Athelhampton Attractions

Abbotsbury Abbey in the town of Abbotsbury, in the county of Dorset
Abbotsbury Abbey was founded in the 11th century by a Dane called Orca who was a follower of Cnut. The Abbey dominated the town...
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Abbotsbury Gardens in the town of Abbotsbury, in the county of Dorset
Near the beautiful Chesil Beach in Dorset. Created around 1815 by Lord Ilchester and home to many rare and beautiful species of...
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Abbotsbury Swannery in the town of Abbotsbury, in the county of Dorset
Set in one of the most beautiful unspoilt regions of England, Abbotsbury Swannery is home to sometimes up to 1000 beautiful...
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Arne RSPB Reserve in the town of Arne, in the county of Dorset
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Athelhampton House in the town of Athelhampton, in the county of Dorset
Athelhampton House is a fine example of a 15th Century house nestling in deepest Dorset. The gardens are now once more a pleasant...
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Badbury Rings in the town of Shapwick, in the county of Dorset
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Brownsea Island in the town of Poole, in the county of Dorset
Brownsea Island is the largest island in Poole Harbour, it is around 1 mile long by 3/4 mile broad; it is beautifully wooded with...
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Chesil Beach in the county of Dorset
One of the most remarkable features of England's fantastic coastal scenery is the magnificent stretch known as Chesil Beach,...
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Clouds Hill in the town of Wareham, in the county of Dorset
The rural retreat of T. E. Lawrence, in Dorset.
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Compton Acres Gardens in the town of Poole, in the county of Dorset
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Corfe Castle in the town of Corfe Castle, in the county of Dorset
Standing in lofty splendour above the chimney pots of the village with the roaring ocean lapping the cliffs to the other side of...
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Durdle Door in the town of Wareham, in the county of Dorset
On a coast of fabulous high white cliffs there are few views to rival the spectacular Durdle Door. This natural phenomena,...
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Durlston Country Park in the town of Swanage, in the county of Dorset
This 100 hectare (270 acre) country park offers fantastic views and scenery, coupled with some of the best bird and animal...
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Hardy Monument in the town of Portesham, in the county of Dorset
Erected in memory of Vice Admiral Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy of HMS Victory, and offering glorious views across Dorest...
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Hardy's Cottage in the town of Higher Bockhampton, in the county of Dorset
Home of poet and novelist Thomas Hardy until the age of 34. Under the Greenwood Tree and Far from the Madding Crowd were...
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Isle of Purbeck in the county of Dorset
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Kingston Lacy in the town of Wimborne Minster, in the county of Dorset
Set in 250 acres of spectacular parkland landscaped in the latter half of the 18th century and now roamed by a herd of Red Devon...
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Lulworth Castle in the town of West Lulworth, in the county of Dorset
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Lulworth Cove in the town of West Lulworth, in the county of Dorset
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Maiden Castle in the town of Dorchester, in the county of Dorset
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