Powerstock Common
Toller Porcorum, Dorset
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Sopley Common
Christchurch, Dorset
An internationally important heathland with dry and wet heath, bog pools and woodland supporting many rare and threatened wildlife
South Poorton
Bridport, Dorset
Steep wildflower-rich grassland and wet woodland, within a hidden valley.
Sovell Down
Wimborne, Dorset
An oasis of chalk grassland, bordering on an ancient routeway
Stonehill Down
Wareham, Dorset
High on the chalk ridge in the Isle of Purbeck, this chalk downland reserve has far-reaching views across to Poole Harbour.
Sutton Holms
Verwood, Dorset
Traditional unimproved pasture with a small pond, wet grassland, oak woodland and hedges with a stream running through the reserve.
Tadnoll & Winfrith Heath
Dorchester, Dorset
An internationally important lowland heath with wetland habitat supporting many species.
The Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre
Portland, Dorset
Visit the Wild Chesil Centre - it's the gateway to the iconic Chesil Beach and the Fleet Lagoon. Find out about Chesil's diverse wildlife, remarkable geology and stunning views.…
The Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre
Kimmeridge, Dorset
Dorset Wildlife Trust's marine wildlife centre is situated in Kimmeridge Bay on a beautiful stretch of Dorset's Jurassic Coast. Come and enjoy the Interactive displays, aquaria, gift…
Tout Quarries
Portland, Dorset
Stone sculptures and scarce wildlife make this former quarry an interesting and unusual site to visit.