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Royal Signals Museum
Dorset’s Hidden Gem! From semaphore to high tech cyber
space, and electronic warfare: discover the rapidly evolving story
of the British Army’s dynamic cutting edge...The Royal Signals.
This modern museum traces the history of the British Army’s
battlefield communications experts from the introduction of the
telegraph in the Crimea to the secretive story of cryptography
and cyber warfare via espionage and satellites! A voyage of
discovery through hands-on, family-friendly interactive displays:
guide a laser beam, “direction find” the enemy, set up satellite
networks, break codes, practice Morse and more!
ADULTS MUST BRING PHOTO ID.
Adults £7.50, Senior £6.50, Child (5-16) £5.50, Family £22.00
Open Monday - Friday (All Year) 10.00am-5.00pm,
Weekends and Bank Holidays (Feb 15 - Oct 27) 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Check website for exceptions.
Royal Signal Museum, Blandford Forum, DT11 8RH
Tel: (01258) 482248 email: adam@royalsignalsmuseum.com
www.royalsignalsmuseum.com
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Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden
The foundations of this once important Abbey lie in a peaceful
walled herb garden. The museum displays the Abbey’s
fascinating history.
Adult £3, Concessions £2.50, Child (under 16) FREE.
Open daily 1st April to 31st October, 10.00am - 5.00pm.
Park Walk, Shaftesbury, SP7 8JR
Tel: (01747) 852910 email:user@shaftesburyabbey.fsnet.co.uk
www.shaftesburyabbey.org.uk
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Walford Mill Crafts
Walford Mill Crafts is a contemporary craft centre, just a short
walk from Wimborne town centre. Here you can enjoy and
purchase a diverse collection of high quality work from over
200 local and national makers. Free admission.
Open Monday-Saturday, 10.00am-5.00pm, Sunday 11.00am-4.00pm
Stone Lane, Wimborne Minster, BH21 1NL
Tel: (01202) 841400 email: info@walfordmillcrafts.co.uk
www.walfordmillcrafts.co.uk
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Wimborne Model Town
A more delightful, family fun, value for
money visit you will be hard pressed to
find. This little gem of an attraction, beautifully
presented, offers visitors of all ages a wonderful
insight into what life was like for local folk living
in a rural town back in the 1950s.
As you explore the many streets and lanes set
within prize-winning gardens, you will discover
Wendy Street play area for youngsters,
the Sunflower Garden Putting Green and the
‘oo’ gauge interactive model railway layout.
Refreshments are available throughout the day
from our traditional tea rooms.
No visit is complete without a browse in our
gift shop.
Adult £5.00, Senior £4.50, Child £4.00,
Family (2+2) £16.00
Open: Every day 10.00am - 5.00pm, Easter to Nov.
16 King Street, Wimborne Minster, BH21 1DY
Reg. Charity: 29811
Tel: (01202) 881924 email: info@wimborne-modeltown.com www.wimborne-modeltown.com
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Sturminster Newton Mill
This 16th Century Mill is maintained in full working order.
Three floors of machinery, powered by a 1904 water turbine.
Adult £2.50, Child 50p. Groups (10+) £2.00 per head
Open Easter to September inclusive, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
and Thursday, 11am - 5.00pm
Sturminster Newton Mill, Sturminster Newton, DT10 2HW
Tel: (01747) 854355
www.sturminsternewton-museum.co.uk
Dogs welcome
Wet weather attraction
Parking on site
Café/restaurant facilities
Family attraction
Picnic site
Explore the wonderful, historic
town of Wimborne Minster -
while you are here discover its treasures!
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