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Sherborne Castle (Sherborne)
Set in magnificent parkland and gardens around a 50 acre lake, the castle was built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594. To the north there are the ruins of the Sherborne first castle, built by the Normans in the 12th century. Free car parking.
Tel: 01935 812452
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Minterne Gardens (near Sherborne)
Wander peacefully through 20 acres, where magnolias and rhododendrons tower over small streams in spring and the autumn colouring is quite sensational. Water plants and Water Lilies provide a new vista at each turn with ducks enhancing the small lakes and cascades. The home of the Churchill and Digby families for 350 years.
Tel: 01300 341370
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Larmer Tree Gardens (Tollard Royal)
Wonderful gardens, established by General Pitt Rivers, the Victorian explorer and archaeologist, with much of horticultural and historical interest. There are Peacocks and other ornamental birds, delightful water gardens with Roman Temple, fascinating Indian style buildings and open air theatre showing films, brass bands and other musical events during the summer.
Tel: 01725 516228
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Vale Farm, Blandford [Self Catering]
Luccombe Farm, Blandford Forum [Self Catering]
Lower Fifehead Farm, Sturminster Newton [Bed & Breakfast]
Top Stall, Gillingham [Self Catering]
Yellowham Farm, Dorchester [Bed & Breakfast]
Kingsmead, Near Dorchester [Bed & Breakfast]
Rew Cottage, Dorchester [Bed & Breakfast]
Milton Abbey (Milton Abbas)
Magnificent 15th Century Benedictine Abbey Church, situated in a dramatic parkland setting, landscaped by ‘Capability Brown’, adjoined today to Milton Abbey School. It is half a mile from the idyllic estate village of Milton Abbas. There are guided tours of both the Abbey House and Abbey Church.
Tel: 01258 880489
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Luccombe Farm, Blandford Forum [Self Catering]
Lower Fifehead Farm, Sturminster Newton [Bed & Breakfast]
Yellowham Farm, Dorchester [Bed & Breakfast]
Kingsmead, Near Dorchester [Bed & Breakfast]
Rew Cottage, Dorchester [Bed & Breakfast]
Vale Farm, Blandford [Self Catering]
Yalbury Park, Dorchester [Bed & Breakfast]
The Shrine of St Wite (Whitchurch Canonicorum)
Dating from the early 13th Century, this unique shrine in the church is said to have healing powers and is a place of pilgrimage for many. Wonderful to say that after 1000 years St Wite is still exercising her ancient role as helper of the sick. The only other intact pre-reformation shrine is in Westminster Abbey.
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Longleat (Warminster)
Ancestral home of Lord Bath. Fantastic Day out for the whole family and one of the finest stately homes in the country. Famous Safari Park, Maze, Steam train, Postman Pat Village, Adventure Castle, Pets Corner, Dr Who, Boat trips to feed the sealions (great fun), steam railway, adventure playground etc. Take a picnic by the river.
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Stourhead House and Gardens (near Shaftesbury)
Beautiful National Trust Gardens with large lake and magnificent grounds designed by Capability Brown. There is a level walk right round the lake with pagodas, neptunes grotto, ducks and geese to eed and amazing rhododendrons and azaleas. Pretty village with pub, National Trust shop and Restaurant and Stourhead House open to the public. Fun for all ages.
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