What's around us past and present.

The Cavalcade of Costume, Historical Costume Museum was the inspiration of the remarkable Mrs Betty Penny. She had travelled the country with her costumes for a period of 35 years and was awarded the M.B.E. in 1984 for her contribution to charity.

Shillingstone is a picturesque village with a restored medieval cross. The worshipful church stands away from the main part of the village and is of 12th century origin.

A beautiful late Victorian seaside villa with Museum, Art Gallery, Shop, Cafe and Gardens. Includes Victorian and Edwardian Art, Japanese Gallery, changing exhibitions, and activities for children.

The world’s best collection of tanks, displayed in 5 halls. From the very first to the very latest, we house 250 tanks from across the globe. For information about special events see www.tankmuseum.org.

The Town Mill sits on a bend in the River Lim, where a watermill has existed since 1340. Largely neglected for the last seventy years, it is now a thriving attraction run by over 100 local volunteers, who work to maintain the heritage of this ancient site for us

The "Verwood Heathland Heritage Centre" project has preserved and restored a unique Primitive Country Pottery workshop, focusing on the Dorset Heathland and local Crafts.