8 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Dorset - Atlas Obscura

Unusual
Attractions
in Dorset

Dorset, England

Holloways of Dorset

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

Dorset, England

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.

Dorset, England

Old Harry Rocks

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

Dorset, England

Tout Quarry Sculpture Park

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

Dorset, England

Wimborne Minster Model Town

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

Dorset, England

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.

Dorset, England

Bovington Tank Range

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

Dorset, England

Lyme Regis Museum

A local museum honors the overlooked discoveries of Mary Anning, one of the first professional fossil hunters.

Unique
Food & Drink
in Dorset

Dorset Knobs

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

World Nettle Eating Championships

Get ready to feel the burn.

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