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Places to visit:

Dorset:

Fun, natural wonder, history and heritage, Dorset has so much to offer. You've a choice of castles, such as Portland Bill and Corfu Castle. The whole family will thrill to the Sea Life Centre and the award-winning Dinosaur Museum. There are theatres, sports centres, magnificent gardens such as Grace Gardens, and there's the historic splendour of the Allworth Estate.

You can also enjoy the chance to travel back in time on the steam-driven Swan age Railway. Delve into the region's rich heritage by visiting such sites as the quaint and peaceful cottage, once occupied by one of our greatest writers, Thomas Hardy.

You can linger awhile at the fascinating Chisel Beach or hunt for fossils on the Jurassic Coast. There are numerous visitor attractions where no matter what your age you can spend a fascinating family day out. There's fun by the sea on miles of golden sand and places the kids will love.