Dorset

Properties and events in Dorset

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A tour of Fordington: Henry Moule, Fordington Vicarage and Mill Street

1A Cornhill, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1BA
In person
Pre-booking required

Learn about the Reverend Moule and his work to tackle poverty and illness in Fordington.

Abbotsbury Abbey & St Catherine's Chapel walking tours

Chapel Hill, Abbotsbury, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4JH
In person
Pre-booking required

Join our volunteer to learn more about St Catherine's Chapel and it's local surrounding. Meeting at the Abbotsbury Abbey remains information board, a walking tour to St Catherine's Chapel.

All Saints Church, Wyke Regis

All Saints Church, Portland Road, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9ES
In person
Pre-booking preferred

A week of Open Days of this important Dorset church.

Allendale House Guided Tours

East Dorset Heritage Trust, Allendale House, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1AS
In person
Pre-booking required

Join us on a guided tour of this landmark building in Wimborne Minster.

Allendale House Open Day

East Dorset Heritage Trust, Allendale House, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1AS
In person
Pre-booking not required

Come join us at the home of Dorset Architectural Heritage Week! Allendale House our wonderful Grade II listed building, is open for the day.

Back from the Brink: Clavell Tower

Clavell Tower, Kimmeridge, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5PE
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Open to the public once a year, Clavell Tower is a circular tower high on the cliffs above Kimmeridge Bay, above one of Dorset's most striking bays. A rare chance to see inside this well-loved landmark, normally let for holidays.

Beaminster Museum

Beaminster Museum, Whitcombe Road, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3NB
In person
Pre-booking not required

Trace the 170-million-year history of a small market town and its nearby villages. Discover the working lives of past generations – from farm workers and flax dressers to shopkeepers and seamstresses – whose skills and labour shaped the community.

Behind the scenes tour of Dorset Museum & Art Gallery

66 High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XA
In person
Pre-booking required

An exclusive opportunity to explore behind the scenes at our state-of-the-art Collections Discovery Centre.

Bell tower tours of St Peter's Church

St Peters Church, 26 High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1EZ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Unique access to the bell tower of St Peter's Church along with a guided tour of the historic church.

Blandford Fashion Museum

Full directions available on ticket., Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Historic fashions in historic surroundings!

Blandford Forum Cemetery Chapel

Blandford Forum Cemetery Chapel, Salisbury Road, Market Place., Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7UX
In person
Pre-booking not required

A beautiful chapel in the heart of Blandford

Blandford Forum Guided Geology Walk

Greyhound Yard, Greyhound House, Market Place, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7EB
In person
Pre-booking not required

A guided walk of Dorset's Georgian Gem taking in the actual stones that make up the of architecture of the town.

Blandford Forum Guided Heritage Walk

Marsh & Ham Car Park, Market Place, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AW
In person
Pre-booking not required

A guided walk of Dorset's Georgian Gem taking in notable features of architecture and local history.

Blandford Forum Parish Church Roof Tours and Open Days

Blandford Forum Parish Church, Church Lane, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AD
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Blandford Forum is described as ‘one of the most satisfying Georgian ensembles anywhere in England’. Come and view the unique Grade 1 Listed Parish Church at its heart, climb into its roof or discover some of its extensive graffiti.

Blandford Forum Town Hall, Council Chamber and Corn Exchange

The Town Hall, Market Place, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AF
In person
Pre-booking not required

The Beating Heart of a Georgian Gem.

Bournemouth Natural Science Society

39 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3NS
In person
Pre-booking not required

A guided tour of the BNSS Grade II Listed Victorian Villa.

Branksome Masonic Hall

57 Ashley Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9BT
In person
Pre-booking not required

Branksome Masonic Hall Opens its Doors!

Briantspuddle Village Hall & Village Buildings

Briantspuddle Village Hall, Main Street, Wimborne, Dorset, DT2 7HT
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover the thatched village hall at the heart of this charming Dorset village which is part of the Bladen Estate.

Bridport Museum

Bridport Museum, 25 South Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NR
In person
Pre-booking not required

Come and explore Bridport Museum for free! The museum is right in the heart of Bridport, a historic rope and net making town. You will experience interactive displays and captivating stories, based in one of Bridport’s oldest buildings.

Bridport Quaker Meeting House

97 South Street, Christchurch Priory, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NZ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Experience the heritage of the Meeting House then enjoy the delights of the garden too.