The
National Trust in Dorset & Somerset
Some of England's most impressive stately homes,
gardens and castles are found in Dorset, and are
owned and maintained by the National
Trust. Use this link for the South
West area to get the full list, or have a look
at the attractions below, some of which are trust
properties. Additionally have a look at the English
Heritage site for more land mark buildings
and Dorset
properties .
Beaulieu & The National Motor Museum
Discover the Palace House and Gardens, the fascinating
Abbey, and for the motoring enthusiast - the National
Motor Museum. Here you will find one of the
finest collections of vehicles and memorabilia
in the world from early vintage models to Damon
Hill's winning Formula 1 car. Close
by is picturesque Buckler's
Hard, an 18th Century ship building village
where wooden ships for Nelson's fleet were built.
Three miles from Beaulieu, discover Exbury
Gardens - the world famous displays of rhododendrons,
azaleas and camellias and enjoy travelling on
the new Steam Railway.
Web Link: Beaulieu
Highcliffe,
Corfe & Carisbrooke Castles
Highcliffe
Castle is A Grade 1 listed building with cliff-top
grounds and spectacular sea views. With a permanent
exhibition of its history and owners - it's a
perfect romantic getaway.
Corfe
Castle is one of Britain's most majestic ruins,
the castle controlled the gateway through the
Purbeck Hills and had been an important stronghold
since the time of William the Conqueror.
Take a trip to Carisbrooke
Castle and explore the castle where Charles
I was imprisoned and meet the famous Carisbrooke
Castle Donkeys.
Bovington
Tank Museum
Visit the ghost of 'Hermann the German' who wanders
the exhibits at the Bovington
Tank Museum in search of his lost comrades.
The Tank Museum has over 300 vehicles from 26
countries and the library holds one of the largest
collections of publications on armoured warfare
in the world.
Tolpuddle
Martyrs Museum & Trail
You can relive the lives and times of the Tolpuddle
Martyrs by following their trail in Tolpuddle
village. The museum tells of the people, background
and events experienced by the martyrs, whilst
in the village you will find Thomas Sandfield's
cottage, James Hammett's grace and 'Martyrs' Tree'
which sheltered Friendly Society meetings.
Athelhampton
House & Gardens
Athelhampton
House and Gardens is an outstanding 15th Century
manor house containing fine furniture, set in
extensive architectural gardens and famous for
its stunning topiary pyramids and association
with the writer Thomas Hardy.
Hillier
Gardens
Set in 180 acres, the Sir
Harold Hillier Gardens and arboretum contains
the greatest collection of hardy trees and shrubs
in the world - a garden for all seasons it provides
a year round kaleidoscope of colour, scents and
textures.
Osbourne
House
At
Queen
Victoria's seaside residence, you can enjoy
the glorious gardens, including the Victorian
walled fruit and flower garden and the miniature
Swiss cottage where the Royal Children played.
Mottisfont
Abbey Garden, House & Estate
This 12th
Century Augustininan priory was converted
into a private house after the Dissolution, and
still retains the spring or 'font' from which
its name is derived. It is set amidst glorious
countryside along the River Test.
Poole
& Christchurch
Finally,
if you fancy an excursion to other famous Dorset
resorts, you won't be disappointed with these
two old chestnuts! The towns offer so much to
see and do it is simpler to just provide you with
the Tourist Information links for Poole
& Christchurch
for you to click around in.
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