Dorset
Properties and events in Dorset
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
All Saints Church, Wyke Regis
A week of Open Days of this important Dorset church.
Allendale House Guided Tours
Join us on a guided tour of this landmark building in Wimborne Minster.
Allendale House Open Day
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
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
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.
Blandford Fashion Museum
Historic fashions in historic surroundings!
Blandford Forum Cemetery Chapel
A beautiful chapel in the heart of Blandford
Blandford Forum Guided Geology Walk
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
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 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 Beating Heart of a Georgian Gem.
Briantspuddle Village Hall & Village Buildings
Discover the thatched village hall at the heart of this charming Dorset village which is part of the Bladen Estate.
Bridport Quaker Meeting House
Experience the heritage of the Meeting House then enjoy the delights of the garden too.
Bridport Town Hall
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
A talk which reveals the history of one of Wimborne's best known pubs.
CWGC Tours 2026 - Portland Royal Naval Cemetery
Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Portland Royal Navy Cemetery, led by one of our experienced volunteer tour guides.
Dorchester Masonic Hall
Discover Dorchester Masonic Hall.
Dorset History Centre: Behind the Scenes Tour
FREE Behind the Scenes tours at Dorset History Centre on Tuesday 15 September 10.30 am and 2 pm and Saturday 19 September 10 am and 11.30 am
Dorset in Miniature - The Miniature British Building Archive
Dorset in Miniature!
Hardy Monument
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.