Brewery Square in Dorchester

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A Cultural Day in Dorchester

Start your day with a walk around Maiden Castle, one of the largest and most complex Iron Age hill forts in Europe. During the Summer, you’ll also be able to walk around the Dorset Sunflower Trail which is just next door and provides some great photo opportunities. Head into Dorchester itself and grab some lunch at Brewery Square, which has a range of independent and chain eateries and some great shops. Along the high street you’ll find a number of museums including the Tutenkhamun Exhibition, the Dorset Museum, the Teddy Bear Museum, the Keep Military Museum and the Dinosaur Museum, so there’s something for everyone, no matter what your interests are.

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Maiden Castle
Maiden Castle is the largest Iron Age hill fort in Europe and covers an area of 47 acres.
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9.4 miles from Sandyholme Holiday Park

Brewery Square
A vibrant shopping and leisure destination in the county town of Dorchester
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Brewery Square, 21 Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 1QR
7.4 miles from Sandyholme Holiday Park

The Tutankhamun Exhibition
A spectacular recreation of Tutankhamun's tomb and treasures
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The Tutankhamun Exhibition, High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1UW
7.6 miles from Sandyholme Holiday Park

Teddy Bear Museum
A unique fun museum that will charm and delight teddy bear lovers of all ages.
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Eastgate, corner of High East St. & Salisbury St, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1JU
7.3 miles from Sandyholme Holiday Park

The Keep Military Museum
Showcasing over 300 years of history over 4 floors, The Keep is an informative museum for all ages to learn about what our soldiers went through during their battles.
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The Keep Military Museum Barrack Road Dorchester DT1 1RN
7.8 miles from Sandyholme Holiday Park

The Dinosaur Museum
A fantastic hands-on museum with dinosaur skeletons and much more!
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The Dinosaur Museum, Icen Way, Dorchester, DT1 1EW
7.2 miles from Sandyholme Holiday Park

Dorchester
The county town, with good shopping, museums and restaurants.
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Dorchester
7.3 miles from Sandyholme Holiday Park

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