Dorset
Properties and events in Dorset
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
White Mill
We are celebrating Heritage Open Days by offering free entry to White Mill on 7 and 8 September. Discover White Mill, a corn mill with original wooden machinery in a peaceful riverside setting
Lulworth Castle & Park
Visit and discover the stunning Lulworth Castle & Chapel of St Mary.
Lulworth Castle House
Visit the Weld family home in the grounds of Lulworth Castle. The Entrance Hall & Drawing Room will be open to view. The gardens are not open.
Kingston Lacy
We are celebrating Heritage Open Days by offering free entry to Kingston Lacy on 12-14 September. Discover Kingston Lacy, an opulent family home built to resemble a Venetian Palace.
Portland House
Portland House, not normally open to the public, offers a rare opportunity to see inside a very special 1930s house. It has original 1930s features, is beautifully furnished and sits in stunning grounds with far reaching sea views.
Corfe Castle Festival of Cultural Heritage
From artisan crafts to talks and demonstrations, discover the rich and varied heritage of our local area.
Dorset Museum and Art Gallery Thomas Hardy Tour
Join us at the Dorset Museum and Art Gallery to explore the galleries and learn about the life and works of Thomas Hardy through a carefully curated tour of objects from our collections.
Dorset Museum and Art Gallery Collections Discovery Centre Tour
Join the collections team at Dorset Museum and Art Gallery for an exclusive opportunity to explore behind the scenes at our state-of-the-art Collections Discovery Centre.
The Keep Military Museum
Join us for Heritage Open Day 2024, Sunday 15th September, with free admission to the Keep! To celebrate this national event, the Keep will be open for free with a brand new guide to the building itself, a new children’s trail & craft activities.