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Holloways of Dorset

These ancient sunken lanes were naturally tunneled into the soft ground by countless footsteps.

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Tyneham Ghost Village

In 1943 the British military took control of this village, telling residents they had to leave temporarily. The villagers were never allowed to return.

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Old Harry Rocks

65 million-year-old chalk outcroppings mark the end of the Jurassic Coast.

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Tout Quarry Sculpture Park

This former quarry is now a vibrant labyrinth of magical in situ sculptures.

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Wimborne Minster Model Town

This tiny town features a tiny town that acts as a 3D snapshot of the town during the 1950's.

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Abbotsbury Swannery

The world's only managed flock of mute swans was established as a factory for monk meat but is now an adorable sanctuary.

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Bovington Tank Range

A popular day's outing in Bovington consists of watching military tank driving practice.

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Dorset Knobs

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Dorset Knobs

Only one bakery still makes these hard biscuits that were once beloved by Thomas Hardy.

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English skipper Annie Gilbert found a basketball that had been out to sea for quite a while.

Found: A Barnacle-Covered Basketball Lost at Sea

Spalding, did you see Wilson out there?

by Vittoria Traverso

November 03, 2017