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Discover the best top things to do in Dorchester, United Kingdom including Sculpture by the Lakes, Dorset County Museum, The Keep Military Museum, Romano-British House, Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum, DAG Dorchester Art Gallery, Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum, Dorset Teddy Bear Museum, Tutankhamun Exhibition, Terracotta Warriors Museum.
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1. Sculpture by the Lakes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,366 reviews
Beautiful 26 acre Sculpture Park & Gardens, with Gallery cafe. Due to deep water NO CHILDREN UNDER 14 years of age (including babies) and NO DOGS are allowed. Open Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 5pm, hut bookings are from 10am to 4.45pm. Entry is £12.50 per person. The Gallery Cafe is now open serving tea, coffee, light meals, delicious cakes, cream tea's, ice creams etc., visitors can choose to eat inside, outside (at the newly created seating area), or take it out into the Sculpture Park using one of the picnic baskets provided, complete with rug. Visitors are able to enjoy the Gallery & Gallery Cafe without entry to the Sculpture Park. Described as one of the most beautiful & unique sculpture parks in the United Kingdom, Sculpture by the Lakes marries the soft beauty of nature's wild river landscape with the more formal presentation of monumental outdoor sculpture. It is that combination of art and landscape that inspires Sculpture by the Lakes.
Reviewed By matttJ1645KV
So so Tranquil.easy to find on Sat Nav.some beautifully thought out by some very friendly and approachable staff.going to go again as soon as.Alot of thought and sensitivity about and how each sculpture is placed.i highly recommend this venue for sculpture newbies.
2. Dorset County Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 428 reviews
Dorset County Museum closed in October 2018 for a two-year multi-million pound redevelopment. Complete with new galleries, a learning centre, collections storage, a library and visitor facilities the new Museum will become a cultural destination at the he The Museum is continuing to inspire, educate and entertain all generations on its county-wide tour exhibiting in towns and at events across Dorset. Dorset County Museum Offices The Old Warehouse 31a Durngate Street Dorchester Dorset DT1 1JP Open: Monday to Friday, 10am - 4pm
3. The Keep Military Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 273 reviews
Please note that due to COVID-19 you will have to pre-book your tickets. Please visit our website for more details. We are a family friendly museum and we attract all ages. We aim to educate, inspire and to honour the sacrifices made by the members of our Regiments. Our displays cover four floors and take you on a 300 year journey through time. Our artifacts have amazing stories to tell, some will surprise you! Don’t forget to visit the roof for panoramic views of Dorchester and the Dorset countryside. The Museum is fully accessible with a lift to every floor (apart from the roof), we encourage people to take photographs – no flash and share their visit to the Museum with us. Due to the nature of our collection only Assistance Dogs are allowed in the building. We have a small car park at the back of the Museum for visitor use. If you are a UK Taxpayer you can Gift Aid your admission. With your ticket you can enjoy a free annual museum pass at no extra cost!
Reviewed By malc1005 - Kettering, United Kingdom
Brilliant museum, with very friendly and knowledgeable staff inside. Be aware it is by prior appointment so phone, before you go, but is free during September, due to covid 19, and reopened 1st Sept. Highly recommended.
4. Romano-British House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By K1857LUcatherinel
A well-designed structure protects the remains of this ancient building from the elements. It is tucked away behind County Hall and just above the river Frome. The house itself is down in a dip with benches and a grassy area to one side. Families could enjoy a picnic here, the grassy slopes are very inviting and the enclosed space makes it safe for little children. It is accessible for disabled visitors but not the easiest if you're pushing a wheelchair. Information boards explain its history and excavation. The mosaics are truly superb, beautifully presented and preserved. Unbelievably this place is free! Combine it with a walk alongside the notable chalk-bedded river. Perfect for dog-owners and bird-watchers alike.
5. Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 175 reviews
Shire Hall is a brand new Historic Courthouse Museum in Dorchester, Dorset. Walk in the footsteps of people whose lives were forever changed in the historic court at Dorset's Shire Hall. Immerse yourself in the cells before ascending to the dock. Experience it for yourself.
Reviewed By andrews971 - Dorchester, United Kingdom
It was realy good to visit the old court. I have lived in or around Dorchester for most of my life and had not been in the court for at least 45 years. It was like someone had just closed the doors when it closed and had now reopened them. The information on the court and the cells were very good, and it's well worth spending a couple of hours there. Gift shop and cafe are also very good.
6. DAG Dorchester Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5 reviews
Intimate Art Gallery in the beautiful historic town of Dorchester.
7. Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 209 reviews
Reviewed By 2gordonw
The museum iis modest in size but the story of the martyrs is well-displayed and is a sobering reminder of the oppression suffered by the working man in the early part of the nineteenth century.
8. Dorset Teddy Bear Museum
9. Tutankhamun Exhibition
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 359 reviews
Reviewed By O253ROjaneh
The exhibition is really fantastic, great explanations of what the exhibits are. The audio guide was not necessary and I wish I hadn't bought it. The virtual reality experience was absolutely amazing. Not usually my thing but it was great and gave you a really fascinating experience of being in the tomb.
10. Terracotta Warriors Museum
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