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 2024, the event runs between Friday 6th – Sunday 15th September however you will need to check with each location which dates their offer applies.

Below are just a few attractions and places of interest that you can visit in Dorset.

• Kingston Lacy
Address: Kingston Lacy, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4EA

• Museum of East Dorset
Address: Museum of East Dorset, 23-29 High St, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1HR

• Wimborne Minster Guided Tours
Address: Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1HT

• Wimborne Model Museum
Address: Wimborne Model Museum, King Street, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1DY

• White Mill
Address: White Mill, Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 4BX

• Russell-Cotes Museum
Address: Russell-Cotes Museum, East Cliff Promenade, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3AA

• Bournemouth Natural Science Society Tour
Address: Bournemouth Natural Science Society, 39 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3NS

• Christchurch Priory Church Tours
Address: Christchurch Priory, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1BU

• Highcliffe Castle
Address: Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4LE

• Upton House Tours
Address, Upton House, Poole Road, Upton, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7BJ

• Blandford Fashion Museum
Address: Blandford Fashion Museum, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AA

• Sturminster Newton Heritage Trust Museum
Address: Sturminster Newton Museum, Market Cross House, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1AN

• Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Museum
Address: Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre, Oborne Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3RX

• Clavell Tower
Address: Clavell Tower, Kimmeridge Bay, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5PE

• Lulworth Castle & Park
Address: Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5QS

• Hardy Monument
Address: Hardy Monument, Black Down, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9HY

• The Keep Military Museum
Address: Barrack Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1RN

• Dorset Museum & Art Gallery Tours
Address: 66 High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XA

• Shire Hall Museum
Address: Shire Hall Museum, High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1UY

• Nothe Fort
Address: Nothe Fort, Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8UF

• Tout Quarry, Children’s Stone Carving Workshop
Address: Tout Quarry Sculpture Park & Nature Reserve, Tradecroft, Portland, Dorset, DT5 2LN

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 31st August 2024!

Participating cinemas will be lowering their prices to all films from just £4 so you can have one last bit of affordable fun before the children go back to school.

Participating cinemas in Dorset:

• Cineworld, Tower Retail Park, Yarrow Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NY
• Odeon, Exeter Crescent, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5DD
• The Regent, 51 High Street, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1AS
• Odeon, 3 Drayhorse Yard, Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1GA
• Plaza Cinema, 31-32 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TT
• Cineworld, New Bond Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8LY

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 more information, please visit National Cinema Day.