Dorset

Properties and events in Dorset

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All Saints Church, Wyke Regis

All Saints Church, Portland Road, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9ES
In person
Pre-booking not required

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. Learn about the family that built it with their local connections and what we know has happened in the 200 years since.

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.

Blandford Fashion Museum

Full directions available on ticket., Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AA
In person
Pre-booking required

Historic fashions in historic surroundings!

Blandford Forum Cemetery Chapel

Blandford Forum Cemetery Chapel, Salisbury Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7LS
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, 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 Masonic Hall

Blandford Forum Masonic Hall, 27 West Street, West Borough, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AW
In person
Pre-booking not required

Behind the modest door is a wealth of history.

Bridport Quaker Meeting House

97 South Street, 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.

Bridport Town Hall

Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Town Hall, Market House, East Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3LF
In person
Pre-booking not required

The Town Hall is in the very centre of the town. Daytime entrance to the Town Hall is normally via the lift in the TIC. You can ask the TIC to open the main door for stair access. Disabled access, toilets.

Coach & Horses - Uncovering a Pub's History

Location Details will be shown on the tickets, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21
In person
Pre-booking required

A talk which reveals the history of one of Wimborne's best known pubs.

Deans Court Guided Tour

Location details available on ticket, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1AS
In person
Pre-booking required

A rare opportunity to see inside this stunning Manor House.

Dorset Shelters and Homes Talk

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

A talk on the evolution of 'home' in Dorset - from temporary shelters to permanent homes.

From Coade to the Cobb: Belmont Open Days

Belmont, 16 Pound Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3HZ
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Join us to explore Belmont on Saturday 13 - Sunday 14 September 2025, part of Heritage Open Days. This fine 18th-century maritime villa in Lyme Regis is listed Grade II* and once belonged to the remarkable businesswoman, Mrs Eleanor Coade.

Grove Prison Museum - "Portland Harbour Breakwater, Verne Citadel, Nothe Fort, High Angle Batteries - constructed by Murderers and Thieves"

Grove Road, HMP Portland gatehouse, Community Gardens, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1DL
In person
Pre-booking not required

The convict prison at PORTLAND was established in 1848 to Quarry stone for the Breakwaters creating Portland Harbour in Dorset for the Admiralty. Learn more about the fascinating history of the Prison at GROVE PRISON MUSEUM PORTLAND DORSET.

Hardy Monument

Hardy Monument, Portesham, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9HY
In person
Pre-booking not required

This is a 72ft monument to Vice-Admiral Hardy, built in 1844 stands on an exposed location above the village of Portesham, near Dorchester. Climb to the 120 steps to the top of the monument and enjoy breathtaking views across Dorset.

Hardy's House, Max Gate

Max Gate, Alington Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2FN
In person
Pre-booking not required

Max Gate, home to Dorset's famous author and poet, Thomas Hardy, was designed by the writer himself and built by the Hardy family building firm in 1885. Join a guided tour with one of our volunteer guides and discover the stories of Hardy's home.

Inside Out Dorset arts festival comes to Corfe Castle

The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5EZ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Corfe Castle opens its doors for the Inside Out Dorset arts festival (free entry). Discover the sound installation Idiofona by Joan Català, and Consequences - a monumental new giant as part of the Nature Calling arts project.

Kingston Lacy

Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 4EA
In person
Pre-booking not required

We are celebrating Heritage Open Days by offering free entry to Kingston Lacy on 18 - 20 September. Discover Kingston Lacy, an opulent family home built to resemble a Venetian Palace.

Lodge Farm - 7000 years of History

Location details will be shown on the tickets, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21
In person
Pre-booking required

Discover the history of the oldest house on the Kingston Lacey Estate.