This magnificent figure cut into the turf of a chalk hillside is best viewed from the north of the village. He is known as "The.....
One of the finest attractions in Dorset, Mapperton House & Gardens was 2020 winner of the Historic Houses ‘Garden of the.....
This wonderful Green Flag winning park is made up of 4 individual greenspaces which are linked by the cycleway which follows the.....
Without doubt this magnificent Abbey built centuries ago of creamy Ham stone ranks amongst the finest Abbey churches anywhere in.....
Erected in memory of Vice Admiral Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy of HMS Victory, and offering glorious views across Dorest.....
This exciting keep is the home of the Military Museum of Devon and Dorset. Here visitors with a keen interest in all things.....
The Roman Town House was a discovery of the 1930's. From excavations beneath the ground came a rich feast of Roman history that.....
Many fascinating tales remain from the time when Sherborne Castle was lived in by Sir Walter Raleigh, a favourite of Elizabeth I......
The finest Iron Age hillfort in Europe, Maiden Castle is the size of 50 football pitches and was first built in 600BC over the.....
Home of poet and novelist Thomas Hardy until the age of 34. Under the Greenwood Tree and Far from the Madding Crowd were.....
Kingston Maurward Gardens include wonderful floral displays, topiary, a wonderful walled garden, stone terraces, a lake and.....
Lewesdon Hill is the highest point in Dorset with views between the trees over Devon, Somerset and out to sea. The hill is 915ft.....
This ancient barn in Abbotsbury, Dorset, is the largest thatched building in the world. It dates from the 1390's and is home to.....
Abbotsbury Abbey was founded in the 11th century by a Dane called Orca who was a follower of Cnut. The Abbey dominated the town.....
An interesting medieval Chapel dating from the 14th century, perched on top of a hill in Abbotsbury, affording stunning views of.....