, help feed daily at 12 noon and 4pm. Also includes an Audio Visual Show, Coffee Shop and a Gift Shop.

Alice in Wonderland Theme Park
Join Alice and all her wacky wonderland friends and enjoy new rides including The Whizzy Wheel and Jumping Beans Trampolines plus the Giant Yoya Ride, Flying Elephants, Space Orbitor, Giant Astroslide, Cup & Saucer Ride and of course the South Coast's largest Hedge Maze!

Brewers Quay
Imaginatively re-developed Victorian Brewery at the heart of Weymouths picturesque Old Harbour now housing the award winning Time Walk and Brewery Days attraction and unique Indoor Shopping Village.

Compton Acres
Set in ten acres overlooking Poole Harbour and the Purbeck Hills, Compton Acres takes you on a relaxing journey around the world. From Italy to Japan. Eleven distinctive gardens each in turn reveal their individual charm, character and beauty.

Corfe Castle Model Village & Gardens
The castle was destroyed by Cromwell's men in 1646, together with the church and surrounding village, has been reconstructed in Purbeck stone to 1/20th scale. it is set in a stunning old English garden, with many rare and unusual plants. Working stocks and pillory are a feature.

Dinosaur Museum
Explore the thrilling world of dinosaurs in one of Britain's top ten 'hands-on' museums. Fossils, skeletons, and life-sized reconstructions combine wth hands on, video and computer displays. It's fun for everyone at this award winning museum.

Dorset County Museum
See history come alive at Dorset County Museum. Our display rooms tell the story of local wildlife, rocks and fossils, archaeology and Dorset writers, including Thomas Hardy. See the story of Maiden Castle and walk on Roman mosaics in the atmospheric Victorian Hall. Enjoy "The Story of Dorchester from 6000 years ago to today in the new Dorchester Gallery.

Forde Abbey & Gardens
30 acres of award winning gardens. One of Britain's oldest inhabited buildings founded 1140 as Cistercian Monastery, converted in 17th Century into magnificent stately house. Outstanding tapestries.

The Keep Military Museum
The Museum tells the remarkable story of those who served in the Regiments of Devon and Dorset for over 300 years. Their courage, humour, traditions and sacrifice are brought together in an exciting and colourful exhibition for visitors of all ages. Touch screen computers and creative displays enhance their stories.

Lulworth Castle Park
An early 17th Century hunting lodeg gutted by fire in 1929, the exterior is restored and displays inside recreate its history. The adjoining 18th Century Chapel is the first free standing Roman Catholic Church built in England since the Reformation and contains an exhibition of 18th and 19th Centruy vestments, church and recusant silver.

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre
Monkey World rescues primates from all over the world. Living at the park is the largest group of chimpanzees outside Africa, orangotangs, monkeys and gibbons and many more primates in spacious enclosures amongst a natural woodland setting.

Kingston Lacy House, Gardens & Park
Beautiful 17th Century House containing an outstanding collection of paintings. Fascinating interiors. Exhibition of Egyptian artefacts from 3000 BC, 250 acres of wooded parkland.

Brownsea Island
A beautiful 500 acre island of heath, woodland, miles of woodland walks and open glades, maginicent views of the Dorset Coast. Few places can boast such a wide variety of habitats for wildlife.

Corfe Castle
One of the most impressive ruins in England. Lots of fun for children. Family events, school holiday activities and special guided tours. Interactive visitors centre.

Bournemouth Aquarium
An innovative Marine Research Lab with tropical fish, seahorses, coral nursery, and funky designer hermit crabs. Looking out onto a spectacular turtle beach patrolled by our reef sharks. Talks and feeding demonstrations and offered daily and state of the art plasma screens keep you updated on the Piranhas feeding frenzies and the turtles cheeky antics.

Swanage Railway
Travel on Dorset's Award Winning Steam Railway and enjoy unique views of historic Corfe Castle.

Tutankhamun - The Exhibition
Experience the excitement of the world's greatest discovery of ancient treasure. Tutankhamun's tomb, treasures, and mummified body are superbly recreated in this spectacular exhibition - spanning time itself.

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