Gardens and Nature

ABBOTSBURY SWANNERY -  New Barn Road, Abbotsbury, Nr Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4JG (Tesco Clubcard Vouchers can be used here).

Abbotsbury Swannery is the only place in the world where you are able to walk through the heart of a colony of nesting Mute Swans. A visit to this beautiful place is considered to be one of the best things to do in Dorset.

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BROWNSEA ISLAND - Poole Harbour, BH13 7EE, Dorset

Brownsea Island, is a National Trust site. It is located at the heart of Poole Harbour and is an internationally important nature reserve featuring rare wildlife, including red squirrels and wading birds. You can either travel via boat from Sandbanks Jetty, which is a short 10 min boat ride or come via the larger ferry from Poole Quay, which is a longer 20 min journey.

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COMPTON ACRES - 164 Canford Cliffs Road, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7ES

Compton Acres, is recognised as one of the most important ornamental gardens in England. Constructed in 1920 by Mr Thomas Simpson, today, Compton Acres is still acknowledged as one of the finest privately owned gardens in England. Enjoy over 10 acres of horticultural heaven!

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HENGISTBURY HEAD VISITOR CENTRE AND LOCAL NATURE RESERVE - Bournemouth, Dorset BH6 4EW

Hengistbury Head is a dramatic headland in Bournemouth situated to the south of Christchurch Harbour. It is an outstanding site for wildlife and archaeology and offers beautiful beaches and views across the New Forest, Isle of Wight and Purbecks.

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RSPB ARNE - Arne Rd - Wareham BH20 5BJ

Arne remains one of the few places in the UK where all six of the UK's native reptiles can be found. Situated on Poole Harbour and within the Dorset Area of Natural Beauty, it's a stunning landscape which consists of dramatic open heathland and ancient oak woodland.

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SCULPTURES BY THE LAKES - Pallington, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 8QU

Nestled in 26 acres of Dorset’s glorious countryside lies Sculpture by the Lakes, an oasis for art lovers and collectors, created by renowned sculptor Simon Gudgeon and his wife, Monique.
Please note: Sculpture by the Lakes has a no children under 14 (including babies) and no dogs policy

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UPTON COUNTRY PARK - Poole Road, Poole BH17 7BJ

Marvel at the grand Grade II* listed Georgian Mansion House, enjoy the wildlife along the shoreline, allow the children to blow off steam at the Adventure Play areas or simply find a quiet spot to admire the amazing horticulture and beautiful botanical Walled Garden.

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