For RSPB Arne History Week Now and Then (Secrets of the Heath House) Discover how the unique and diverse habitat of heathland was created unintentionally by our ancestors and the marks they left on the landscape – the clues to their existence. Explore the reserve with our expert guides and interpret the historic features, …
Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty The next Dorset History Walk is on Wednesday 9th November in Corfe Village Starting with a general introduction to the history of the place, we will then walk around to look at some particular features of interest. We will use historic photographs to find out what has, and hasn’t, …
Join us for a historical walk around Wareham, led by museum volunteers Suggested donation of £4 per person. The walk will take around 2 hours and will finish in the museum, which will remain open for you to take a look around. Please be aware that the terrain is not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies …
Dorset’s largest indoor attraction! The Tank Museum brings the story of tanks and their crews to life. Experience the biggest day out in history with 100 years of history, 300 tanks, kids activities, and more at Dorset’s largest indoor attraction. This October Half Term, children can find out more about spies during wartime, including a …
A day dedicated to the world’s most infamous tank Tiger 131 only runs twice a year at Tiger Day – so you can’t afford to miss it! See a WWII tank display and explore The Tank Museum on a day dedicated to the world’s most infamous tank. See Tiger 131 in action – the world’s only …
Purbeck Ridgeway and East Corfe Common with Ben Buxton Join Ben Buxton on a guided walk exploring East Corfe Common and the Purbeck Ridgeway. Explore the cultural heritage of the area and discover how history has shaped the landscape. This walk is approximately 3.5 miles in length and will take around 2-2.5 hours This …
From the Wareham and District Archaeology and Local History Society Dorset Churches by Gordon Le Pard Prices: Visitors are welcome! Tickets £3.00. New members welcome. Annual fee is only £10.00 Find out more about the Wareham and District Archaeology and Local History Society (link to the Wareham Tower Chimes website).
From the Wareham and District Archaeology and Local History Society ‘What’s in a name? – A history of Wareham through its street names: past, present and lost’ by Lilian Ladle Prices: Visitors are welcome! Tickets £3.00. New members welcome. Annual fee is only £10.00 Find out more about the Wareham and District Archaeology …
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From the Wareham and District Archaeology and Local History Society Update on Hadrian’s Wall by Mark Corney Prices: Visitors are welcome! Tickets £3.00. New members welcome. Annual fee is only £10.00 Find out more about the Wareham and District Archaeology and Local History Society (link to the Wareham Tower Chimes website).
From the Wareham and District Archaeology and Local History Society Rockbourne Roman Villa by John Smith Prices: Visitors are welcome! Tickets £3.00. New members welcome. Annual fee is only £10.00 Find out more about the Wareham and District Archaeology and Local History Society (link to the Wareham Tower Chimes website).