Bournemouth Mini Guide

Attractions and ActivitiesSherborne Castle & Lakeside GardensEnjoy a great day out at the famous castle built by Sir Walter Raleigh in1594 and stately home to the Digby family since 1617. The Castledisplays glorious art, furniture and porcelain collections from 400 yearsof English history. In the cellars see Raleigh’s original kitchen,archaeological treasures and family artefacts. Explore the magnificent‘Capability’ Brown landscape and gardens extending the 50-acre lake -great for picnics and walks, Children U16 Free.Open: Castle, Gardens, Gift Shop & Tearoom, 1st April to 28th October2012. Daily except, Mon & Fri (Open BH Mondays) 11.00am -4.30pm last entry. (Castle interior opens later on Sats at 2.00pm.)Sherborne Castle, new road, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 5nr Tel: 01935 812072Web: www.sherbornecastle.com Email: enquiries@sherbornecastle.comD o r S E TCorfe Castle Model VillageSee Corfe Castle and the village in miniature still intact before itsdestruction by Cromwell’s troops. 1/20 th scale make you feel like a Giant!Set in beautiful Purbeck countryside, with an enchanted fairygarden, Giant Games and punishment area. With a great tea roomserving good quality produce at reasonable prices.Adults £3.95, Senior £3.50, Child £2.75, 3 and under free, Family(2+3) £12.00.Open: February - October everyday (closed Fridays) 10.00am -4/5.00pm. School holidays 7 days.D o r S E TThe Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset BH20 5EZ Tel: 01929 481234Web: www.corfecastlemodelvillage.co.uk Email: corfecastlemodel@aol.comCorfe CastleEnjoy one of Britain’s most iconic and evocative survivors of theEnglish Civil War, partially demolished in 1646 by theParliamentarians. A favourite haunt for adults and children alike,you can’t fail to be captivated by these romantic castle ruins withbreathtaking views across Purbeck.Discover 1000 years of the castle’s history as a royal palace andfortress. With fallen walls and secret places, there are tales oftreachery and treason around every corner.The castle, shop and tea rooms are open daily from 10.00am.D o r S E TThe Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset BH20 5EZ Tel: 01929 481294Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/corfecastle Email: corfecastle@nationaltrust.org.uk0845 051 1700 | www.bournemouth.co.uk 39