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Days out in Dorset Shaftesbury Abbey Ruins and Museum 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 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 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 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 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 Page 1 | 2 | 3