 This tourist attraction in Dorset is a firm family favourite, packed with themed rides and entertainment. Visit the Ghostly Galleon, an exciting pirate swingboat, and the Queen's Big Bouncer - both new for 2005. There's also the ever-popular Space Orbiter, the Flying Elephants, Cheshire Cat's Adventure Play Castle, the Duchess' fragrant Herb Garden, Alice themed croquet plus much more.
The Park also contains one of the largest mazes in the UK, which is based on the characters from the Alice in Wonderland stories.
During weekends and school holidays, the characters of Alice, the Mad Hatter and the White Rabbit present a hilarious panto-style show in the Alice Theatre or outside on the Storytelling Lawn in good weather.
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Dorset's world famous sanctuary for hundreds of nesting swans and their broods. From mid-May to the end of June you can watch the cygnets hatching. Mass feeding sessions are held at 12 noon and 4pm daily.
One of the finest manor houses in England with its earliest parts dating back to the 15th century. Built by Sir William Martyn, the house almost became derelict after several hundred years of neglect, until it was restored in the 1890s by Alfred Cart de Lafontaine. Athelhampton was bought by the Cooke family in 1957 and is still their family home today.
The Tank Museum at Bovington houses the world's largest and finest collection of armoured fighting vehicles from unique World War I tanks to the latest main battle tank of the British Army - the Challenger. The museum has a collection of almost 300 vehicles from over 26 countries.
Brownsea Island wildlife sanctuary and nature reserve is now owned by the National Trust.
Corfe Castle was destroyed by Cromwell's men in 1646 and its imposing ruin is now a popular tourist attraction in Dorset. The ruins we see today are actually an 11th century re-build of a wooden castle dating back to the 9th century.
A 65-acre woodland park in the heart of the Dorset countryside that is home to over 160 rescued and endangered apes and monkeys.
Built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594, Sherborne Castle has been the home of the Digby family since 1617. The State Rooms reflect a wonderful variety of decorative styles from the great periods of English history: Tudor, Jacobean, Georgian & Victorian, with beautiful collections of art, furniture and porcelain.
Dorset's premier steam railway with unique views of the imposing ruins of Corfe Castle. Special events are held throughout the year, including Days Out with Thomas the tank engine and friends, the chance to drive a 130 tonne steam locomotive over the demanding gradients of the spectacular Purbeck Line, and Santa Specials in December.
A unique mix of indoor and outdoor attractions in a 7 acre park in central Weymouth, Dorset. Special talks and feeding demonstrations provide a deeper insight into the marvels of the marine world. See the penguins, otters, seals, seahorses and other creatures that can flourish in our environment.