Every year in September, Heritage Open Days offers the public the opportunity to visit hundreds of attractions, castles, churches, theatres, town halls, museums and more.  And the best bit is that most tours, guided walks and open days are FREE of charge!

In 2023, the event runs from Friday 8th – Sunday 17th September.  Below are just a few attractions and places of interest that you can visit in Dorset.

HIGHCLIFFE CASTLE
Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4LE

BOURNEMOUTH NATURAL SCIENCE SOCIETY TOUR
39 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3NS

RUSSELL COTES MUSEUM BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR
East Cliff Promenade, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3AA

UPTON HOUSE TOURS
Poole Road, Upton, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7BJ

KINGSTON LACY
Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4EA

MUSEUM OF EAST DORSET
23-29 High St, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1HR

WIMBORNE MODEL TOWN
King Street, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1DY

BLANDFORD FASHION MUSEUM
Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AA

CLAVELL TOWER
Kimmeridge Bay, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5PE

LULWORTH CASTLE
East Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5QS

DORSET MUSEUM
66 High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XA

SHIRE HALL MUSEUM
High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1UY

THE KEEP MILITARY MUSEUM
Barrack Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1RN

HARDY MONUMENT
Black Down, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9HY

PORTLAND MUSEUM
217 Wakeham, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1HS

NOTHE FORT
Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8UF

BEAMINSTER MUSEUM
Whitcombe Road, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3NB

There are so many more places of interest to explore in Dorset and beyond so please visit Heritage Open Days for further information on specific dates and to book if required.

Hundreds of cinemas across the UK will be taking part in National Cinema Day on Saturday 2 September 2023!

Participating Cinemas will be lowering their prices to all shows from just £3 so you can have one last bit of affordable fun before the children go back to school.

Participating cinemas in Dorset:

Many cinemas are showing a mix of current blockbusters, as well as classic family friendly movies.

Hundreds of cinemas across the UK are taking part so you can still enjoy this discount if you’re on holiday elsewhere.  For further information and to book, please visit National Cinema Day.