Fontmell Down
Shaftesbury, Dorset
A rare chance to see stunning displays of chalk downland flowers and butterflies with stunning views over the Blackmore Vale.
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Kingcombe Meadows
Maiden Newton, Dorset
Gateway to the Kingcombe National Nature Reserve (KNNR), Kingcombe Meadows offers the opportunity to step back in time on a traditional working farm complete with flower rich grassland, ancient…
Kingcombe Visitor Centre
Dorchester , Dorset
Set amidst winding country lanes, delightful rivers and superb, unspoilt countryside, Kingcombe Visitor Centre is a place to relax and be inspired. Spend some time exploring our wildlife-friendly…
Lorton Meadows Conservation Centre
Weymouth, Dorset
The Lorton Meadows Nature Reserve is open all year around. Visit Meadow Barn at the Conservation Centre to plan your day exploring the nature reserve using our guides and maps.
Please note…
The Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre
Kimmeridge, Dorset
An interactive marine wildlife centre situated on a beautiful stretch of Dorset's Jurassic Coast, with splendid views from grassy cliff tops and an underwater nature trail for snorkelers. The…
Wild Woodbury
Wareham, Dorset
Three years into Dorset Wildlife Trust's community rewilding project at Bere Regis and we are celebrating the introduction of free-roaming livestock to the site, the benefits of the landscape…