King Alfred the Great founded Shaftesbury Abbey as a Benedictine nunnery in 880AD. It stood for many hundreds of years as one of the...

Located at the top of Gold Hill, Shaftesbury Town Museum is an interesting attraction for those looking to discover more about the town, its history...

The Gillingham Local History Society was founded in 1953 in order to oversee the extensive collection that the Freame family had bequeathed to the parish....

Located close to the village of Sturminster Newton in the charming Dorset countryside, this medieval manor house is maintained by English Heritage. The structure...

The unusual hexagonal ruins of Old Wardour Castle stand serenely in its lakeside setting protected by acres of wood. But this beguiling scene of rural...

Founded in 1970, the Mere Museum is housed in a beautiful historic house that dates from 1839. Starting as a small and modest collection,...

Each year visitors to the museum can view a selection taken from over 350 years of historical costume and accessories which are housed in a...

This museum celebrates the rich and interesting history of this area of the world. Located at the very heart of the town, it features...

Visit the Royal Signals Museum in Dorset, interactive communications, science and technology, plus a unique series of exhibitions featuring Enigma, SOE, Long Range Desert Group...

Stourhead is owned and operated by the National Trust and represents one of the most prestigious mansion houses and parkland estates in the region....

The Dewey Museum offers a fascinating insight into local history and contains a wealth of information on a range of topics. The collection contains...

In the heart of Sherborne, tucked inside the Abbey Gate, is this Victorian mock-Tudor building. It was turned into a museum for the town in...

One of the real delights of this area of the countryside, Cadbury Castle has a long and illustrious history that is closely connected with the...

Along with the town’s two castles, Sherborne Abbey is one of the main attractions to the historic market town of Sherborne. It is a magnificent...

These gardens are set around the historic manor, home to the 7th Marquess of Salisbury and once owned by Robert Cecil, Elizabeth I’s chief minister....