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Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.
Everything from an island, ancient coasts and hidden gems, to a castle, cottages and a home inspired by an Italian palace, there are plenty of things to do in Dorset.
A lavish family home re-imagined as a Venetian Palace in the rural Dorset countryside.
Looking for a day our that'll keep the whole family entertained? Find the best family-friendly places to visit and discover the fun-fill activities on offer as part of our Summer of Play, sponsored by Starling Bank.
Come and experience a theatre performance in the great outdoors this summer, with plenty of shows to choose from across the South West. Bring the whole family, a picnic blanket and some popcorn and settle down to watch the show with nature and perhaps a historic house as your backdrop. Browse our programme of shows and find your nearest performance.
Making new friends, working in amazing places, and knowing that you're helping a great cause - just three great reasons to volunteer with the National Trust in Dorset.
Volunteers play a big part in caring for habitats and helping visitors across Purbeck and we are always looking for friendly and passionate people to join our teams. Come along to our Purbeck volunteer recruitment event on Saturday 20 January to learn more.
Find out all you need to know about joining the volunteer team at White Mill, from the kind of work our volunteers help with and how to get in touch.
There are numerous ways that you can volunteer with the National Trust at Kingston Lacy. Find out how to join our team.
Whether you want to get hands on helping with conservation work in the great outdoors, or enjoy special talks and visits to properties and gardens, find a group for you.
Stay at a National Trust holiday cottage, or campsite, in Dorset and discover more above this special county.
Perfectly placed for sea views and island adventures.
New. A rustic farmhouse close to Corfe Castle and the South West Coast Path.
Discover golden beaches, ruined castles and rolling countryside from this cosy, rural escape at the heart of the Jurassic coast.
An eye-catching thatched cottage on the Kingston Lacy estate, where you’ll find miles of footpaths through lush rolling countryside waiting to be explored.
At the edge of Poole Harbour, with green fields all around this 1940s cottage has views to Brownsea Island.
In the shadow of Corfe Castle, this former groom’s cottage is a quirky retreat in a historic village.
Get a spectacular taste of 1930’s glamour in this stunning Art-Deco, Hollywood -Spanish inspired style villa on the Dorset coast.
A picture-perfect thatch cottage with modern rustic interiors, close to Poole Harbour.
Five sea-view pitches in the grounds of an old dairy farm, with walks inland to the Purbeck hills or to Chapman’s Pool on the Jurassic Coast.
A peaceful site surrounded by grassland and ancient trees on the Kingston Lacy estate, a short stroll from the house and gardens.
A meadow campsite just off the South West Coast Path, with walks inland to the Purbeck hills or to Chapman’s Pool on the Jurassic Coast.
An island campsite that feels a world away from the nearby mainland, surrounded by thriving habitats for rare species, trails and views of the Purbeck Hills.
Whether you’re looking to travel by bus, train, bike or foot, there are many places in Dorset you can visit without a car.
Whether you’re looking to travel by bus, train, bike or foot, there are many places that we care for in Dorset that you can visit without a car. Here’s a little more information that can help you plan your a car-free day out.
Enjoy playful family days out at Kingston Lacy this summer.
Join us for fun filled Summer of Play on Brownsea. Discover a world of adventure with activities for kids big and small.
Hop into a summer of fun at Corfe Castle and discover a variety of games dotted around the ruins.
At the gateway to Purbeck, Corfe Castle has stood watch for a thousand years. It has been a fortress, prison, family home and has even drawn the attention of German spies.
Can you become a castle conservator? Hunt the castle ruins to learn about and collect the tools for your very own castle conservator toolkit.
Come along to one of our volunteer-led Formal Garden tours to discover the history, horticulture and highlights of the season.
This summer join our friendly artisan volunteers and get your hands messy as you explore what it would have been like using clay in medieval times.
Conscious connection, beach yoga at Hive Beach, Burton Bradstock.
Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.