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Enjoy a nostalgic steam-train ride on the Purbeck line. Steam trains run every weekend throughout the year with daily running Apr to Oct.
The gatehouse, arching and windows remain of this 12th century castle, built by Roger, Bishop of Salisbury, Chancellor and senior advisor to Henry I.
A well preserved coastal fort built by Henry VIII to defend Weymouth harbour against possible French and Spanish attack. Exhibition: 400 years of the castle's history.
An early 17thC hunting lodge gutted by fire in 1929, the exterior is restored and displays inside recreate its history of the building.
Founded 850-years-ago, Forde Abbey was converted into a private house in c1649. Thirty acres of world famous gardens, interesting plants and stunning vistas. Enjoy England Excellence Silver Award Winner 2008.
Old Crown Court appearing as it did at the trial of the Tolpuddle Martyrs in c1834. Cells and stocks below court, only open to public as part of guided tour (please call for pricing information and tour options). Children under 16 go free.
A 17thC house designed for Sir Ralph Bankes by Sir Roger Pratt altered by Sir Charles Barry in 19thC. Collection of paintings, 250-acre wooded park, herd of Devon cattle.
Historic Abbey Church dating from Saxon times. Wealth of 15thC fan vaulting built of Ham stone. Engraved reredos by Lawrence Whistler.
A Tudor house furnished as for a middle class family of the early 17thC.
Rural pumping station supplying water to Weymouth for 150 years. Displays trace the history of water supply in the Dorset area.