Broadoak Orchard
Sturminster Newton, Dorset
A charming pocket of old orchard - sit a while in the dappled shade of an apple tree and watch the insects buzz by.
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Happy Bottom
Wimborne, Dorset
Happy Bottom nature reserve has a rich and varied history, spanning Roman roads, nearby ancient barrows, Victorian railways and 20th century farming. It forms part of the Corfe Barrows Nature Park…
Kingcombe Meadows
Maiden Newton, Dorset
Gateway to the Kingcombe National Nature Reserve (KNNR), Kingcombe Meadows offers the opportunity to step back in time on a traditional working farm complete with flower rich grassland, ancient…
Lyscombe
Dorchester, Dorset
The largest single land acquisition in Dorset Wildlife Trust's history, Lyscombe is a treasure trove of chalk downland, lush scrub, wildflower meadows and ancient woodlands.
Nunnery Mead
Dorchester, Dorset
A tranquil nature reserve on the former water meadows of the River Frome with two sites of archaeological interest.
Sovell Down
Wimborne, Dorset
An oasis of chalk grassland, bordering on an ancient routeway