From Romans to rope making! Come and discover Bridport’s unique history from Saxon times to the present day including the world famous rope and net...

Bridport Arts Centre is home to a large collection of pieces that have been collected from across the region, many of which were put together...

This heritage centre celebrates the rich culture of this coastal area of the country. People have lived in this area for many thousands of...

An 18th century valley garden with a mild climate that allows exotic species of palm, bannana, bamboo and canna to thrive outside. In spring there...

Lyme Regis Museum is one of the central cultural focal points in this community. It contains a vast collection of pieces that have been...

Crewkerne Museum and Heritage Centre is dedicated to the preservation of the history of this area and making sure that all of the information is...

This extensive museum is housed over four floors, representing the honour and traditions of several regiments, including the Devonshire and Dorset and the Yeomanry of...

Experience over 200 years of gruesome crime and punishment in a setting little changed over the years. Stand in the dock and sit in the...

Experience the magnificence and wonder of the world’s greatest discovery of ancient treasure. Be there at the discovery, explore the ante-chamber and the burial chamber...

Dorset County Museum celebrates the rich and diverse history of the southern English county, and has its home in one of the prettiest and most...

The Teddy Bear Museum is a popular attraction with all ages, as after all, everyone at some point in their life has owned a Teddy...

The only museum on mainland Britain dedicated to dinosaurs, the award-winning Dinosaur Museum is a treat, especially for children. The museum combines life-sized reconstructions of...

It is a surprise to find in an old-world village this museum of modern media. It sprang from the keepsakes hoarded by Dennis Greenham who...

The pub name gives away the history of the village, which was dominated for centuries by the owners of Montacute House. The building is late...

This outstanding Elizabethan house was built for Sir Edward Phelips, who was Speaker of the House of Commons. It retains many Elizabethan features, including decorative...

Devon offers some of the most beautiful rural areas anywhere in the country. This museum is dedicated to the fascinating history of rural life...

Dolphin House Gallery holds an exceptional collection of paintings and sculptures that have been produced by a series of well known artists and lesser known...

Located in Dorchester, Max Gate is the former home of world-famous author Thomas Hardy who lived at the property from 1885 until his death in...

This beautiful cottage in the stunning Dorset countryside was the home of Thomas Hardy until he was thirty-four years of age. It is the...

Kingston Maurward House was built in 1720 with the gardens being laid out in the style of popularised by Capability Brown; they consist of a...