Things to see & do

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What's on

Close up of a walking shoe © National Trust

We are planning a number of events for 2012, including working in partnership with the Tank Museum, who will host a series of events celebrating the life of T E Lawrence.

Activities

Volunteer room guide talking with visitors © Arnhel de Serra

You can find out more about T E Lawrence and his extraordinary life from our exhibition in the motorbike shed. Or why not chat to our room stewards? They are passionate about the house and happy to share their knowledge.

Groups

Due to the size of the property, access and parking is limited to small groups only with no access available for big coaches. 

Please phone to pre-book and make arrangements on 07769 711785 or email.

 

Out and about

A view of Clouds Hill, the isolated cottage, bought be T E Lawrence © NTPL/NTPL/Dennis Gilbert

View of Clouds Hill from the ridge

You can explore the grounds and take a picnic to the top of the hill to see the outstanding views over the Isle of Purbeck. 

Why not enjoy a walk along the ‘Lawrence of Arabia' trail’ which takes you through idyllic county lanes and leafy woodlands. This circular trail starts and finishes at Bovington's famous Tank Museum, taking in Clouds Hill and passes by the churchyard in Moreton - Lawrence's final resting place.

It is also worth visiting  St Nicholas' Church at Moreton to see the engraved glass windows designed by Lawrence Whistler and commissioned in 1950 when the church was restored. 

Time for tea?

Cream Tea, Polesden Lacey

The Moreton Tearooms about 3 miles away in Moreton is the nearest place to find refreshments. Winner of 'A Taste of Dorset' award in 2011, it's open for morning coffee, lunches, afternoon tea and sometimes dinner.