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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.
There's all sorts to do in Dorset with the family, including discovering places to explore in gardens, parks, the countryside and on the beach.
Plan your festive day out at places around Dorset. From illuminated trails, festive walks to Christmas traditions at houses and gardens, there's something for the whole family to enjoy.
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 near the beach, surrounded by thriving habitats in a spot famous for red squirrels.
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.
Celebrate the colourful autumn season at Kingston Lacy this half-term with creativity fun through the gardens and woodland.
Check out our Wicked Wildlife Trail this October half-term. Can you balance round the spider's web? Who's in the box? Will you take the welly walk?
Leap, scamper, and climb, get nutty about red squirrels this October half term on Brownsea Island.
Can you find the castle critters? Explore the ruins to learn more about them and see if you are lucky enough to spot one on your adventure.
Get involved this October with a new family quest and the return of the teddy bear zip-wire!
Brownsea is one of the last remaining strongholds in the south for the native red squirrels and autumn is the perfect time to catch sight of one of these elusive animals.
Join our knowledgeable tour guide for an insight into the 1000 year history of Corfe Castle.
Slurp your way into autumn at Kingston Lacy. Visit the Kitchen Garden to see our apple press in action and taste apple juice made with apples from Kingston Lacy's orchards.
Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.