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Shaftesbury Abbey Ruins and Museum

Historical Museum Pushchair access Disabled access
Discover the 700 year history of the abbey, which was the foremost Benedictine community for women in this country.
Contact: 01747 852910
Address: Park Walk, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 8JR
Web:www.shaftesburyabbey.co.uk

The Blue Pool

Pushchair access Changing facilities available Disabled access Eating facilities
A former claypit, the Blue Pool is now the site of a unique and beautiful phenomenon. The clay particles in the water refract the light, causing continuous colour changes within the water.
Contact: 01929 551408
Address: Furzebrook Road, Wareham, Dorset BH20 5AT
Web:www.bluepooluk.com

Tutankhamun Exhibition

Museum Pushchair access Disabled access Eating facilities
A detailed and accurate recreation of Tutankhamun's tomb, with all its magnificent treasures.
Contact: 01305 269571
Address: High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1UW
Web: www.tutankhamun-exhibition.co.uk

Weymouth Sea Life Park

Animals Pushchair access Changing facilities available Disabled access Eating facilities
See tropical fish, octopus, penguins, otters, seals and more. There is also 'Splash Lagoon' (a swimming pool with jets) and Pirate Golf.
Contact: 01305 788255
Address: Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 7SX
Web: www.sealifeeurope.com

Wimborne Model Town and Gardens

Pushchair access Changing facilities available Disabled access Eating facilities
This model town, which is to the scale of 1/10th, depicts a 1950s style market town. There is also a recently built Hornby Model Trains and Tram exhibit.
Contact: 01202 881924
Address: King Street, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 1DY
Web: www.wimborne-modeltown.com

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