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Visit one of the finest manor
houses in England dating from the 15th Century. Explore the glorious Grade
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paid. Valid from mid march to October 31st 2008. Not applicable with any
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Want to feel 40 feet high?
Take to the trees and experience an exhilarating adventure on a course
of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and zip slides all high above the forest
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A fine miniature reconstruction
of the Castle in 1646 before being destroyed by Cromwell. Set in a beautiful
English garden. There are working stocks and pillories, an Enchanted Fairy
Walk and Giant Games. Fun for all the family. Licenced Tearoom and a Gift
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Award-winning ‘Museum
of Dorset’ including Jurassic Coast Geology Gallery, atmospheric
Victorian Hall with Roman Mosaic floors and Thomas Hardy’s Study.
Dorchester Gallery tells the 6,000 year history of Dorchester. With Dorset
Writers, Archaeology (including Maiden Castle presentation), Social and Please print off vouchers at
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The Countryside’s
own National Award Winning Theme Park!! Perfect for the under 8’s |
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The World Renowned Tutankhamun Exhibition. The world’s greatest
discovery of ancient treasure - Tutankhamun’s tomb, treasures and
mummy are superbly recreated in this internationally renowned Please print off vouchers at bottom of listings. |
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The award-winning Dinosaur
Museum is a treat, especially for children. The museum combines life-sized
dinosaur reconstructions with fossils, skeletons and Please print off vouchers at
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See the museum's all new displays in a unique and delightful setting. Enter the enchanting world of the teddy bear in this wonderful family museum. From the earliest teddies to today's TV
favourites, they're all waiting to meet you at this unmissable family
museum. Don't miss Edward Bear & his human-size family of teddy bears
in Teddy Bear House. |
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China's 8th Wonder of the Ancient World The only museum outside China dedicated to the amazing Terracotta Warriors the eighth wonder of the ancient world. Unique life size museum replicas from China, costumes, armour, multi media displays and more. OPEN: daily, please phone for winter hours. |
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South West Tourism
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Compton Acres is one of the
finest privately owned gardens in the UK with a unique series of stunning
gardens, including Japanese, Italian and Rock and Water Gardens. There
is also a tearoom, restaurant, cafe, girt shop, craft shop and model railway.
Open 363 days of the year. Please print off vouchers at
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Walk
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A ‘must’
visit whatever the weather. One of King Henry VIII’s finest fortifications.
450 years of history, from Tudor stronghold to World War II signals base Discount
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Two for one
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Whatever the Weather… This award winning park
offers a full days fun whatever the weather - combining the outside Wonderland
with the indoor Aztec adventure, Wild Thing! Now with over
27 family rides and attractions, including Snappy Croc, Ghostly Galleon,
Wild Bill's Runaway Train, Montyzoomers Gold Trail and all inclusive |
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NEW WOMEN AT WAR DISPLAYS + Hands-on interactive science
& technology. Drive a simulator - Guide a laser beam Direction-find
the enemy position - Break Codes. Wartime Special Forces - “Spec.
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Sherborne Castle with its beautiful lakeside gardens and grounds. Come and visit the famous
castle built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594, stately home to the Digby
family since 1617; rich interiors and splendid collections of art, furniture
and porcelain. Explore 30-acres of beautiful Lakeside Gardens and grounds
landscaped around Capability Brown's 50-acre lake. Great for picnics;
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See magnificent award winning gardens, 19th century buildings with nuns chapel and cloister garden. Working crafts people and a 12,000 sq.ft. museum depicting life in bygone days. Licensed coffee shop, Gift shop, and plant sales. Free parking, plus lots more! OPEN: daily from 10am to 5pm Easter to end of September. Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm October to Easter. Closed Christmas Holidays to the end of January. |
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Travel on Dorset’s award winning steam railway and make the most of the Jurassic Coast. Make the most of the Jurassic
Coast by taking a trip on the Swanage Railway - the most convenient way
to visit Corfe Castle and the seaside. Avoid the hassle of parking by
travelling from Norden Park & Ride off the A351. |
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Make Tracks
to the Tank Museum – The world’s best collection of tanks!
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Go to sea on an open top bus! Explorer – Get
out and about for less. With a Wilts and Dorset Explorer ticket you can travel on most Wilts and Dorset, Damory coaches, Tourist Coaches and Solent Blue Line bus services as well as many services operated by the First and Stagecoach bus companies in the South of England. They are valid for one day with no time restrictions enabling you to make an early start and to break your journey where, when and as often as you like. You can buy your Explorer Ticket on the day of travel from any Wilts and Dorset bus driver.
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A unique mix of indoor and
outdoor attractions, see many beautiful and fascinating creatures of the
Sea. Prepare to come face to face with sharks, otters, seals, Discount
Voucher Accepted -
£5 off a fully priced adult ticket. Valid until 31/12/08. Not applicable
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Renowned for its
replica ‘Monet’ japanese bridge and a national and international
collection of water lilies. 8 acres of beautiful water gardens in natural
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The
best attractions in Dorset are listed below. From history and heritage
to family attractions, houses and castles to gardens, steam to pottery,
crafts to animals and shopping to tranquil tea houses. Value for money
brought to you in true Best of Dorset style! To receive the discounts
please pick up a 'Best of Dorset' leaflet available from any Dorset Tourist
Information Centre.
Off
the main A35 on the B3157 between Weymouth & Bridport.
5
miles east of Dorchester off A35(T) at Puddletown Northbrook Junction.
Signposted
off the A351 south of Wareham.
Go
Ape! Moors Valley, Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath,
Bournmouth
International Airport, Main Terminal Entrance ( follow road around) BH23
6SE.
01929 481234
High
West Street, Dorchester DT1 1XA.
4
miles from Poole in Organford near Poole. Clearly signposted from the
A35 and A351.
High
West Street, Dorchester.
Icen
Way, Dorchester.
Eastgate,
Corner of High Street and Salisbury St. Dorchester.
Eastgate,
Corner of High Street and Salisbury St. Dorchester.
4
miles south east of Chard, 7 miles west of Crewkerne.
164
Canford Cliffs, Poole, Dorset. BH13 7ES.
Bridport
Road, Dorchester at 'Top o' the Town'.
Kingston
Maurward is signposted from the roundabout at the Eastern end of the Dorchester
bypass.
5
miles west of Wareham. Follow brown signs from A352
Portland,
Dorset DT5 1AZ.
Opposite
Bournemouth Airport.
Sherborne,
Dorset DT9 5NR.
276
Wimborne Road West, Stapehill, Nr Wimborne, Dorset. BH21 2EB.
Swanage
Railway Co. Ltd, Station House, Swanage, Dorset BH19 1HB.
Bovington,
Wool, Dorset.
Lodmoor
Country Park, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7SX.
Bennett’s Water Gardens
Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe, Dorset. BH23 4LE
Pirate Adventure Mini Golf - Weymouth DT4 1AZ