East Dorset Purbeck to Christchurch
Durdle Door The internationally-acclaimed rescue
all have their own individual wonders and attractions, and a tour of the area will not disappoint.
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Moreton Moreton Gardens, St Nicholas Church with its etched glass windows, and the nearby tranquil Tadnoll and Winfrith Heaths are all superb. Te Jubilee Trail and Lawrence Cycle Ride pass through, and the Lawrence Trail starts at the Tank Museum and follows the history of T.E. Lawrence. Nearby Clouds Hill was the home of Lawrence of Arabia.
Winfrith Newburgh & Chaldon
Herring Two small villages close to the Purbeck Way. Te South West Coast Path from Chaldon Herring leads to Durdle Door with its iconic arch and sandy beach.
rom Dorchester to the Isle of Purbeck, the towns, villages and hamlets
West & East Lulworth Lulworth Cove has eateries, boat trips and kayaking, and a short walk along the South West Coast Path brings you to Durdle Door. Cycling on the East Lulworth Ride is popular, the beaches are superb, Stair Hole cliff-top lake is extraordinary and Lulworth Castle and Park has beautiful grounds and a chapel. More information can be obtained from the Visitor Information Centre at Lulworth Cove.
Wareham A Gateway to the Isle of Purbeck. Te quay, once a busy bustling port for large ships, is now one of the most relaxing places in the area. Tere are boat trips, craft to hire, many shops, Saturday markets on the quay and farmers’ markets every fourth Tursday at the Corn Exchange.
Attractions include the:
Town Museum - with an interesting section on T. E. Lawrence works.
Saxon Walls - surround the town and offer an interesting walk.
St Martin’s Church - with medieval wall paintings and a Lawrence of Arabia effigy.
Monkey World Ape & Rescue Centre - for a fun DAY OUT!
Springfield Country Hotel - luxury accommodation with a spa and more.
Purbeck Sports Centre - multi activity sports centre. Contact Purbeck Information and Heritage Centre for more local information.
centre, MONKEY WORLD, opened in 1987 to provide a home for nine abused Spanish beach chimpanzees. Now, it is home to over 250 primates of more than 20 different species. Many have been neglected, kept in unnatural conditions, or experienced unbelievable cruelty. At Monkey World, they can all enjoy the company of their own kind in a safe and natural environment, and some are even part of international breeding programmes for endangered species.
In the centre of the town, the
PURBECK SPORTS CENTRE is a large, multi-activity centre where everyone is welcome to use the
facilities on either a regular or occasional basis.
Combining fun with conservation, half-hourly keeper talks at the park explain all about man’s closest living relative. Visitors can see the stars of TV’s ‘Monkey Life’, then ‘monkey around’ in the south’s largest Great Ape play area. There are several food outlets available at the park, or visitors are welcome to bring a picnic and enjoy lunch in the beautiful surroundings. For more details, see the advert.
Springfield Country Hotel Leisure Club & Spa
Grange Road,Wareham, Dorset BH20 5AL
enquiries@thespringfield.co.uk
Tel: 01929 552177 Fax: 01929 551862
www.thespringfield.co.uk
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Photo credit: Andrew Hutchison on Wikimedia Commons
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