Fabulous Things to Do in Dorset in the Winter

The winter months are often be the best time to get out and explore Dorset. Whether you are visiting Dorset on holiday or live in Dorset, if you’re looking for activities to keep you busy during the Winter months, here are some of our favourite things to do in Dorset during the winter…

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Swanage Railway offers a memorable steam train experience through the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset.

The track runs for five and a half miles of line from Norden to Corfe Castle, and down to the Dorset town of Swanage.

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The Tank Museum at Bovington offers the biggest collection of tanks in the world with over 300 military machines and 9 exhibitions.

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The Jurassic Coast is England's only natural World Heritage Site and runs for 95 miles from Exmouth, East Devon to Old Harry Rocks, near Swanage in Dorset.

It is famous for the rocks, fossils and landforms that can be found in the area, including rocks from the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.

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Dorset has several famous natural landmarks including:

Durdle Door - the most photographed and famous landmark, this natural limestone arch is a very popular beauty spot in Bournemouth

Visitors to Lulworth Cove will immediately appreciate the panoramic views and crystal clear waters. As part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lulworth Cove offering geology and landforms including the Lulworth Crumple and Stair Hole.

Chesil Beach is a beautiful 18 mile long barrier beach in Dorset, running from Portland to West Bay.

Old Harry Rocks are three chalk formations located on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset. They sit at the most eastern point of the Jurassic Coast. To access Old Harry Rocks, park at the South Beach Car Park at Studland Bay from where you can enjoy a mile long walk with stunning cliff top views.

Monkey World is a popular all-year round attraction in Dorset. It is a 65 acre Chimpanzee Rescue Centre which is home to over 260 rescued monkeys and apes of 24 different species, including monkeys, gorillas, chimpanzees and orangutans.

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A visit to Weymouth Sea Life Centre offers an amazing underwater adventure in the centre of Weymouth. Visitors walk through 13 different  zones exploring the underwater world from the coastline to the depths of the ocean.

Keyneston Mill is located on the River Stour near Blandford and the home of Parterre Fragrances and is open daily all year round (except Tuesdays).

Explore the scented botanic gardens on this working 50 acre estate where they grow, harvest and distil unusual plants and ingredients for luxury perfumes.

Visit and enjoy scented garden tours, an open-air perfume exhibition, fragrance workshops and a special programme of events.