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Museums & Exhibitions

West Dorset has a variety of museums where you can explore the history of Bridport, Beaminster and Lyme Regis.

In Dorchester you are spoilt for choice with the Dorset Teddy Bear Museum, the Keep Military Museum, the Terracotta Warriors Museum and the Tutankhamun Exhibition. You can visit theRoman Town House or walk out to the imposing hill fort at Maiden Castle. Visit the Dorset County Museum, or discover the thrilling world of dinosaurs at the Dinosaur Museum.

If it's rough justice that you are interested in visit the Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum or the Old Crown Court and Cells in Dorchester.

Further afield is the indoor collection of armoured vehicles at the Tank Museum, the aviation museum at Fleet Air Arm and the Haynes Motor Museum.

Why not discover West Dorset's vast array of museums and exhibitions using our suggested holiday itineraries?