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Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.
Everything from an island, ancient coasts and hidden gems, to a castle, cottages and a home inspired by an Italian palace, there are plenty of things to do in Dorset.
A lavish family home re-imagined as a Venetian Palace in the rural Dorset countryside.
Making new friends, working in amazing places, and knowing that you're helping a great cause - just three great reasons to volunteer with the National Trust in Dorset.
Volunteers play a big part in caring for habitats and helping visitors across Purbeck and we are always looking for friendly and passionate people to join our teams. Come along to our Purbeck volunteer recruitment event on Saturday 20 January to learn more.
Find out all you need to know about joining the volunteer team at White Mill, from the kind of work our volunteers help with and how to get in touch.
There are numerous ways that you can volunteer with the National Trust at Kingston Lacy. Find out how to join our team.
Whether you want to get hands on helping with conservation work in the great outdoors, or enjoy special talks and visits to properties and gardens, find a group for you.
Stay at a National Trust holiday cottage, or campsite, in Dorset and discover more above this special county.
Perfectly placed for sea views and island adventures.
New. A rustic farmhouse close to Corfe Castle and the South West Coast Path.
Discover golden beaches, ruined castles and rolling countryside from this cosy, rural escape at the heart of the Jurassic coast.
An eye-catching thatched cottage on the Kingston Lacy estate, where you’ll find miles of footpaths through lush rolling countryside waiting to be explored.
At the edge of Poole Harbour, with green fields all around this 1940s cottage has views to Brownsea Island.
In the shadow of Corfe Castle, this former groom’s cottage is a quirky retreat in a historic village.
Get a spectacular taste of 1930’s glamour in this stunning Art-Deco, Hollywood -Spanish inspired style villa on the Dorset coast.
A picture-perfect thatch cottage with modern rustic interiors, close to Poole Harbour.
Five sea-view pitches in the grounds of an old dairy farm, with walks inland to the Purbeck hills or to Chapman’s Pool on the Jurassic Coast.
A peaceful site surrounded by grassland and ancient trees on the Kingston Lacy estate, a short stroll from the house and gardens.
A meadow campsite just off the South West Coast Path, with walks inland to the Purbeck hills or to Chapman’s Pool on the Jurassic Coast.
An island campsite that feels a world away from the nearby mainland, surrounded by thriving habitats for rare species, trails and views of the Purbeck Hills.
Looking for greener travel options to the places in our care in Dorset? Find out how you can travel by train, bus, bike or on foot.
There are a number of sustainable options for travelling to and from the places in our care in Devon, whether you’re looking to travel by train, bus, bike or foot. Here’s a little more information that can help you plan your visit.
Would you like to take up cycling again, have lost confidence, or would just like to ride with other people using traffic-free trails or quiet country lanes? These rides are led by trained volunteers from Dorset Council's Health and Activity...
Discover the plants that call Corfe Castle home with this new family quest.
Watch demonstrations of heritage crafts from our friendly artisan volunteers.
Climb the 120 steps to the top of Hardy Monument and enjoy the panoramic view, open weekends from Easter to September
Join us for the Trust10 at Studland Bay and challenge yourself on this 10km run with breathtaking views.
Join us for the Trust10 around the Golden Cap Estate and challenge yourself on this 10km run with breathtaking views.
A lovely walk through the wild flower meadows of Stonebarrow on the Golden Cap Estate.
To mark the 150 year anniversary of Far from the Madding Crowd being published in serial form in the Cornhill magazine, we will be doing a monthly reading of the book at Max Gate.
Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.