Monkey World

Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre in Dorset is a 65-acre outdoor sanctuary and rescue centre housing over 250 primates across 20 species, including Europe's only orangutan crèche and the largest group of chimpanzees outside Africa. It focuses on rescuing abused and smuggled primates and rehabilitates them in a natural environment.

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The Victorian Barn - Victoria Albert

Victoria Albert is a spacious countryside retreat near Sherborne with flexible accommodation for sixteen guests across five en-suite bedrooms, featuring a private hot tub, shared indoor heated swimming pool, games room, and lawned grounds with garden furniture, set on a working farm with nearby countryside attractions.

3 miles from Stock Gaylard House

Stock Gaylard House is a Georgian historic house set in a large estate with ancient deer park and extensive gardens. Visitors can enjoy conducted tours inside the house and explore the surrounding church and gardens at their leisure during specific open periods in the year.

Near Jordan Hill Roman Temple

Jordan Hill Roman Temple is an ancient Romano-Celtic temple ruin located on Jordan Hill above Bowleaze Cove in Weymouth, Dorset. The site, managed by English Heritage, is open freely during daylight hours and offers visitors the chance to explore a historic Roman religious site outdoors with scenic views.

Located in Weymouth

Weymouth is a historic seaside town in Dorset known for its Georgian architecture, vibrant harbour, and role as a gateway to the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. It offers rich cultural experiences, beaches, water sports, and annual events including beach sports and festivals.

The Victorian Barn - Hollywood

Hollywood is a two-bedroom barn conversion on a rural estate near Woolland, Dorset, offering a peaceful and scenic setting with views towards Bulbarrow Hill and lakes. It features ground-floor open-plan living, ensuite bedrooms, and a private patio with a hot tub, suitable for families and groups seeking a comfortable countryside retreat with access to shared facilities including an indoor pool, sauna, games room, and fishing lakes.

Downwood Vineyard

Downwood Vineyard is a spacious Victorian house set in 30-acre grounds featuring a private hot tub, outdoor heated swimming pool, tennis court, and gardens, suitable for large families or groups seeking a rural retreat near Blandford in Dorset.

The Victorian Barn - Byre

The Byre is a ground floor barn conversion in a peaceful Dorset village, offering open plan living accommodation with two ensuite bedrooms and shared access to extensive on-site leisure facilities including a heated indoor pool and gardens.

3 miles from Hambledon Hill

Hambledon Hill is a prehistoric hill fort in Dorset featuring Neolithic and Iron Age earthworks. The site is a National Nature Reserve with significant wildlife and is owned by the National Trust, offering outdoor historical and natural exploration.

2 miles from Warmwell House

Warmwell House is a Jacobean manor in Dorset, known for its historic charm and as a venue for weddings, family gatherings, and private events. It features comfortable bedrooms and maintains the atmosphere of a family home.

The Victorian Barn - Maplewood

Maplewood is a two-bedroom apartment set on the ground floor within a countryside estate, offering ensuite bedrooms and a stylish open-plan living area, located in a tranquil Dorset village with scenic surroundings and shared on-site leisure facilities such as an indoor pool and sauna.

Near Ballard Down

Ballard Down is a scenic chalk downland area on the Purbeck Hills in Dorset, featuring coastal views between Studland Bay and Swanage Bay, part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, with grassland managed by the National Trust and a historic obelisk landmark.

2 miles from Home Educators Sessions (all ages)

12 Oct, 9 Nov…

Home educators and children can join nature-based sessions at Studland, with seasonal activities such as arts and crafts, spotter walks and scavenger hunts. The listed sessions focus on woodland scavenging and crafts in October, fungi in November, and a winter beach scavenger hunt and festive crafts in December.

Located in Swanage

Swanage is a charming coastal town in Dorset, England, known for its Victorian heritage, sandy beach, and beautiful bay. It offers a mix of historical landmarks, cultural venues, and outdoor activities, making it a popular tourist destination on the Jurassic Coast.

2 miles from Lodmoor

Lodmoor is a wildlife nature reserve in Weymouth with varied habitats including reedbeds, saltmarsh, and wet grassland attracting diverse bird species. It features accessible trails, a viewing screen, and is free to the public for outdoor wildlife experiences.

The Victorian Barn - Plumtree

Spacious semi-detached rural holiday home in Woolland, Dorset with three ensuite bedrooms, open-plan living space, private hot tub, and access to on-site leisure facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, games room, badminton court, and fishing lake, situated on a working farm.

The Victorian Barn - Ashwood

Ashwood is a renovated Victorian barn conversion located in peaceful Dorset countryside with private and shared facilities including a hot tub, patio, indoor pool, sauna, and games room, suitable for families or groups.

Portland

A stylish and spacious family-friendly lodge set within a woodland and countryside setting at Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset, offering a blend of nature and modern comfort with private decking and easy access to nearby coastal attractions.

2 miles from Lytchett Fields

Lytchett Fields is a wetland nature reserve in Dorset offering visitors the chance to observe a wide variety of wading birds and wildlife in their natural habitat, with walking trails and viewpoints across protected pools and marshland.

The Victorian Barn - Hayloft

Hayloft is a first-floor countryside apartment with character and privacy, set within a historic Victorian barn estate offering shared amenities including a heated indoor pool, fishing lakes, games room and scenic surroundings in Dorset.

Harbourside

This four-bedroom holiday home near Poole is situated within Holes Bay Nature Park and offers a private heated outdoor swimming pool, enclosed garden with a sitting area, and views over Holes Bay. It is close to beaches, watersports, and local shops and restaurants, making it suitable for families and nature enthusiasts.

5 Pine Rise

Independent six-berth caravan in Poole with double bedroom ensuite, fully equipped kitchen, lounge with Smart TV, outdoor decking, and lawn, located on Parkdean Resort with access to pool and activities via pass purchase.

3 miles from Dolphin Shopping Centre

Dolphin Shopping Centre is a large covered shopping mall located in Poole, Dorset, featuring over 90 retail units across three floors. It provides a fully accessible indoor shopping experience, a variety of food and drink options, and a health village healthcare clinic. The centre also offers children's play sculptures and is integrated with Poole Bus Station, forming a key town centre hub.

The Victorian Barn - Helena

Helena is a converted Victorian barn set in the Dorset countryside that accommodates up to 8 guests with 4 ensuite bedrooms; it offers a peaceful rural environment with access to shared leisure facilities including an indoor pool, sauna, and games room, plus a private hot tub and outdoor space.

Coach House

This detached coach house offers accommodation for six guests with three bedrooms and is set within a large garden with scenic views and access to shared outdoor amenities near the Dorset coast.

2 miles from Holme for Gardens

Holme Nurseries Ltd is a 15-acre garden located on the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, featuring a mix of formal and informal garden designs with rare plant collections, abundant wildlife, and visitor facilities including parking, refreshments, and dog-friendly access.

3 miles from Home and Hearth: Archaeological finds exhibition

7–31 Oct (another 22 days)

An exhibition at Corfe Castle’s Welcome Centre presents archaeological finds from excavations, showing objects associated with everyday life in the medieval castle.

Located in Wareham

Wareham is a historic market town in Dorset, England, with Saxon origins and notable medieval town walls, located between two rivers near Poole Harbour. It offers rich cultural heritage, religious sites, traditional markets, annual events, and museum exhibits, accessible by train and local transport.

2 miles from Radipole Lake

RSPB Radipole Lake is a nature reserve in the centre of Weymouth featuring extensive reedbeds and lagoons that provide a habitat for a variety of birds and animals. Visitors can enjoy wheelchair accessible trails, a discovery centre with indoor exhibits and a cafe, as well as opportunities for birdwatching and exploring outdoor nature. The reserve is free to enter and offers designated dog-friendly routes for visitors.

The Victorian Barn - Beatrice

Beatrice is a luxury barn conversion in a rural estate setting in Dorset offering stylish accommodation for up to ten guests with shared estate facilities including an indoor pool, sauna, games room, and outdoor activities in a countryside location.

The Victorian Barn- Leopold

Leopold is a spacious barn conversion located in rural Dorset offering 4 ensuite bedrooms for up to 8 guests, ideal for families or groups, with countryside views and access to shared onsite facilities including an indoor pool, sauna, games room, fishing lakes, and a private hot tub.

The Victorian Barn - Stable

The Stable is a ground-floor, two-bedroom cottage set in the peaceful Dorset countryside village of Woolland, offering rural charm and modern comfort with scenic views and a private hot tub.