The Hidden Edge - Guidebook
City/town information
A town for all seasons - the county town of Dorset.
https://www.dorchesterdorset.com/
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Dorchester
A town for all seasons - the county town of Dorset.
https://www.dorchesterdorset.com/
Weymouth is a seaside town in Dorset, southern England. Its sandy beach is dotted with colourful beach huts and backed by Georgian houses. It has a fabulous harbour, and of course sailing and fishing off the Jurassic coast.
https://weareweymouth.co.uk/
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Weymouth
Weymouth is a seaside town in Dorset, southern England. Its sandy beach is dotted with colourful beach huts and backed by Georgian houses. It has a fabulous harbour, and of course sailing and fishing off the Jurassic coast.
https://weareweymouth.co.uk/
Entertainment
Traditional seaside theatre, Weymouth Pavilion, formerly the Ritz, contains a 988-seat theatre, 600 capacity ballroom known as the Ocean Room, the Piano Bar restaurant, Ritz Cafe and other function and meeting rooms.
For the superb events list - see https://weymouthpavilion.com/upcoming/
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Weymouth Pavilion
EsplanadeTraditional seaside theatre, Weymouth Pavilion, formerly the Ritz, contains a 988-seat theatre, 600 capacity ballroom known as the Ocean Room, the Piano Bar restaurant, Ritz Cafe and other function and meeting rooms.
For the superb events list - see https://weymouthpavilion.com/upcoming/
Places to visit
Abbotsbury, a very old village, settled amongst the hills behind Chesil Beach, is one of Dorset’s finest, with a history going back some 6,000 years. It has been influenced by man from the Neolithic Age and is overlooked by an Iron Age hill fort.
The subtropical gardens have events throughout the year, in addition, there is a swannery and a children's farm there worth visiting. Click through on this link for more information
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Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Bullers WayAbbotsbury, a very old village, settled amongst the hills behind Chesil Beach, is one of Dorset’s finest, with a history going back some 6,000 years. It has been influenced by man from the Neolithic Age and is overlooked by an Iron Age hill fort.
The subtropical gardens have events throughout the year, in addition, there is a swannery and a children's farm there worth visiting. Click through on this link for more information
Durlston Country Park is a 320 acre country park and nature reserve. The Park is part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.
In June 2008, Durlston was awarded National Nature Reserve status by Natural England in recognition of the national importance of Durlston for wildlife. Durlston has also been awarded the Green Flag Award in recognition of the quality of its amenities for visitors. Visitor facilities at Durlston include a Visitor Centre, a shop and the seventhwave cafe in the castle, walking trails, public toilets and car parking.
https://www.durlston.co.uk/visit-about-durlston.aspx
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Durlston Castle
Lighthouse RoadDurlston Country Park is a 320 acre country park and nature reserve. The Park is part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.
In June 2008, Durlston was awarded National Nature Reserve status by Natural England in recognition of the national importance of Durlston for wildlife. Durlston has also been awarded the Green Flag Award in recognition of the quality of its amenities for visitors. Visitor facilities at Durlston include a Visitor Centre, a shop and the seventhwave cafe in the castle, walking trails, public toilets and car parking.
https://www.durlston.co.uk/visit-about-durlston.aspx
Nestled in 26 acres of Dorset’s glorious countryside lies Sculpture by the Lakes, an oasis for art lovers and collectors alike created by renowned sculptor Simon Gudgeon and his wife, Monique.
CAFE - A relaxed setting offering fresh, seasonal food, sourced from our own kitchen garden. Enjoy lovely lunches, the Friday Night Bistro, or heavenly homemade cakes!
Gallery - An outstanding collection of international artists exhibiting sculpture, paintings and handmade prints in the largest exhibition space in Dorset.
ARTISAN'S BAZAAR - a wonderful selection of work by artisans and producers.
ARTISAN'S PANTRY - fantastic food and drink created by artisan and independent producers from across Dorset and beyond.
For more information search for sculpture by the lakes
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Sculpture by the Lakes
Nestled in 26 acres of Dorset’s glorious countryside lies Sculpture by the Lakes, an oasis for art lovers and collectors alike created by renowned sculptor Simon Gudgeon and his wife, Monique.
CAFE - A relaxed setting offering fresh, seasonal food, sourced from our own kitchen garden. Enjoy lovely lunches, the Friday Night Bistro, or heavenly homemade cakes!
Gallery - An outstanding collection of international artists exhibiting sculpture, paintings and handmade prints in the largest exhibition space in Dorset.
ARTISAN'S BAZAAR - a wonderful selection of work by artisans and producers.
ARTISAN'S PANTRY - fantastic food and drink created by artisan and independent producers from across Dorset and beyond.
For more information search for sculpture by the lakes
Max Gate, an austere but sophisticated town house a short walk from the town centre of Dorchester, was the home of Dorset's most famous author and poet Thomas Hardy. Hardy, who designed the house in 1885, wanted to show that he was part of the wealthy middle classes of the area, to reflect his position as a successful writer, and to enable him to enter polite society. The house was named after a nearby tollgate keeper called Henry Mack. The tollgate was known locally as ‘Mack’s Gate’, which Hardy then used with a different spelling when he named his house, ‘Max Gate’.
Many of Hardy's possessions were dispersed before we acquired the house, but we've furnished the rooms for you to enjoy the spaces he created to write and live in. He wrote some of his most famous novels here, including Tess of the d'Urbervilles and Jude the Obscure, as well as much of his poetry.
You will find the garden much as it was originally planned, with high walls and large trees encircling the property to preserve Hardy's privacy. The sundial, designed by Hardy, was erected by his late wife, Florence, in his memory.
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National Trust - Max Gate
Max Gate, an austere but sophisticated town house a short walk from the town centre of Dorchester, was the home of Dorset's most famous author and poet Thomas Hardy. Hardy, who designed the house in 1885, wanted to show that he was part of the wealthy middle classes of the area, to reflect his position as a successful writer, and to enable him to enter polite society. The house was named after a nearby tollgate keeper called Henry Mack. The tollgate was known locally as ‘Mack’s Gate’, which Hardy then used with a different spelling when he named his house, ‘Max Gate’.
Many of Hardy's possessions were dispersed before we acquired the house, but we've furnished the rooms for you to enjoy the spaces he created to write and live in. He wrote some of his most famous novels here, including Tess of the d'Urbervilles and Jude the Obscure, as well as much of his poetry.
You will find the garden much as it was originally planned, with high walls and large trees encircling the property to preserve Hardy's privacy. The sundial, designed by Hardy, was erected by his late wife, Florence, in his memory.
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"Home of the National Plant Collection® of Water Lilies, Bennetts Water Gardens is a visitor attraction in Dorset. Set over 8 acres the gardens hold the National Plant Collection® of Water Lilies with a Claude Monet style Japanese Bridge, Tropical House, Woodland Walks and Museum."
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Bennetts Water Gardens
Putton Lane"Home of the National Plant Collection® of Water Lilies, Bennetts Water Gardens is a visitor attraction in Dorset. Set over 8 acres the gardens hold the National Plant Collection® of Water Lilies with a Claude Monet style Japanese Bridge, Tropical House, Woodland Walks and Museum."
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.
EXPLORE THE FANTASTIC SWAN MAZE
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Abbotsbury Swannery
New Barn RoadAbbotsbury 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.
EXPLORE THE FANTASTIC SWAN MAZE
"Nothe Fort is Weymouth's number one heritage attraction. Located at the entrance to Weymouth Harbour, the Fort offers excellent 360 degree views across Dorset's Jurassic Coast.
Discover the maze of underground passages, a museum of the Fort's history, parade ground, impressive guns positioned high on the ramparts, and trails."
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Nothe Fort
Barrack Road"Nothe Fort is Weymouth's number one heritage attraction. Located at the entrance to Weymouth Harbour, the Fort offers excellent 360 degree views across Dorset's Jurassic Coast.
Discover the maze of underground passages, a museum of the Fort's history, parade ground, impressive guns positioned high on the ramparts, and trails."
Athelhampton is one of England's finest Tudor Manors. The Great Hall built in 1485 remains greatly unchanged with a mainly original
hammer-beam roof, carved stonework, stained glass and other details.
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Athelhampton House and Gardens
Athelhampton RoadAthelhampton is one of England's finest Tudor Manors. The Great Hall built in 1485 remains greatly unchanged with a mainly original
hammer-beam roof, carved stonework, stained glass and other details.
Walks
Walking the coast path to the east of Lulworth Cove brings you to the incredible geological formations of Worbarrow Bay and the mysteriously abandoned village of Tyneham. To the west is the iconic Durdle Door, and closer to Weymouth, there's the lovely coastal hamlets of Osmington Mills and Ringstead.
The X54 bus connects Lulworth Cove to Weymouth; the bus stop is opposite the Spice Ship. A 3-minutes walk from Rymbury.
https://jurassiccoast.org/visit/attractions/lulworth-cove/
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Lulworth Cove
Walking the coast path to the east of Lulworth Cove brings you to the incredible geological formations of Worbarrow Bay and the mysteriously abandoned village of Tyneham. To the west is the iconic Durdle Door, and closer to Weymouth, there's the lovely coastal hamlets of Osmington Mills and Ringstead.
The X54 bus connects Lulworth Cove to Weymouth; the bus stop is opposite the Spice Ship. A 3-minutes walk from Rymbury.
https://jurassiccoast.org/visit/attractions/lulworth-cove/
"The South Dorset Ridgeway stretches parallel to the coast from Abbotsbury in the west to the villages of Osmington and Poxwell in the east. The broad ridge of chalky downland has a steep escarpment on the south side and a gentle sloping landscape to the north. Within this area at least 500 earthworks have so far been identified. " Check the link for more details ...
https://www.dorsetaonb.org.uk/project/south-dorset-ridgeway/
South Dorset Ridgeway. Long distance trail.
"The South Dorset Ridgeway stretches parallel to the coast from Abbotsbury in the west to the villages of Osmington and Poxwell in the east. The broad ridge of chalky downland has a steep escarpment on the south side and a gentle sloping landscape to the north. Within this area at least 500 earthworks have so far been identified. " Check the link for more details ...
https://www.dorsetaonb.org.uk/project/south-dorset-ridgeway/
Durlston Country Park is a 320 acre country park and nature reserve. The Park is part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.
In June 2008, Durlston was awarded National Nature Reserve status by Natural England in recognition of the national importance of Durlston for wildlife. Durlston has also been awarded the Green Flag Award in recognition of the quality of its amenities for visitors. Visitor facilities at Durlston include a Visitor Centre, a shop and the seventhwave cafe in the castle, walking trails, public toilets and car parking.
https://www.durlston.co.uk/visit-about-durlston.aspx
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Durlston Country Park en National Nature Reserve
Lighthouse RoadDurlston Country Park is a 320 acre country park and nature reserve. The Park is part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.
In June 2008, Durlston was awarded National Nature Reserve status by Natural England in recognition of the national importance of Durlston for wildlife. Durlston has also been awarded the Green Flag Award in recognition of the quality of its amenities for visitors. Visitor facilities at Durlston include a Visitor Centre, a shop and the seventhwave cafe in the castle, walking trails, public toilets and car parking.
https://www.durlston.co.uk/visit-about-durlston.aspx
We are the charity looking after the UK’s longest and best-loved National Trail. We believe everyone should have access to the South West Coast Path as a place to connect to nature, relax, exercise, and take time away from the stresses of daily life.
Ref: southwest coast path org uk
S W Coast Path, Osmington Mills, Verenigd Koninkrijk
We are the charity looking after the UK’s longest and best-loved National Trail. We believe everyone should have access to the South West Coast Path as a place to connect to nature, relax, exercise, and take time away from the stresses of daily life.
Ref: southwest coast path org uk
Rainy Day Activities
The Dorset Teddy Bear Museum is Dorchester's wonderful family museum, with Edward Bear and his family of people-sized bears, in Teddy Bear House. Meet all the family and enjoy the Museum's wonderful collection of teddy bears.
From the earliest antique teddy bears to today's TV favourites, over 100 years of teddy bears are displayed within the Museum that range from early antique bears to modern favourites from all parts of the teddy bear world.
England's unique Teddy Bear Museum is a fun family museum that will charm and delight teddy bear lovers of all ages. It's an enchanting treat not to be missed!
There are bears of all kinds and all sizes to thrill everyone from the very young to the young at heart. A visit is a journey through childhood's memory lane. All the bears are waiting to greet you!
You'll want to take them all home - so be sure to visit the museum's charming period shop – a must for teddy bear collectors and lovers stocking new and vintage teddy bears including Steiff, Merrythought, Dean's, Gund & many more.
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Dorset Teddy Bear Museum
Salisbury StreetThe Dorset Teddy Bear Museum is Dorchester's wonderful family museum, with Edward Bear and his family of people-sized bears, in Teddy Bear House. Meet all the family and enjoy the Museum's wonderful collection of teddy bears.
From the earliest antique teddy bears to today's TV favourites, over 100 years of teddy bears are displayed within the Museum that range from early antique bears to modern favourites from all parts of the teddy bear world.
England's unique Teddy Bear Museum is a fun family museum that will charm and delight teddy bear lovers of all ages. It's an enchanting treat not to be missed!
There are bears of all kinds and all sizes to thrill everyone from the very young to the young at heart. A visit is a journey through childhood's memory lane. All the bears are waiting to greet you!
You'll want to take them all home - so be sure to visit the museum's charming period shop – a must for teddy bear collectors and lovers stocking new and vintage teddy bears including Steiff, Merrythought, Dean's, Gund & many more.
Visit Shire Hall for a fun day out for all the family.
Explore the cells and find out what it was like to be held as a Tolpuddle Martyr at Dorchester’s Shire Hall. Discover the stories of children and adults who were tried here.
Explore the digital interactives, quizzes and games, try on the hats, wigs and magistrates’ gowns, and discover many more surprises when you come!
There are lots of fun family activities and events throughout the year. Check the events page for details, or sign up to our mailing list here.
Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum
High West StreetVisit Shire Hall for a fun day out for all the family.
Explore the cells and find out what it was like to be held as a Tolpuddle Martyr at Dorchester’s Shire Hall. Discover the stories of children and adults who were tried here.
Explore the digital interactives, quizzes and games, try on the hats, wigs and magistrates’ gowns, and discover many more surprises when you come!
There are lots of fun family activities and events throughout the year. Check the events page for details, or sign up to our mailing list here.
What is a Mummy?
Well, in our exhibition it certainly isn't the female of daddy! Then what is a mummy? Many people think of mummies as bandaged human forms and associate them with horror films such as the "Curse of the Mummy" while others regard them as somewhat humorous characters in cartoons. Whatever the image, Egyptian mummies have gripped people’s imagination and have been a source of wonder, mystery and magic. The dictionary definition describes it as "A dead human body embalmed and dried after the manner of the ancient Egyptians. A body preserved in a dry state from the process of putrefaction." Explore our site if you want to learn more about the Egyptian mummies and the amazing stories that surround them.
Mummies - an exciting exhibition displaying exact facsimiles of some of the Royal Mummies and thrilling facts about mummification process and the cult of dead in Ancient Egypt.
Mummies Exhibition
What is a Mummy?
Well, in our exhibition it certainly isn't the female of daddy! Then what is a mummy? Many people think of mummies as bandaged human forms and associate them with horror films such as the "Curse of the Mummy" while others regard them as somewhat humorous characters in cartoons. Whatever the image, Egyptian mummies have gripped people’s imagination and have been a source of wonder, mystery and magic. The dictionary definition describes it as "A dead human body embalmed and dried after the manner of the ancient Egyptians. A body preserved in a dry state from the process of putrefaction." Explore our site if you want to learn more about the Egyptian mummies and the amazing stories that surround them.
Mummies - an exciting exhibition displaying exact facsimiles of some of the Royal Mummies and thrilling facts about mummification process and the cult of dead in Ancient Egypt.
The Dinosaur Museum
Icen WayThe Terracotta Warriors Museum in Dorchester, Dorset, is one of the only museums outside China exclusively dedicated to the amazing Terracotta Warriors. All the terracotta warriors displayed in the museum have been specially made for exhibition by the technicians of the Lintong Museum Cultural Relic Workshop, Xian, China, as well as workshops of the China National Arts & Crafts Corporation, Xian.
High East Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1JU.
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Terracotta Warriors Museum
10 Salisbury StThe Terracotta Warriors Museum in Dorchester, Dorset, is one of the only museums outside China exclusively dedicated to the amazing Terracotta Warriors. All the terracotta warriors displayed in the museum have been specially made for exhibition by the technicians of the Lintong Museum Cultural Relic Workshop, Xian, China, as well as workshops of the China National Arts & Crafts Corporation, Xian.
High East Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1JU.
"Your'll see the world's best collection of tanks, representing every major conflict of the last century, displayed in awe-inspiring, modern exhibitions. Each tells a story of this British invention; from the mud of the Somme, to the beaches of Normandy and the deserts of Iraq - featuring powerful stories from the soldiers that fought in them. "
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Het Tankmuseum
Linsay Road"Your'll see the world's best collection of tanks, representing every major conflict of the last century, displayed in awe-inspiring, modern exhibitions. Each tells a story of this British invention; from the mud of the Somme, to the beaches of Normandy and the deserts of Iraq - featuring powerful stories from the soldiers that fought in them. "
The Tutankhamun Exhibition in Dorchester was the first exhibition outside Egypt to feature an exact anatomical recreation of Tutankhamun's mummy. The mummy took over two years of research and experimentation to recreate, following x-rays and measurements of Tutankhamun's mummy.
Since it opened the Exhibition has been seen by visitors from all over Britain and many parts of the world exceeding most attendance records.
The Tutankhamun Exhibition features amongst many wonderful treasures: The Golden Mask of Tutankhamun, The Golden Throne of Tutankhamun, Tutankhamun's mummy. The Golden figure of Tutankhamun the Harpooner. A selection of Tutankhamun's jewels is also displayed.
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Tutankhamun Exhibition
25 High W StThe Tutankhamun Exhibition in Dorchester was the first exhibition outside Egypt to feature an exact anatomical recreation of Tutankhamun's mummy. The mummy took over two years of research and experimentation to recreate, following x-rays and measurements of Tutankhamun's mummy.
Since it opened the Exhibition has been seen by visitors from all over Britain and many parts of the world exceeding most attendance records.
The Tutankhamun Exhibition features amongst many wonderful treasures: The Golden Mask of Tutankhamun, The Golden Throne of Tutankhamun, Tutankhamun's mummy. The Golden figure of Tutankhamun the Harpooner. A selection of Tutankhamun's jewels is also displayed.
"Magnificent sharks, colourful clownfish or perhaps inquisitive sea turtles? Does a clever common octopus grab your attention or do you prefer playful penguins? Maybe you simply can’t decide!
Here at SEA LIFE Weymouth you can make up your mind and see them all - from the curious and the rescued to the rare and the enigmatic. You’ll be able to get closer to them than ever before."
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SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth
"Magnificent sharks, colourful clownfish or perhaps inquisitive sea turtles? Does a clever common octopus grab your attention or do you prefer playful penguins? Maybe you simply can’t decide!
Here at SEA LIFE Weymouth you can make up your mind and see them all - from the curious and the rescued to the rare and the enigmatic. You’ll be able to get closer to them than ever before."
"The Keep was originally the gatehouse for the Depot Barracks of the Dorsetshire Regiment as well as the County Armoury. It was completed in 1879, in time for the amalgamation of 39th and 54th Regiments of Foot who become the 1st and 2nd Battalions the Dorsetshire Regiment in 1881. The Depot Barracks were the administrative centre for the Dorsetshire Regiment and its centre for recruitment and training. The Depot carried out this function between 1879 and 1958 with only one break. This was during World War Two when the barracks was used by the 701st Ordnance Light Maintenance Company and the 1st Quartermaster Company of the American Armed Forces."
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The Keep Military Museum
Bridport Road"The Keep was originally the gatehouse for the Depot Barracks of the Dorsetshire Regiment as well as the County Armoury. It was completed in 1879, in time for the amalgamation of 39th and 54th Regiments of Foot who become the 1st and 2nd Battalions the Dorsetshire Regiment in 1881. The Depot Barracks were the administrative centre for the Dorsetshire Regiment and its centre for recruitment and training. The Depot carried out this function between 1879 and 1958 with only one break. This was during World War Two when the barracks was used by the 701st Ordnance Light Maintenance Company and the 1st Quartermaster Company of the American Armed Forces."
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Vervoersmogelijkheden
No 4 Bus to Weymouth from Seven Acres
The bus stop is less that 30 seconds walk from the house. It leaves every 35 minutes. Check the website for the time table.
https://bustimes.org/services/4-weymouth-kings-statue-preston-seven-acres-road?
Vervoersmogelijkheden
Bus from The Spice Ship exploring the Jurassic Coast ..
X54 - https://bustimes.org/services/x54-weymouth-kings-statue-poole-bus-station
X52 - https://bustimes.org/services/x52-bridport-bus-station-weymouth-kings-statue