Historic Houses and Castles
Step back in time....
Athelhampton House
& Gardens, Puddletown. One of the finest 15th century
houses in England. Tel 01305 848363. Website:
Athelhampton House &
Gardens (external link).
Clouds Hill, Nr
Bovington. A cottage once owned by
T. E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia),
containing some of his possessions and now owned by the National
Trust. Visitors to the cottage include Thomas Hardy, George Bernard
Shaw and E.M. Forster. Tel: 01929 405616. Website:
National Trust (external link).
Corfe
Castle, Corfe Castle Village. An important Norman Castle
damaged during the Civil War. Owned by the National Trust. Tel:
01929 481294. Website:
National Trust (external link).
Lulworth Castle and Park, East Lulworth. As well as the Castle
there is an indoor children’s play area, 18th Century Chapel,
animal Farm and adventure play area, pitch & putt, woodland
walks, courtyard shop and the Stable Cafe. Website:
Lulworth Castle and Park (external
link).
Contact Details:
To speak to someone in our Tourist Information Centre, please
call 01929 552740 or email us at tic@purbeck-dc.gov.uk.