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1. 

Badbury rings

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Barrington Court

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An enchanting formal garden influenced by Gertrude Jekyll and laid out in a series of walled rooms, including the White Garden, the Rose and Iris Garden and the Lily Garden. The working Kitchen Garden has espaliered apple, pear and plum trees trained along high stone walls. The Tudor Manor House was restored in the 1920s by the Lyle family. It is let to Stuart Interiors as showrooms with antique furniture for sale thereby offering visitors a different kind of visit to a National Trust House.

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Site 1

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Barrington, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0NQ

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In Barrington village, 5ml NE of Ilminster, on B3168. Signposted from A358 (Ilminster–Taunton) or A303 (Hayes End roundabout). Tight access down lane to property

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£5.50, child £2.50, family £13.50 (2 adults & 3 children). Groups £4.80

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+44 (0)1960 241 938

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+44 (0)1960 241 973

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Bath

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Bath is packed with places to visit and things to do. the City's rich diversity of museums, galleries, gardens and attractions means there is something for everyone. Bath is one of the those rare cities with which it's all to easy to fall in love with. Browse our selection of the best special breaks in Bath & Beyond by theme and offer. You'll find ideas for superb accommodation in every section, and complementary suggestions from shops, restaurants and attractions.

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Bath Tourist Information Centre, Abbey Chambers, Abbey Church Yard, Bath, BA1 1LY

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0906 711 2000 calls cost 50p a min

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01225 477221

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Email 1

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4. 

Bath Assembly Rooms

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Designed by John Wood the Younger in 1769, Bath.

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5. 

Bath Assembly Rooms

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A NAtional Trust Property. Designed by John Wood the Younger in 1769, at a time when Bath was becoming fashionable among polite society, the Assembly Rooms were both a meeting place and venue for public functions. Bombed in 1942, they were subsequently restored and are now let to Bath & North East Somerset Council, which has its Museum of Costume in the basement. d

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Bennett Street, Bath, BA1 2QH

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North of Milsom Street, East of the Circus

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Admission free. Admission charge to Museum of Costume (inc. NT members).

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All year, Call fist, Closed when in use for functions and 25/26 Dec. Access is guaranteed in Aug.

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01225 477789

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01225 477767

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Bennetts Water Gardens,

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A superb natural collection of water lillies.

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Weymouth

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01305 785150

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7. 

Bishops Palace & Gardens

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Situated at the heart of the city of Wells, this splendid Medieval Palace is set within 14 acres of gardens. The entire Palace and grounds are surrounded by fortifications and a moat, and entered through a gatehouse with drawbridge and portcullis.

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The Palace, Wells, Somerset BA5 2PD

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A371/A37 from Bristol; A39 from Bath

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Adult £3.50 Child £1.00 Concession £1.50 £2.50

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01749 678691

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8. 

Bishops Palace & Gardens

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Situated at the heart of the city of Wells, this splendid Medieval Palace is set within 14 acres of gardens. The entire Palace and grounds are surrounded by fortifications and a moat, and entered through a gatehouse with drawbridge and portcullis.

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The Palace, Wells, Somerset BA5 2PD

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A371/A37 from Bristol; A39 from Bath

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Adult £3.50 Child £1.00 Concession £1.50 £2.50

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01749 678691

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9. 

Blue Pool, Furebrook

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Famous beauty spot where the 'pool' varies in colour from vivid green to blue. A rare oasis of peace in a hectic world, The Blue Pool has attracted visitors since it was opened in 1935. Once a clay pit, the pool changes colour from minute to minute and is surrounded by 25 acres of glorious heather, gorse and pinetrees. Grounds, shop, Tea House and Museum.

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Nr Wareham

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01929 551408

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Bovington Tank Museum

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One of the finest exhibitions of Tank warfare in the country.

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Bovington, near Wareham

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01929 463953

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Bradford on Avon

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12. 

Bridge signs

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Many of the bridges across the river Stour have signs on the bridges (including Sturminster Newton) warrning people they may be deported to the colonies for defacing the bridges.

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Sturminster Newton bridge, Sturminster Marshal, Durweston near Blandford and Witchampton bridges

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Free

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All Year

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Bridport & West Dorset Golf Club

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Cliff Top Links 18 Holes 6028 yards, SSS 69 (With 9 Hole Pitch & Putt)

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East Cliff, West Bay, Bridport, DT6 5QG

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The Course Is Situated One and a Half Miles South Of Bridport - East of west Bay Harbour

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Visitors Welcome - Members only 8am - 9.30am Daily / 12pm - 2pm Weekends

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01308 422 597

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14. 

Broadstone (Dorset) Golf Club

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Undulating Heathland 18 Holes 6315 yards, SSS 70

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Site 1

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Wentworth drive, Broadstone, BH18 8DQ

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The Course Is Situated Off the A329 to B3072 to Broadstone

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Weekday visitors start play between 9.30am to 11.30am and 2pm to 4pm in Summer 9.30 -11am in Winter.

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01202 692 595

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Email 1

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15. 

Brookland Wood - Fontmell Magna

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Brookland Wood is an attractive and successful 2.9ha WOYD site located a few miles south of Shaftesbury in the village of Fontmell Magna, just outside the Cranbourne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs AONB. Formerly improved grassland it was planted in 1998 with mixed native broadleaves, mainly oak, ash, field maple and some woody shrubs. OS map sheets: OS Land 183 Designations: AONB - Area of Grid reference: ST860170 Size: 2.91 ha (7.19 acres)

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Management access is directly off the narrow country lane directly into the SE corner of the wood.

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16. 

Brownsea Island

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A wonderfully atmospheric island of heath and woodland, in Poole Harbour Island and nature reserve with over 500 acres of heath, woodland and secluded beaches. Mostly covered in heath and woodland, the island is home to a rich variety of wildlife, including the endangered red squirrel and many species of seabird. Part of the island is leased to the Dorset Wildlife Trust as a reserve, where terns and waders gather. There are many delightful walks to enjoy, through thickets of trees and down to hidden coves. The island’s famous peacocks can be seen strutting around on the green near the church. d

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Site 1   Site 2   Site 3

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Poole Harbour, Dorset, BH13 7EE

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In Poole Harbour. Boats run from Poole Quay, Bournemouth and Sandbanks. Visitors may land on the beach with a dinghy on southern side and western end.

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£3.70, child £1.70, family £9 (2 adults and up to 3 children), family £5.40 (1 adult and up to 3 children). Groups £3.40, child £1.40.

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22 Mar - 2 Nov 10 - 4

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01202 707744

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01202 701635

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Email 1

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17. 

Bullpits Golf Club

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Wooded Parkland With Lake & River Stour, 9 Holes(18 Tees) 3362 yards, SSS 57

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Bourton, Near Gillingham, SP8 5AX

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The Course is Situated Off the A303 at Bourton - Follow Signs in the Village

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Visitors & Societies Welcome anytime Except Sunday Mornings

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01747 840 229

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18. 

Butter Cross

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A rare extant medieval stone cross plinth.

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Beside minor road to Alcombe, 350 metres (400 yards) NW of Dunster parish church

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Free

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All Year

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