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Swanage Railway

The Swanage Railway offers a more intensive heritage steam and diesel timetable train service than virtually any other preserved railway

Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum

The Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum tells the harrowing tale of the Martyrs' arrest, trial and punishment, leading to the foundation of modern day trade unionism.

Royal Signals Museum

See the progression of military communications from using flags to high speed internet and digital communications.

Swanage

Swanage marks the Eastern end of the world famous Jurassic Coast.

Lymington

A beautiful, Georgian market town on the southern edge of the New Forest.

Lulworth Cove

The Lulworth coastline has many fine beaches, accessible from either the land, or the sea.

Burley Villa School of Riding

Experience the historic and beautiful New Forest on horseback.

Hurst Castle

Henry VIII castle, prison of Charles I, Victorian wings housing 38 ton guns, WW2 theatre, great views of the Isle of Wight.

Kingston Lacy

Elegant country mansion set in attractive formal gardens and extensive parkland.

Dorset Heavy Horse Centre

Daily attractions include free wagon rides, educational shows, tractor and trailer rides, miniature pony and cart rides.

Arne Nature Reserve

An unusual and special landscape where you can enjoy a vast expanse of open heathland and old oak woodland.

Paintball Warriors Dorset

Through woods, meadows, fields, enter the mangroves if you dare !  A true mix of fun and exhilarating terrain to conquer.

Brownsea Island

Brownsea Island is dramatically located in Poole Harbour, with spectacular views across to the Purbeck Hills.

Poole Harbour

Poole has Europe's largest natural harbour, a stunning location for all types of water-sports fringed with unspoilt woodland and coastal walks.

Salisbury

Beautiful and ancient city, famed for it's Cathedral.

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