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- Portland Castle
Overlooking Portland Harbour in Dorset stands one of Henry...
- Maiden Castle
Maiden Castle in Dorset is one of the largest and most...
- Dover Castle
Show your bus or train ticket, or bike helmet, at the point...
- Sherborne Old Castle
Originally a bishop’s palace, Sherborne Old Castle became...
- Fiddleford Manor
Opening Times: Open daily, 10am-6pm from April to October,...
- Stonehenge
Visit Stonehenge and hundreds of other historic places for...
- History of Hadrian's Wall
Who built the wall? Hadrian’s Wall was built by the army of...
- Old Wardour Castle
Set in the peaceful Wiltshire countryside beside a lake, Old...
- Portland Castle
Winterbourne Abbas, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9LX. Before You Go. Now in a wooded glade, this small prehistoric circle of nine standing stones was constructed around 4,000 years ago. Read more about the history of the Nine Stones.
Overlooking Portland Harbour in Dorset stands one of Henry VIII's finest coastal forts, built in the early 1540s to protect against French and Spanish invasion. Today it provides a great day out for visitors and its audio tour, included in the admission price, tells of the castle's 450 year history and the part it played in the First and Second ...
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- Christchurch Castle and Norman House – Castle
- Kingston Russell Stone Circle – Stone Circle
- St Catherine’s Chapel, Abbotsbury – Chapel
- The Nine Stones, Winterbourne Abbas – Stone Circle
The castle remains include parts of the keep and the 12th century riverside chamber block or Norman House, a very early example of domestic architecture including a rare Norman chimney.
Late Neolithic or early Bronze Age circle of 18 fallen stones, on a hilltop overlooking Abbotsbury and the sea.
14th-century chapel overlooking Abbotsbury Abbey built by monks as a place of pilgrimage and retreat.
Now in a wooded glade, this small prehistoric circle of nine standing stones was made around 4,000 years ago. Also known as the Devil’s Nine Stones, the Nine Ladies, or Lady Williams and her Dog
Dorset is home to many beautiful and inspirational National Trust locations. You'll find everything from an island paradise, ancient hill carvings and hidden gems, to a ruined castle, Italian inspired palace and the homes of literary giants Thomas Hardy and T.E. Lawrence.
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A coastal castle dating back to King Henry VIII's reign has reported its highest ever visitor numbers. Just under 30,000 people visited Portland Castle in Dorset in 2023 - an increase of 20% on...
