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All the United Kingdom England Dorset

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Dorset

9 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Dorset, England

Updated August 23, 2024

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An overgrown sunken road/green way in Symondsbury, Dorset.

Dorset, England

Holloways of Dorset

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

Dorset, England

Old Harry Rocks

65 million-year-old chalk outcroppings mark the end of the Jurassic Coast.
Tout Quarry Sculpture Park

Dorset, England

Tout Quarry Sculpture Park

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

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.
Modified tanks driving at Bovington.

Dorset, England

Bovington Tank Range

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

The Scout Stone

This commemorative stone was erected near the first Scout campsite.
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Dorset, England

Badbury Rings

An Iron Age hill fort turned scenic nature park.
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Stories About Dorset

Anning scoured the shores and chronicled her adventures.

Sold: A Famous Fossil-Hunter’s Letter That’s Totally Full of Crap

Mary Anning's correspondence helped kick off the study of coprolites.
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August 6, 2020
At St. Peter’s Church, the moon floated above pews and beneath stained-glass windows.

The Moon Went on Tour Through England

It dangled over church pews and disco dancers in Dorset.
by Jessica Leigh Hester
August 7, 2019
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 3, 2017

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