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PARNHAM
Beaminster DT8 3NA Tel 01308 862204
Description
Fine Tudor mansion and former home of John
Makepiece, furniture designer, whose workshop is on display as well
as exhibitions by contemporary designers
Location
I mile south of Beaminster. Beaminster is
between Bridport and Crewkerne on A3066
Opening Times
Apr-Oct Wed, Sun and BH 10-5
Disabled Access
Facilities.
Admission Prices
Adult £4 Child £2
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POOLE POTTERY
The Quay, Poole BH15 1RF
Description
One of the many interesting things to do
on the quayside at Poole is visit the factory (and shop) of this
pottery which has been producing
Location
On the quay in the old town, Poole
Opening Times
Apr-Oct 9.30-5.30 Nov-Mar 9.30-5
Disabled Access
Facilities
Admission Prices
Adult £3.50 Child £2.25
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PORTLAND CASTLE
Castle Town Portland DT5 1AZ Tel 01305
820539
Description:
One of the best preserved of Henry V111's
coastal forts, built in impressive white Portland stone. It was
originally intended to repel Spanish and French invasions and changed
hands many times during the civil war.
Location
Overlooking Portland harbour adjacent to
RN helicopter base. (Portland southern tip of Dorset beyond
Weymouth) Rail: Weymouth 4.5 miles.
Opening Times:
22 Mar- Oct 10-6 (or dusk)
Disabled Access:
Ground floor only
Admission Prices:
Adults £2.20 Children £1.10
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Red House Museum and Gardens
Quay Road, Christchurch, Dorset Tel 01202
482860
Description
Local history, archaeology, natural
history, costume and changing exhibitions of contemporary art.
Location
Near the priory in Christchurch
Opening Times
Tue-Sat 10-5 Sun 2-5.
Disabled Access
Unconfirmed
Admission Prices
Unconfirmed
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Royal Signals Museum
Blandford Camp, Blandford Forum DT11 8RH Tel
01258 482248
Description
The history of signaling, radio and line
communications from the Crimean War to the present day is exhibited
in this museum
Location
I mile south of Beaminster. Beaminster is
between Bridport and Crewkerne on A3066
Opening Times
Mon - Fri 10-5 and weekends Jun-Serp
10-4
Disabled Access
Facilities.
Admission Prices
Adult £4 Child £2
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RUSSELL-COTES ART GALLERY & MUS.
East Cliff, Bournemouth BH1 3AA Tel 01202
295644
Description
17c-20c paintings, sculpture, miniatures,
ceramics, furniture. programme of special events
Location
Bournemouth
Opening Times
Tue-Sun 10-5
Disabled Access
Yes
Admission Prices
Free
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