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Dorset attractions
Dorset attractions
Shaftesbury - charming town in north Dorset
Corfe Castle - a National Trust site, an impressive ruined Norman castle
The Jurassic Coast of Dorset and East Devon , a World Heritage site
Poole Harbour - the second largest natural harbour in the world (second only to Sydney), and the largest in Europe
Brownsea Island near Poole - a National Trust site, famous for its large population of red squirrels, and as the birthplace of the Scout Movement
The Great Dorset Steam Fair near Blandford Forum - 600 acres of steam engines attended by over 200,000 visitors for a week in August/September each year. During the fair, the camping site becomes the largest community in the county!
The Cerne Abbas Giant - a giant figure carved into the side of a hill by removing turf to expose white chalk
The Isle of Portland and Portland Bill
Wimborne Minster - a big church in a small town
Studland Beach - a popular beach and beauty spot
Bovington Tank Museum a very interesting tank museum.
Swanage Steam Railway, Swanage, Dorset, England (Park at Norden Park and Ride station), . daily April to October. Ride in authentic heritage carriages for 6 miles from Corfe Castle to the seaside resort of Swanage behind an original steam locomotive £9. �
Gaggle of Geese Charity Poultry Auction, Gaggle of Geese, ☎ 01300 345249, . A charity poultry auction, farmers market and car boot sale is held twice a year in the grounds of the Gaggle of Geese. Flock to the pub at the end of May or the second Sunday in September to buy all sorts of poultry, all profits go to local charities. �
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