Guidebook for Isle of Purbeck
Sightseeing
From Wareham Quay to Monkey World and lots more
Great gardens and wonderful to see all the signets (Baby swans) from the end of March
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Abbotsbury Swannery
New Barn RoadGreat gardens and wonderful to see all the signets (Baby swans) from the end of March
Wareham Quay, The New Inn, a Saturday market here. Great place to go rowing from or feed the ducks! Or you can just sit and watch the world go by.
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The Quay
21 The QuayWareham Quay, The New Inn, a Saturday market here. Great place to go rowing from or feed the ducks! Or you can just sit and watch the world go by.
Uninhabited village, visit church and school still intact. Villagers were asked to leave during the last war so that the army could practice firing their munitions. you can walk to warbarrow bay.
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Tyneham
Uninhabited village, visit church and school still intact. Villagers were asked to leave during the last war so that the army could practice firing their munitions. you can walk to warbarrow bay.
Kimmeridge
Beach
Dorchester
Great Roman town
Thomas Hardy Society
all there is know about Thomas Hardy
1000 year old Royal Castle http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/corfe-castle
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Corfe Castle
1000 year old Royal Castle http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/corfe-castle
Incredible museum of every army tank imaginable.
http://www.tankmuseum.org/home
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Tankmuseet
Linsay RoadIncredible museum of every army tank imaginable.
http://www.tankmuseum.org/home
Swanage Railway station
Station Roadhttp://www.swanagerailway.co.uk/
Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum
Dorchester RoadThe start of the trade union was here
http://jurassiccoast.org/walkthroughtime/highlight-fossil-forest/
The jurassic coast is full of fossils especially here on the coast path
Fossil Forest, Dorset
http://jurassiccoast.org/walkthroughtime/highlight-fossil-forest/
The jurassic coast is full of fossils especially here on the coast path
Worth a trip to view the dolphins and get a handle on the age of things, you will see what I mean when you get there
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Durlston Country Park og National Nature Reserve
Lighthouse RoadWorth a trip to view the dolphins and get a handle on the age of things, you will see what I mean when you get there
Swanage Railway - Swanage Station
Swanage is built around the river Swanbrook which goes out to sea from the Mowlem.
It is said that visitors to Swanage may be forgiven for thinking that they are still in London or that swanage is a Little London. This is because,Mr Mowlem and Mr Burt were influential figures in the area transporting Purbeck stone to London and to avoid returning with empty ships they filled their hulls with ballast. These were unwanted artifacts from London. Look around Swanage, our town hall is that from the masonic hall in London, many bollards around come straight from the streets of London.
My husband Tony is very knowledgeable on all of this, ask him for further stories.
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Swanage Beachfront
Shore RoadSwanage is built around the river Swanbrook which goes out to sea from the Mowlem.
It is said that visitors to Swanage may be forgiven for thinking that they are still in London or that swanage is a Little London. This is because,Mr Mowlem and Mr Burt were influential figures in the area transporting Purbeck stone to London and to avoid returning with empty ships they filled their hulls with ballast. These were unwanted artifacts from London. Look around Swanage, our town hall is that from the masonic hall in London, many bollards around come straight from the streets of London.
My husband Tony is very knowledgeable on all of this, ask him for further stories.
The end of the Swanage line, for now. Easy parking for a return trip into Swanage and back, via Corfe Castle
Swanage Railway - (Norden,Station)
The end of the Swanage line, for now. Easy parking for a return trip into Swanage and back, via Corfe Castle
How did they build it all those years ago? Truly jaw dropping and how does it still in it's precarious state. Loads of history to learn here And stunning views from high up across to the 2nd largest natural harbour in the world after Sidney! Not a lot of people know that!! Tea n scones in the Nat trust tea room afterwards. Ah do we do the jam first or the cream first in Dorset? I will leave you to find out:-)
Corfe Castle
How did they build it all those years ago? Truly jaw dropping and how does it still in it's precarious state. Loads of history to learn here And stunning views from high up across to the 2nd largest natural harbour in the world after Sidney! Not a lot of people know that!! Tea n scones in the Nat trust tea room afterwards. Ah do we do the jam first or the cream first in Dorset? I will leave you to find out:-)
Everything Else
Boots
4 North StJust in case you need to know
Day Lewis
11-13 South StThe other chemists
Wonderful Quiche at lunch time amongst many things and you can buy great bread here too
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The Salt Pig
6 North StWonderful Quiche at lunch time amongst many things and you can buy great bread here too
Wareham Post Office
12 North StAnything posty wise
Chesil Beach
Where the dam busters practised their rolling bomb
West Bay
Lots of great fish restaurants here
Eclectic town with lots of great foody places and market on Saturday
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Bridport
Eclectic town with lots of great foody places and market on Saturday
amazing national trust house belonged to the Banks family who owned Corfe Castle
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kingston-lacy
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Kingston Lacy Estate
Blandford Roadamazing national trust house belonged to the Banks family who owned Corfe Castle
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kingston-lacy
Wonderful history of Dorset
http://www.dorsetcountymuseum.org/
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Dorset County Museum
High West StreetWonderful history of Dorset
http://www.dorsetcountymuseum.org/
Monkey rescue organisation as seen on tv.
http://www.monkeyworld.org/
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Monkey World - Ape Redningssenter
LongthornsMonkey rescue organisation as seen on tv.
http://www.monkeyworld.org/
Old fashioned sea side town once the town that held the' biggest new year's party
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Swanage
Old fashioned sea side town once the town that held the' biggest new year's party
Famous Hedgehog Bakery
James and Rosie bake the best bread ever!!
The Pig on the Beach
Manor RoadA good eatery
SW Coast Path
South West Coast PathPart of the coastal walk
Beautiful. Take a swim or a rib ride or just simply sit and watch the waves
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Lulworth Cove
Beautiful. Take a swim or a rib ride or just simply sit and watch the waves
Natural phenomenon
very striking rock just off the beach in the sea
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Durdle Door
Natural phenomenon
very striking rock just off the beach in the sea
Gardens have different gardens with in the main garden Italian , japanese etc
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Compton Acres
164 Canford Cliffs RdGardens have different gardens with in the main garden Italian , japanese etc
Wimborne Model Town
King StreetHistoric city and cathedral
Lulworth Castle Wareham
Nice walk in the grounds
Clouds Hill
King George V RoadThe house that TE Lawrence lived in
Where TE Lawrence is buried. There is a lovely tea room in the old school room and a garden place, and a wonderful church with engraved glass windows. There is a big ford which is deep enough to swim
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Moreton
Where TE Lawrence is buried. There is a lovely tea room in the old school room and a garden place, and a wonderful church with engraved glass windows. There is a big ford which is deep enough to swim
Shopping
Mark is our newsagent I get my farmers weekly here! He also sells lottery tickets and fresh local milk
Farwells
8 North StMark is our newsagent I get my farmers weekly here! He also sells lottery tickets and fresh local milk
Derek, Darren and his team always ready with some lovely meats. The pork and lamb is all local. Scottish beef
B Curtis Ltd
19 West StDerek, Darren and his team always ready with some lovely meats. The pork and lamb is all local. Scottish beef
Swanage Beachfront
Shore RoadBeautiful Sandy beaches close to the town and ice cream!!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Red Lion Hotel
A352A great historic building with a lovely ambiance
Hall and Woodhouse Pub great position especially on the veranda or upstairs in the sunny weather
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Old Granary, Wareham
The QuayHall and Woodhouse Pub great position especially on the veranda or upstairs in the sunny weather
It's another mad tradition, nettle eating competition usually in June. If last year's calendar is to go by it should be on the 18th of June this year.Have a look at the Bottle Inn website.
Bottle Inn
It's another mad tradition, nettle eating competition usually in June. If last year's calendar is to go by it should be on the 18th of June this year.Have a look at the Bottle Inn website.
Entertainment & Activities
Studland Naturist Beach
sandy beach there is a cafe on the beach
Sandra and Phil do a great job entertaining the kids http://farmerpalmers.co.uk/
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Farmer Palmer's Farm Park
Wareham RoadSandra and Phil do a great job entertaining the kids http://farmerpalmers.co.uk/
Dorchester is a great roman town with much to see.
Tutankamun exhibition, Dorchester Keep Museum, Thomas Hardy's old home, Kingston Maurward Gardens and Animal Park, Site of the JudgeJefferies bloody Assizes. Wednesday mornings there is an excellent market and over the road from there, in the old brewery a number of great eateries Luccios and La Brasserie Nandos and Wagamamas. There are two cinemas one in the Brewery Square and the plaza in Trinity Rd..
Thomas Hardy Statue
Dorchester is a great roman town with much to see.
Tutankamun exhibition, Dorchester Keep Museum, Thomas Hardy's old home, Kingston Maurward Gardens and Animal Park, Site of the JudgeJefferies bloody Assizes. Wednesday mornings there is an excellent market and over the road from there, in the old brewery a number of great eateries Luccios and La Brasserie Nandos and Wagamamas. There are two cinemas one in the Brewery Square and the plaza in Trinity Rd..
Arts & Culture
"Dorset Knob" throwing competition on May the 1st 2016
Very entertaining Dorset tradition with our special little Dorset Bread rolls known as KNOBS yes KNOBS!!
Cattistock
"Dorset Knob" throwing competition on May the 1st 2016
Very entertaining Dorset tradition with our special little Dorset Bread rolls known as KNOBS yes KNOBS!!
The recent Bbc film with David Attenborough has highlighted the excavation of the sea monster that brought together Steve Etches and other locals to achieve this before it fell into the sea.
Already Steve Etches had been collecting fossils since a boy, is the pinnacle of his fossil hunting? Judge for yourself!
Clavells restaurant is over the road and comes highly recommended. Book to be sure of a table in the evening.
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The Etches Collection, Museum of Jurassic Marine Life
The recent Bbc film with David Attenborough has highlighted the excavation of the sea monster that brought together Steve Etches and other locals to achieve this before it fell into the sea.
Already Steve Etches had been collecting fossils since a boy, is the pinnacle of his fossil hunting? Judge for yourself!
Clavells restaurant is over the road and comes highly recommended. Book to be sure of a table in the evening.
Food scene
We thoroughly enjoy this place, excellent fish dishes and very tasty non fishy things. Tony recommends their coffee, high praise indeed. In the summer you can enjoy outside eating too.
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Pier Head
We thoroughly enjoy this place, excellent fish dishes and very tasty non fishy things. Tony recommends their coffee, high praise indeed. In the summer you can enjoy outside eating too.