Local Attractions
Dorset is a small county, much of it unspoilt, with stunning scenery. Dorset's Jurassic coast is England's first and only World Heritage site, which is 2 miles walking distance from Long Acre.
Mileage is indicated from Long Acre.
Dorchester Attractions:
Dorchester is the Roman "Durnovaria" or Thomas Hardy's "Casterbridge".
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Maiden Castle:
(7 Miles)
2 miles S of Dorchester. Largest Iron Age Hill fort in Europe. -
Thomas Hardy's Birthplace:
(6 Miles)
at Higher Bockhampton. Open to the public -
Athelhampton House:
(6 Miles)
An exceptionally fine 15c house. Lovely formal gardens. -
Dorset County Museum:
(7 Miles)
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Dorset Military Museum:
(7 Miles)
Purbeck Attractions:
The Purbeck area contains beautiful landscapes and world renowned beaches
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Lulworth:
(5 Miles)
Picturesque Lulworth is a perfectly formed sandy cove. This is the most visited geological site in Britain. Stairhole and the natural limestone arch of Durdle Door are nearby. The restored Lulworth Castle is situated in the village of East Lulworth. -
Corfe Castle:
(14 Miles)
A picturesque fairy-tale like castle ruin on a conical hill. -
Monkey World:
(5 Miles)
An ape reserve situated near Wool in a 65 acre park. -
Bovington Tank Museum:
(6 Miles)
Here can be found the World's best collection of tanks. Many events are staged throughout the year. A 16 million re-development programme is now almost complete. -
Lawrence of Arabia's Cottage:
(6 Miles)
Near Bovington. Open to the public. -
Moreton Church & Lawrence of Arabia's Burial Place:
(3 Miles)
This unique country church is world renowned for its clear engraved windows by Laurence Whistler. Lawrence of Arabia's burial place is to be found in the cemetery.
Weymouth Attractions:
Weymouth is a very popular seaside resort with a long curving safe sandy beach and pretty harbour, where ferries cross to the Channel Islands.
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Abbotsbury Swannery & Sub Tropical Gardens:
(12 Miles)
Visit the colony of swans . Sheltered and protected, baby swans hatch between mid-May and late June. The sub-tropical gardens were planted in the 18th century. -
Nothe Fort:
(9 Miles)
A museum of Coastal Defence. -
Sea Life Park & Marine Sanctuary:
(8 Miles)
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Discovery Interactive Centre, Brewers Quay:
(6 Miles)
