Isle of Purbeck
It is worth exploring the Purbeck peninsula, famous for its Purbeck marble. Sandstone rather than true marble, it is found in many English churches. Ferries cross from Sandbanks to the Isle of Purbeck.
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Bovington - Tank Museum
The Tank Museum is located on the British army's armored training grounds. It contains an outstanding collection of 20th century armored fighting vehicles.
There is a small amusement park with junior assault course and radio-controlled racing track. Lawrence of Arabia's country residence can be visited 1mi/1.6km north of Bovington Camp.
All values are in local currency
There is a small amusement park with junior assault course and radio-controlled racing track. Lawrence of Arabia's country residence can be visited 1mi/1.6km north of Bovington Camp.
Royal Armored Corp Museum and Royal Tank Regiment Museum
Bovington Camp
Bovington BH20 6JG
England
Bovington Camp
Bovington BH20 6JG
England
Hours
January 2 to December 23
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
| Family | 29.00 |
| Adult | 11.00 |
| Pensioners (OAP) | 9.00 |
| Disabled | 9.00 |
| Child 16 & under | 7.00 |
| Military discount | FREE |
Accessible only by car.
Free display every Thursday at noon in July and September; Thursday and Friday at noon in August.
Parking
Free
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
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Wool, England
The small village of Wool (pop. 4,300) lies west of Wareham. Its 15th century bridge spans the River Frome. Next to the bridge stands the Woolbridge, called Wellbridge House by Thomas Hardy.
Wool is noted for the 17th century Manor House and the remains of Bindon Abbey.
Wool is noted for the 17th century Manor House and the remains of Bindon Abbey.
