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Fleet Air Arm
Museum, Ilchester
The Fleet Air Arm Museum is the only British
museum sited next to an operational military airfield. The Museum covers 6.5
acres, has more than 40 aircraft on display with as many again in storage or
refurbishment. It is now one of the largest aviation museums in the
World.
Abbotsbury Sub Tropical
Gardens, Abbotsbury
A mixture of formal and informal, with charming
walled garden walks and spectacular woodland valley views. World famous for its
Camellia Groves & Magnolias, noted for its Rhododendrons and Hydrangea
collections.
Abbotsbury Swannery,
Abbotsbury
For over 600 years this colony of friendly mute swans has made
its home at the Abbotsbury Sanctuary. Sheltered by the famous Chesil Beach,
this ancient and special site provides protection for hundreds of nesting swans
and their broods. Incredibly, from the end of May, you can wander safely around
the nests, observing at close quarters the antics of the fluffy
cygnets.
Forde Abbey and
Gardens, Chard
Home to the Roper family, Forde Abbey is surrounded
by over 30 acres of world famous gardens. Founded by the Cistercian monks over
800 years ago it become one of the richest and most learned monasteries in the
country. After the dissolution in 1539 the Abbey lay empty for 100 years, until
in 1649 it was transformed into the magnificent house you see today. The Abbey
now stands at the heart of a family run estate. Much of the food served in the
restaurant is grown in the garden or on the estate.
The Keep Military
Museum, Dorchester
The Devonshire Regiment, The Dorset Regiment, The
Devonshire and Dorset Regiment, The Dorset Yeomanry, The Queen's Own Dorset
Yeomanry, The Dorset Militia, The Royal Devon Yeomanry and 94 Field Regiment RA
are all represented in the Keep Museum which underwent major refurbishment in
1995.
Stourhead Estate,
Stourton
Discover the beauty and splendour of this world famous 18th Century
landscape garden with its enchanting temples, monuments, rare trees and plants
set around a magnificent lake.
Sherborne Castle,
Sherborne
Built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594 and set in 20 acres of
glorious landscaped gardens around a 50 acre lake, Sherborne Castle has been
home to the Digby family since 1617 and contains a fine collection of pictures,
porcelain and furniture.
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