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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Wareham
Attraction type: Wildlife park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 8 attractions in Poole

Former private island complete with castle built by Henry VIII is now a wildlife sanctuary containing one of the last red squirrel colonies in Britain.

Attraction type: Island; Wildlife park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 16 attractions in Bournemouth
Attraction type: Game/entertainment center
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 16 attractions in Bournemouth

Bournemouth Beach could be the highlight of your whole trip - very clean, beautiful and friendly. For more information about the area, the official Bournemouth Tourism website www.bournemouth.c... has

Attraction type: Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 4 attractions in Swanage
Attraction type: Bar/club
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 16 attractions in Bournemouth

Landmarc Restaurant Theatre - Winner of 'Best Evening Experience' at the Bournemouth Tourism Awards 2006. The Landmarc is a stunning contemporary venue set in a converted church in Bournemouth Town Centre. It caters for all ages and tastes, and regulary hosts evening entertainment on its pupose-built theatre stage. Entertainment ranges from the UK's leading tribute bands and comedy showcases to international pop stars. Being a 500 capacity venue, Landmarc can cater from birthday parties to large corporate events. For the best night out in Bournemouth it has to be the Landmarc.

Attraction type: Dinner theater
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Verwood
Attraction type: Farm
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 4 attractions in Swanage
Attraction type: Castle
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 8 attractions in Poole
Attraction type: Farm
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 16 attractions in Bournemouth

Seafront Aquarium near the pier. Oceanarium, Pier Approach, Bournemouth, BH2 5AA Tel 01202 311993 http://www.oceana...

Attraction type: Aquarium; Zoo
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 8 attractions in Poole
Attraction type: Beach
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Beaminster
Attraction type: Ranch; Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 16 attractions in Bournemouth
Attraction type: Art gallery
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 16 attractions in Bournemouth

Tethered Hot Air Balloon raises visitors 500 feet into the air, it views the English Channel and Dorset countryside.

Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 3 attractions in Lyme Regis
Attraction type: Bar/club
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Isle of Portland
Attraction type: Lighthouse
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 3 attractions in Lyme Regis

This museum has a large display of fossils from the area.

Attraction type: Natural history museum
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 3 attractions in Lyme Regis
Attraction type: Specialty shop
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Bridport
Attraction type: Art gallery
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Charmouth
Attraction type: Natural history museum
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