Things To Do

There is absolutely no shortage of things to do. Whether you wish to sightsee, cycle, play golf, walk, shop, laze on the beach, visit exquisite gardens indulge in a bit of fishing (sea, coarse or game), hit the Clay Pigeon shoot, or simply chill out you will find yourselves in the right place. The local area is just outstanding.Rolling green countryside, fabulous Eggardon Hill, lofty Golden Cap, the Jurassic Coast (just 10 minutes away), Hardy country, Sherborne Abbey, Chesil Beach, the Cerne Abbas Giant - take your pick, West Dorset just has it. It?s home to some of the finest houses and gardens in the south of England Poundbury, ancient Sherborne with its magnificent Abbey and schools, or the historic County town of Dorchester (Hardy?s Casterbridge) .Picturesque Abbotsbury with its Swannery and sub-tropical Gardens is always worth a visit or Bridport and the harbour of West Bay minutes from Bridport is featured as one of The Independent?s ?20 best kept secrets in Britain?. Lyme Regis where ?The French Lieutenant?s Woman? was filmed. To the south the popular resort of Weymouth always welcomes visitors head further to enjoy Durdle Dor with its classic beach and cliff scenery which extends to Lulworth Cove and beyond even Corfe Castle - quite magnificent! Perhaps you would prefer rugged Portland, previously noted for its quarries, Borstal, prison and naval base, Portland is now better known as a haven for sailors and as the venue for 2012 Olympic sailing. Activities Not everyone wants to walk or sightsee. There are numerous attractions to suit both young and old. Monkey World is popular for people of all ages Children love the Dinosaur Museum in Dorchester. Other museums abound including the Tank Museum at Bovington and the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton. The Clay Pigeon Kart Club (where Jensen Button learned his trade) is nearby on the same site as the Southern Counties Clay Pigeon Shooting Ground. The beaches are superb and most offer safe swimming. Dorset is rich in artistic wealth and history. There are numerous local arts centres and temporary activities and attractions.Golf Sherborne has a magnificent signature par 3 hole. Yeovil Golf is always popular and the facilities are excellent. Bridport Golf Club has to be one of the most delightful seaside courses overlooking the very pretty fishing port of West Bay. Just a little further away try Lyme Regis for cliff top golf, or go east to the Dorset Golf and Country Club More Ideas West Dorset Tourist Site "http://www.westdorset.com/" Cattistock Village Site "http://www.cattistock.info/" Go-Karting (Clay Pigeon Kart Club) "http://www.claypigeonkartclub.com/" Kingcombe Nature Reserve www.kingcombe-centre.demon.co.uk Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens www.abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk Athelhampton House and Gardens www.athelhampton.co.uk Cricket St Thomas Wildlife Park www.cstwp.co.uk Dinosaur Fossil World "http://www.dinaosaurland.co.uk/" Fleet Air Arm Museum "http://www.fleetairarm.co.uk/"

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