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A week of free events celebrating Dorset’s rich historic environment

8th - 15th September 2016

An East Dorset Heritage Trust event sponsored by the Institute of Commercial Management

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Welcome…...to the 2016 programme of events

celebrating Dorset’s rich architectural

heritage. This is a chance to visit

buildings not normally open to the

public, to go on guided walks, hear

talks and generally enjoy the County’s

rich historic environment.

The programme’s content is totally

reliant on the goodwill of the building

owners throughout the County. If you

own a building with a story to tell and

would like to take part in future years,

please contact us to discuss it.

I hope you will find the week exciting,

interesting and worthwhile and I would

welcome any feedback or comments

you would like to make.

On behalf of all the event holders and

the DAHW Team, have a wonderful

week and enjoy everything that Dorset

has to offer.

Ian UtleyEvent Manager

The Heritage Week Team is

Ian Utley

Event Manager

Sarah Evans

Booking Office Manager

Kim Hiett

Booking Office Administrator

What’s Happening in 2016…Hello To One Old Favourite & Goodbye To AnotherThis year sees the return to the programme

of an old favourite - the most popular

building in the history of DAHW according

to our 20th Anniversary poll - The Boat

House (Event 40). This unique Poole

property looks like a normal building from

the outside but step through the doors

and you will find yourself in the Second

Class Drawing Room from the Cunard

liner “Mauretania”! The Boat House is also

joined by its new neighbour, The House

Boat (Event 39), an experimental new build

that takes inspiration from two upturned

boat hulls in blackened larch sitting on a

rough concrete sea wall.

As The Boat House re-joins Heritage Week

2016 will be the last opportunity to view

another old favourite. From October The

Royal Naval Cordite Factory (Event 46) will

be closing its doors to the public so the

tours on Saturday will be the final chance to

get up close with this piece of military and

local history.

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A Word From Our Sponsor

It gives me great pleasure to introduce

the 2016 Dorset Architectural Heritage

Week’s range of activities, events, walks

and talks that will explore and celebrate

Dorset’s rich wonderful heritage and long

history.

The DAHW team have worked hard to

develop a stimulating and interactive

programme for the whole family so

please take full advantage and make the

most of this opportunity to visit places

that are not normally on the tourist map.

Please remember that many events are

extremely popular and have a limited

number of spaces allocated by ballot.

So don’t forget to send your booking

form in as soon as you can.

It is always great to receive feedback

from our visitors so please do get in

touch and let the team know about your

experiences in Dorset.

Looking forward to seeing you there,

Dr Alistair Somerville Ford FRSA

Behind The Scenes At The CinemaLong-time Heritage Week

contributors Morgan Carey

Architects have recently been

involved with work at the Rex

Cinema in Wareham (Event 65),

believed to be the oldest working

cinema in the County, and they will

be offering a guided tour around

the refurbished building

on Wednesday afternoon.

A Stroll Around The VillageVisitors can join National Trust staff

on Friday for an enlightening walk

around the picturesque village of

Corfe Castle (Event 29). As the

Dorset History Centre unlocks the

Bankes Family Archive this guided

walk will look into the influence

that the Bankes family had on the

village itself and the surrounding

landscape.

And Much, Much More!This is only a handful of highlights

picked from the following pages.

Browse through the pages ahead

and you will find a wealth of open

days, guided tours, walks, visits and

talks. With so much choice there is

something for everyone to enjoy!

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Due to the popularity of Heritage Week the demand for places vastly outnumbers the

amount of tickets available. To ensure that everyone has a fair chance of obtaining a place

on each bookable event all tickets are allocated by ballot and all visitors are limited to 2

tickets per person, per event. Please respect this when applying!

There are 3 easy ways to enter the ballot and apply for tickets:

1. Complete and return the Booking Form in the centre of the booklet.

2. Download a form from www.dahw.org.uk and return it, by post or e-mail.

3. E-mail your booking requests, along with your full name and address to

[email protected]

For security reasons tickets are only issued by post, not by e-mail, so your application must

be accompanied by an SAE before the ballot closes. Please note that the address to which

the tickets are sent will be provided to the person hosting the event that you are attending

(and, in the unlikely event of any problems on the day, may also be supplied to the police

or insurance company) but will not be passed on to anyone else. Anyone found supplying

a false address, or refusing to provide one, will be excluded from all current events and will

not be eligible for any future ballots.

Whichever method you choose please ensure that your application reaches the

Booking Office by 12.30pm on Friday 12th August.

After the ballots have been drawn any remaining tickets will be available on a first come,

first served basis from the Booking Office from 10am on Wednesday 17th August onwards.

Booking OfficeThe Booking Office can be found at:

Allendale House, Hanham Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1AS

Telephone: 01202 888992 E-Mail: [email protected]

Office hours are 10am-4pm Monday to Friday

OnlineOur website can be found at: www.dahw.org.uk

Like our new page on Facebook - heritageweekdorset – and share your Heritage Week

stories, experiences and photos.

Follow us on Twitter - @DorsetAHW and share your photos with #dahw2016

If you are interested in architectural heritage events outside of Dorset please browse the

Heritage Open Days website at www.heritageopendays.org.uk

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Key

No Dogs Allowed

Dogs On Leads Only

Assistance Dogs Only

No Children Allowed

Accompanied Children Only

No Photography Allowed

Unavoidable Expense For Visitors

No Disabled Access

Full Disabled Access

Partial Disabled Access

Not Normally Open To The Public

Thursday 8th

01 Wareham Town Pound Open Day

Pound Lane, Wareham BH20 4JZ

The Town Pound is situated at the western end of Pound Lane at its junction with West Street where it cuts through the west Saxon walls.

Please use public car parks

The medieval Town Pound has been rejuvenated with the addition of life-size animal artworks created by the students of the Purbeck School, and the installation of an interpretation board telling the full story of the Pound. The Pound is one of the many examples of Wareham’s social history and forms part of the Wareham Walls Walk, a leisurely hours stroll around the Saxon Walls, built by King Alfred to protect his people against the marauding Vikings.

Wheelchair access is difficult

Open all day, every day.

02 Wareham Walls Walk Open Day

Wareham Walls Walk, beginning at the Town Pound BH20 4JZ

The Walls are best walked in a clockwise direction beginning at Board 1, across West Street from the Town Pound, in Streche Road Car Park, BH20 4JZ


Wareham’s Saxon Walls are the best remaining example within the UK. The enjoyment of an hour long stroll along the walls around the town is now made even more informative with the addition of seven interpretation boards. Each board tells the story of the historical events that took place on each of the seven locations, and there is also a Wareham Walls Walk booklet, priced at just £2, available from Discover Purbeck within Wareham Library.

Not suitable for wheelchairs, and care must be taken with children as some parts are high and steep.

Open all day every day

03 The Minster Church of St Cuthburga, Wimborne Minster Open Day

High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HT

Situated in the centre of Wimborne.

Please use Public Car Parks, King Street being the nearest

The Minster Church is steeped in history with many interesting treasures and artefacts including the Astronomical Clock, Quarter Jack, Man in the Wall and Beaufort Tomb. The present building dates from c1120 with many additions spanning the centuries. The Chained Library established in 1695 is of particular interest (opening times as stated)

The Minster is open from Monday to Saturday between 9.30am & 5.30pm and on Sunday between 2.30pm & 5.30pm. The Chained Library is open from Tuesday to Friday between 10.30am & 12.30pm and 2pm & 4pm and on Monday between 2pm & 4pm

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04 Deans Court Guided Tour

Directions available on ticket.


Bookable - 30 per tour

The tour brings to life the 1,300 year story of a manor house at the centre of a rural English community, as it passed from the Saxon and Medieval Church to a family of adventurers, politicians and soldiers who have occupied it for nearly 500 years. As visitors are led through the house, the triumphs and tragedies of the inhabitants are revealed using the long run of portraits, while architecture, taste and social history are explored en route. The tour of the ancient gardens provides much to delight the eye, from the monastic fishpond, herb garden and mature specimen trees to the serpentine walls around the flourishing kitchen garden.

Admission strictly to holders of valid tickets. There is no entry to the grounds on the day for anyone without a valid ticket.

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05 Silk Hay Guided Tour



Silk Hay is a substantial L-shaped Dorset stone house, lovingly restored over a period of 30 years. Having inherited her mother’s house, Hilary Townsend, soon discovered there was more to it than met the eye – a medieval hall house with a Tudor extension, needing much attention. After labouring over the renovation of this intriguing house Hilary now welcomes those who are interested in our heritage to learn about it. From beautiful craftsmanship to medieval graffiti, the story of this house is a powerful inspiration to anyone who loves old buildings

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06 Swanage Town Hall Open Day

Town Hall, High Street, SWANAGE BH19 2NZ

No parking on site but some on street parking and car parks nearby at Co-op on Kings Road BH19 1HP, Broad Road BH19 2BB and Main Beach on Victoria Avenue BH19 1AP

The Town Hall, built in 1882, incorporates the front of the Mercer’s Hall from Cheapside in London, as designed by Edward Jarman, a contemporary of Sir Christopher Wren, in 1668. The interior, which is on view, includes the foyer, staircase and council chamber, which is still used for meetings. A small but interesting collection of paintings of old Swanage is also on display.

The Council chamber is up two flights of stairs

Open weekdays from 10am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm. Closed Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th

07 Blandford Forum Cemetery Chapel Open Day

Dogs welcome on leads only

Salisbury Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 7UX


Blandford Forum’s cemetery chapel was built in 1855 and is an important surviving example of both an unaltered early cemetery chapel and of Anglican church design in mid-nineteenth Century Dorset. It was vandalised by an arson attack in September 2013 and has since been fully restored by the Town Council Open on Thursday 8th, Friday 9th, Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th from 10am to 2pm

08 St Laurence Church, Upwey Church Visit

Church St, Upwey, Weymouth, DT3 5QE

On A354 from Dorchester leave at Upwey turnoff. Turn left and proceed South to the B3159 Stottingway St, then onto Church St. Church is at the end near Wishing Well.


A 13th -15th Century church with Tudor Roses, wall paintings, a 12th Century font (used as a pedestal for the capital in construction of the 15th Century North Arcade), ancient and Victorian stained glass, Jacobean pulpit, Tudor and Stuart links and some Green Men.

Access may be restricted due to funerals and other church services.

Open daily from 10am to 4pm

09 Bucknowle Roman Villa Threshold Stones New EventOpen Day

Tree of Life & Laughter Community Garden, Wareham Library, South Street, Wareham BH20 4LR

Wareham Library is situated at the bottom of South Street, Wareham, and adjacent to the Town Quay and River Frome

The Bucknowle Roman Villa threshold stones were donated to Wareham Library in the 1970’s and are currently being enhanced and better presented to the viewing public by the Wareham & District Development Trust supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Open daily from 10am to 5pm Closed on Sunday

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10 Bridport Town Hall Open Day

East St, Bridport, DT6 3HA

The Town Hall is situated in the centre of town at the junction of East, West and South Streets

Please use public car parks. NO on-site parking please.

A former courthouse, the listed Georgian Town Hall was recently extensively restored. The significant collection of paintings by Fra Newberry (former Director of Glasgow School of Art) depict aspects of the town’s history, particularly the rope and net heritage (enhanced by a small dispaly of artefacts) along with memorabilia from HMS Bridport (both ships). Children’s activities and audio guides available. Wheelchair access via the Tourist Information Office

Open daily from 10am to 4pm Closed on Sunday 11th

11 Gunn Cliff Sewage Pumping Station Heritage Open Day Marine Parade, Lyme Regis

A guided tour of Gunn Cliff Sewage Pumping Station, including an underground tunnel and storm chamber, and a chance to learn about the work that goes into managing the South West’s sewage network.

Tours on Thursday 8th and Friday 9th at 10am, 11am,12pm, 2pm and 3pm

12 Melbury HouseHeritage Open Day Melbury Sampford, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0LF

For Sat Nav please use the postcode DT2 0LW

Parking available on-site

Bookable - 16 per tour.

This event is not bookable via the DAHW Booking Office. To book please call Julie Ann Rowley on 01935 448212 or email [email protected].

Supervised limited tour of part of the house

and contents including entrance hall, saloon, square drawing room, dining room and long drawing room. Tour lasts approx. 1 hour.

Tours on Thursday 8th and Friday 9th at 10am and 2pm

13 St Peter & St Paul’s Church, Blandford Open Day

St Peter & St Paul’s Church, The Market Place, Blandford Forum, DT11 7AD

A350 or A354 to Blandford Forum. On reaching the ring road, follow signs to Blandford Town Centre. The church is in the heart of the town and cannot be missed! Use public car parks

St Peter & St Paul (Grade 1 Listed) was rebuilt following the Great Fire of Blandford (1731) and reopened in 1739. One of the most important Georgian churches outside London, it was placed on the Historic England ‘At Risk’ register in 2012. At this time the Cupola Project was launched: a £3.5 million restoration, regeneration and re-ordering 7-10 year phased project. In 2015 work finally began following receipt of a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Interior display boards will provide information on the next phase of the project.

Please note that this is a “working” church - open access may be restricted. For information: 01258 456367 or email [email protected] before 7th September. 07801418947 from 8th to 11th Sept. Donations welcome!

Open on Thursday 8th from 10.30am to 4pmFriday 9th and Saturday 10th from 10am to 4pmSunday 11th from 12 noon to 4pm

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14 Lulworth Castle & Park Heritage Open Day Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5QS


Walk in the footsteps of Kings and Queens as you explore the 17th Century Castle. Discover the stunning landscapes, beautiful 18th Century Roman Catholic Chapel and unrivalled views from the Castle tower. Enjoy the woodland walks and children’s playground. Children can Hunt the Bat in the Castle and Hunt the Squirrel in the Park.

Open on Thursday 8th and Friday 9th from 10.30am to 5pm

15 St Andrew’s Church, Kinson Church Open Day

St. Andrew’s Church, Millhams Road, Kinson, Bournemouth BH10 7LN

Parking available on site. Please continue past the Church and park in the car park behind.

Come and visit the oldest Church in Bournemouth. Late Norman tower, 13th century chancel (restored 1875), nave and aisles rebuilt 1894-95 by W.H. Romaine-Walker. Inside there are a number of historic artefacts, including a Hanoverian royal arms on canvas, prayer boards, a clock installed in memory of Queen Victoria in 1904, beautiful stained glass windows, and a WW1 memorial plaque.

Light refreshments will be available throughout the week.

Easy wheelchair access along short church path from Millhams Road - roadside parking at front of church

Open daily from 11am to 3pm (Closed all day on Saturday 10th and until noon on Sunday 11th due to Church Services)

16 West Gallery & Tower Tours - St Peter & St Paul’s Church, Blandford Guided Tour

St Peter & St Paul’s Church, The Market Place, Blandford Forum, DT11 7AD

A350 or A354 to Blandford Forum. On reaching the ring road, follow signs to Blandford Town Centre. The church is in the heart of the town and cannot be missed!



This event is not bookable via the DAHW Booking Office. To book please call 01258 456367 or email [email protected] before 7th September. From 8th to 11th Sept please call 07801418947

St Peter & St Paul (Grade 1 Listed) was rebuilt following the Great Fire of Blandford (1731) and reopened in 1739. One of the most important Georgian churches outside London, it was placed on the Historic England ‘At Risk’ register in 2012. At this time the Cupola Project was launched: a £3.5 million restoration, regeneration and re-ordering 7-10 year phased project. A substantial grant from the HLF has allowed restoration of the Cupola - Phase 2 due for completion Summer 2016. 2015 Tours were given 5* reviews on Trip Advisor!

Allow an hour - includes an insight into the art of bell-ringing. Donations welcome

Tours on Thursday 8th at 11am & 3pm Friday 9th at 11am & 3pmSaturday 10th at 11am & 3pmSunday 11th at 3pm

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17 Lulworth Castle House Heritage Open Day

Lulworth Castle House, East Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5QS



This event is not bookable via the DAHW Booking Office. To book please contact Sarah Smith on 01929 400352 or email [email protected]. Booking open from 1st August until 9th September

Lulworth Castle House was completed in 1977 and is the family home of the Weld Family. Sited on the old Castle gardens, it houses the impressive Ince Blundell collection of pictures, sculptures and furniture rescued from the 1929 fire at Lulworth Castle.

Tours on Thursday 8th and Friday 9th from 11am to 4pm

18 Guided tour of All Saints’, West Parley – historic riverside church Open Day



Guided tour of village church with Saxon origins and something from almost every era since. Highlights include the magnificent medieval roof timbers, the burial urn reputed to have contained the heart of the Lady of Lydlinch, 18th box pews, 16th Century chalice, the elephant in the churchyard and the ‘cursed’ sundial of gruesome origin! In a tour lasting approximately 1 hour the Rector delights in reimagining the past and bringing the history of the parish to life. There is wheelchair access to the Church but the Churchyard is not so easily accessible to wheelchair users.

Please come well shod as the tour includes the outside of the Church. Children over 12 only. There are no toilet facilities.

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19 Tudor House, Weymouth Open Day

Disabled access to Ground Floor only

3 Trinity Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8TW


A chance to view a 17th Century Merchant’s House containing artefacts from the Tudor period. Guided tours of the building last approximately 45 minutes.

Donations welcome.

Open Daily from 1pm to 4pm. Closed on Monday 13th.

20 World War II Pillbox Visit, Blandford Guided Visit



The pillbox, built in 1940 at the time of threatened invasion of England by the German Army, is the only accessible pillbox remaining in Blandford. It is positioned above an anti-tank ditch converted from a ‘ha-ha’ (a unique feature in England) and the whole was recently granted Grade II listing. This defensive position was vital to the defence of Blandford which had been designated as a “strong point” along the line of the River Stour. A model of these 1940 defences encircling Blandford, including this piillbox, is on display in the Blandford Town Museum.

Steep and narrow steps. Low doorway. Tin hats provided. Beware of falling into the ha-ha ditch or the deep pond.

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21 Church of Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs, & St Ignatius Open Day

North Road, Chideock, Bridport DT6 6LF

Chideock is on the A35, 2 miles west of Bridport. Turn into North Road by St Giles Parish Church and the church is quarter of a mile along this lane on the right with car park beyond. Parking available on-site

Built in 1874 by Charles Weld of adjoining Chideock Manor, this delightful Grade II* Italian Romanesque church is a gem of English Catholicism. The church is the Shrine of the Dorset Martyrs, a Marian Shrine, and has a small museum attached showing local history and village life through the ages. The Sacristy will be open to view the wall paintings and site of original barn chapel where mass was held secretly in penal times. The original Victorian dome with its special tiles and painted interior was restored in 2014.

Wheelchair ramps into church available. Donations for upkeep are very welcome.

Open daily from 2pm to 4pm

22 Weld Memorial Chapel Open Day

North Road, Chideock, Bridport DT6 6LF

Chideock is on the A35, 2 miles west of Bridport. Turn into North Road by Parish Church, the Chapel is just beyond on the right. Some parking on lane, otherwise use shop car park in centre of village.

This Grade II* Memorial Chapel was built by Charles Weld of Chideock Manor in 1852, in memory of his parents. It is built in a cruciform style and is surrounded by a cemetery which is no longer used. Inside the wall paintings show rich artistic details of saints and bible scenes and are of considerable quality, showing ideas that led to the Arts and Crafts Movement. It is a rare example of a complete mid-19th Century Mortuary Chapel.

Open daily from 2pm to 4pm

23 Guided Tours of St John the Baptist Church, Bere Regis Guided Tour

Bere Regis Parish Church, West Street, Bere Regis BH20 7HQ. Central Car Park in village indicated by visitor signs.

A guided tour of the church and churchyard will be given by a parish volunteer guide. The church dates from the Norman times with carvings of this date on the Purbeck marble columns, has a unique15th century carved and painted nave roof and tower both given by Cardinal Morton. The churchyard has a number of interesting headstones with inscriptions which are labelled. The Church is wheelchair friendly but there are two steps to the Chancel, North Aisle and the Baptistry. The churchyard is not level but some areas can be reached on gravel paths. The guide is able to open the disabled friendly toilet. Voluntary donations are very acceptable towards maintenance of the church fabric.

Tours on Thursday 8th at 3pm, Tuesday 13th at 11am and Thursday 15th at 3pm

24 House Tours at Brook House, Blandford St Mary New EventGuided Tour



Brook House is a Grade II listed building constructed about 1740, probably by architect and carver Francis Cartwright for himself. It has blue header-bond brickwork with red brick dressings. The windows have stone sills and lintels with triple keystones. The porch is on carved supports. The oak staircase is in two styles: the lower flights have turned bannisters, newels and carved spandrels, while the upper flights have Chinese Chippendale railings.

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25 Morgan Carey Architects - Open Studio in Converted Railway Goods Shed Open Day

Photography at discretion of Group Leader

Morgan Carey Architects, The Goods Shed, Sandford Lane, Wareham, BH20 4DX

Report to reception and a member of the team will show you around. Parking available on-site

A chance to see a working Architects Practice in full swing and visit their converted railway goods shed studio. This is a working office and we will be busy so please do not be offended if you are left to look around on your own! Please note that many documents and projects in the studio will be confidential so please ask before taking photographs.

Open on Friday 9th from 10am to 5pm

26 The Guildhall, Lyme Regis Open Day

The Guildhall, Bridge Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3QA

The Guildhall is on the A3052 in the very centre of the town. Please use public car parks. There are long stay car parks on the approach roads either side of the town and some limited short stay parking in the town centre.

The Guildhall can be dated to the sixteenth century. The main chamber, however, with its curved ceiling and extensive panelling was refurbished, in 1887, by the same architect who built the Philpot museum.

The main chamber is up a flight of stairs but there is a lift for anyone who cannot manage stairs. An accompanying person will need to go to the main chamber and ask the attendant to arrange access.

Open on Friday 9th, Sunday 11th and Monday 12th from 10am to 5pm

27 Lyme Regis Cemetery Chapel Open Day

Lyme Regis Cemetery, Charmouth Road, DT7 3DW.

Leave A35 at Charmouth roundabout, taking the A3052 to Lyme Regis. Going downhill into the town, the cemetery is on your right, the town football ground is on your left, followed by a large WDDC car park (DT7 3DR).

Car parking is available opposite the cemetery in the large public car park below the football club. (Entrance by the road width restriction). Public toilets in car park.

A very highly decorated Church of England cemetery chapel. Built in 1856, it contains a fine example of a Victorian funeral bier. The chapel is still used occasionally for funerals. There is also the opportunity to visit the nearby grave of the crew of HMS Formidable which was sunk in Lyme Bay in 1915.

Open on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th from 10am to 4pm.

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28 Blandford Forum - A Georgian Gem New Event

Corn Exchange, Market Place, Blandford Forum, DT11 7AD


Display of Blandford and its Architectural Heritage by Dorset Buildings Group, covering Blandford history, Listed Buildings by Grade and Period, Building Types, Architects, Buildings at Risk, Unlisted Buildings of Historic Interest, Building characteristics and materials.

Information about Blandford buildings which are open to visit while in the Town, how to find them and when they are open. Leaflets describing self-guided walks with a variety of architectural themes, building stone, mathematical tiles, military defences, brick and flint.

Stalls by Blandford and District Civic Society, Blandford Museum, North Dorset District Council, DT11 Forum, Blandford Parish Church, Blandford Heritage Trust, Dorset Buildings Group and other heritage organisations.

On Saturday only, the event will be in the Town Hall and Council Chamber on the upper floor of the Corn Exchange building, which has no wheelchair access.

Exhibition open on Friday 9th, Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th from 10am to 5pm

29 Corfe Castle Village Walk New Event

Meet at the National Trust Ticket Office, The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20 5EZ

Parking at Castle View Visitors Centre, free to NT Members.

The Dorset History Centre is unlocking the Bankes Family Archive. Join us as we take a look at the influence the Bankes family have had on the village of Corfe and the surrounding landscape. Please wear stout footwear as the footpaths can be muddy.

Walk on Friday 9th at 10.30am

30 Sturminster Newton Museum and Mill Society Open Day


Sturminster Newton Town Mill, The Bridge, Sturminster Newton, DT10 2HW

Close by the A357 Blandford to Sherborne Road. Approximately quarter of a mile West of Town Bridge.


Recently discovered evidence suggests this mill largely dates from 1566, on a more ancient milling site which could date back to 1016. Powered by a 100 year old turbine the machinery will be running and a supervisor will be in attendance to give extra information. There are picnic tables, free parking, Mill shop and a pub nearby.

Unsuitable for Coeliac and Asthma sufferers because of the flour dust.

Open on Friday 9th from 11am to 5pm

31 Mapperton House Heritage Open Day

Mapperton, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3NR


This event is not bookable via the DAHW Booking Office. Please call 01308 862645 to make an initial booking and then confirm in writing.

Tudor/Jacobean manor house with church and stables. Tours last approx 1 hour and includes rooms and items not usually seen.

Tours on Friday 9th at 11am & 12 noon

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32 Sir Anthony Caro’s ‘sculpitecture’ Sea Music on Poole Quay New Event

Assistance Dogs only

Partial Disabled Access

5th Floor, Poole Museum, 4 High Street, Poole, BH15 1BW.


Maximum limit of people allowed - 50

2016 is the 25th anniversary of the installation of Sir Anthony Caro’s Sea Music on Poole Quay. Commissioned by Poole Arts Council as a focal point for the Quay it has at times been seen as controversial. Stephen Feeke, Director of the New Art Centre discusses how the commission came about, what ‘sculpitecture’ is and how the sculpture can be interpreted.

Stephen will also discuss, with the Sea Music Project Manager, the recent Heritage Lottery Fund bid to refurbish and celebrate the sculpture. A talk in Poole Museum and visit to Sea Music Sculpture on Poole Quay (80 metres away) included in the event.

Poole Museum is wheelchair accessible. The Sea Music sculpture can be viewed from street level but is not wheelchair accessible (stairs up to and around sculpture).

Café available at museum

Event takes place on Friday 9th from 12 noon to 1pm

Also Featured Today

01 Wareham Town Pound

02 Wareham Town Walls Walk

03The Minster Church of St Cuthburga, Wimborne Minster

05 Silk Hay

06 Swanage Town Hall

07 Blandford Forum Cemetery Chapel

08 St Laurence Church, Upwey

09Bucknowle Roman Villa Threshold Stones

10 Bridport Town Hall

11 Gunn Cliff Sewage Pumping Station

12 Melbury House

13 St Peter & St Paul’s Church, Blandford

14 Lulworth Castle & Park

15 St Andrew’s Church, Kinson Church

16 West Gallery & Tower Tours - St Peter & St Paul’s Church, Blandford

17 Lulworth Castle House

19 Tudor House, Weymouth

21 Church of Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs, & St Ignatius

22 Weld Memorial Chapel

Sir Anthony Caro’s ‘sculpitecture’ Sea Music

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Saturday 10th

33 Architect’s Coach Trip New Event

Children over 12 only


Bookable - 35 people

Day trip around a selection of recently constructed architectural delights of Dorset including a chance to visit recently built architect designed houses and other buildings not normally open to the public.

Lunch at the new Hub, Moorlands College. Choice of sandwiches or a 2-course meal for approx £10 (not included in ticket price).

Coach fare: £20 on receipt of ticket

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34 Double Anderson Air Raid Shelter Viewing, Blandford New Event



A rare opportunity to experience a double Anderson Air Raid Shelter dating back to the Second World War. Designed in 1938, and named after Sir John Anderson (Lord Privy Seal with special responsibility for air-raid preparation), the shelters were a common sight in the gardens of Britain during the War, with over 3 million being distributed by the Home Office. After the War most of the shelters were reclaimed for metal salvage and many of those that remained in-situ were converted into storage units or garden sheds.

The owner will be on hand during the visits to answer any questions.

The steps down are steep and leading into darkness so are unsuitable for anyone with mobility problems. There are no lights

within the shelter so visitors may wish to bring a torch

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35 Wimborne United Reformed Church Open Day

Chapel Lane, Wimborne, BH21 1PP

The church is sign posted from East & West Boroughs. Car parking is available at Allenbourn Middle School, East Borough, by kind permission of the Head.

There has been continuous Christian worship on this site since 1672. The present building dates from the 1840’s and still retains many of its original features. There will be a number of items of historical interest on display in the church hall during the open days. Refreshments and a quiz for children will be available.

Open Saturday 10th from 10am to 4pm & Sunday 11th from 1pm to 4pm

Wimborne United Reformed Church

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36 Blandford Fashion Museum, Lime Tree House, Blandford Open Day




Blandford Fashion Museum is located in a beautiful Georgian Townhouse built by the Bastard Brothers in 1760. Current Costume displays include “Retro” which portrays changes in fashion from the 1920s to the late 1970s. Examples include 1940s utility clothing, items reflecting the freedom of the 1960s and the mini and maxi of the 1970s. “All Wrapped Up”- This display includes, a wrap, stoles, shawls, cloaks and unusual items such as a child’s fur coat and a child’s cotton and lace summer coat.

Visit the attractive tearoom serving tea, coffee, homemade cakes and creams teas.

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37 Four Winds New EventGuided Tour



Built about 1989, before the advent of television programmes such as ‘Grand Designs’, Four Winds was a self-build like no other. Embracing sustainability with Solar Panels, triple glazing, passive solar heating and heat recovery ventilation, this one-off design was state-of-the art. And much of the technology is still relevant today, giving the house a ‘B’ energy rating – the highest achievable for the age of the house.

Four Winds was designed to make best use of the site, with Southerly facing balconies, panoramic windows and a hidden jewel of a basement where the house sits on a gradient. The house was designed and built by the then owner, and was lived in for 30 years until the new owners bought it last year.

Two steps access into house with internal staircase to upper floor. Steep gradient to the basement to see pump room.

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38 Priest’s House Museum & Garden Open Day

Disabled access to Ground Floor only Exterior photography only

Priest’s House Museum & Garden, 23-27 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR


Discover the museum’s stunning Roman wall paintings, the fascinating childhood gallery and

Four Winds

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a unique Victorian Valentine card collection as the museum tells the story of East Dorset. Explore period rooms from a 17th century hall to the working Victorian kitchen, finding out how life and work has changed in this historic townhouse. Wander through a beautiful and peaceful walled garden, with flowering borders, lawns and heritage fruit trees leading down to the mill stream. The Garden Tea Room, where visitors can relax and enjoy a refreshing drink, delicious cakes, cream tea and a selection of light savoury snacks, will be open. Explore the current special exhibitions ‘Somme’ and ‘Dress to Impress’.

Saturday will also be a ‘Community Open Day’.

Open on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th from 10am to 4.30pm

39 The House Boat New EventGuided Visit




The House Boat is a newly commissioned house by developer Solidspace with Mole Architects, located on a site overlooking Poole Harbour. This experimental home is built on five levels with the upper three all interconnecting around a void open from roof to ground floor. It takes inspiration from two upturned boat hulls in blackened larch sitting on a rough concrete sea wall. A dramatic and spacious interior was constructed by local craftsmen with an insitu concrete frame and Douglas Fir beams. Sitting comfortably in its local context this is a unique contemporary home.

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40 The Boat House New EventGuided Visit

Disabled access to Ground Floor only Exterior photography only



An old favourite returning to the DAHW programme after a break of over 10 years, The Boat House was built in 1938 and contains the Second Class Drawing Room from the Cunard liner “Mauretania”. The interior of the house dates from the launch of the ship in 1907 and includes a beautifully panelled saloon and officers cabins.

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The Boat House

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41 BelmontHeritage Open Day 6A Pound St, Lyme Regis DT7 3HZ


This fine 18th-century maritime villa in Lyme Regis is listed Grade II* and once belonged to the remarkable businesswoman, Mrs Eleanor Coade who devised a formula to mass produce architectural embellishments. More recently Belmont was home to world-famous author, John Fowles, author of The Magus and The French Lieutenant’s Woman.

Belmont has been restored to its appearance in Mrs Coade’s day. Here you can sit - and indeed write – in John Fowles’s former writing room with its wide views of sea and sky. In the garden there is a Victorian observatory tower, with hatch and revolving roof. Most of the long garden is left wild (Fowles was a keen naturalist) and it tumbles down to the esplanade, with a pebble beach and the Cobb beyond.

The Landmark Trust are so grateful to everyone who supported Belmont, helping us to raise a total of £1.8m and are very pleased that Belmont won the RICS Building Conservation Award for the South -West region

Open on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th from 10am until 4pm

42 Clavell Tower Heritage Open Day

Kimmeridge Bay, Dorset, BH20 5PE

This four storey, circular tower stands high on the cliff above Kimmeridge Bay overlooking one of the most striking bays on the Dorset coast. Here is the Jurassic Coast, England’s first natural World Heritage Site, and the South West Coastal Path runs past the door. Built in 1830 Clavell Tower’s location has captivated many including writers like Hardy and PD James.

Admission is free and leaflets are provided detailing the building’s history. Admire the view from this elevated site.

Open on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th from 10am until 4pm

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Bookable Events

The events listed are all limited in

number and entry is by ticket only.

Please see page 4 for full details

of how to apply for tickets. All

other events in the programme are

unlimited and you can just turn up

on the day.

When attending a bookable event

please ensure that you arrive in

good time and comply with any

restrictions or advice provided in the

programme or on your ticket.

Please remember that all of our

event holders are volunteers who are

giving up their time free of charge so

respect them by following all of their

instructions carefully.

Most importantly, please be fair

to others and do not try to enter

a bookable event without a valid

ticket.

If you find you are unable to honour

your booking please contact the

Booking Office as soon as you can so

that the tickets can be re-allocated.

Also, please ensure that you provide

us with a contact phone number

when you make your initial booking

- if you are on a waiting list for an

event but we can’t get hold of you

then you won’t get a ticket!

04 Deans Court

05 Silk Hay

18 Guided tour of All Saints’, West Parley – historic riverside church

20 World War II Pillbox Visit, Blandford

24 House Tours at Brook House, Blandford St Mary

33 Architect’s Coach Trip

34 Double Anderson Air Raid Shelter Viewing, Blandford

36 Blandford Fashion Museum, Lime Tree House, Blandford

37 Four Winds

39 The House Boat

40 The Boat House

46 The Last Laugh Holton Heath Royal Naval Cordite Factory Tour

47 Talbot Heath School

52 Roman Dorchester Walk

53 Tile and Terracotta Treasure Hunt

54 Enchanting Ensbury Park

55 Wimborne Model Town – A Brief History

56 Water Supply Museum - Sutton Poyntz

57 Wimborne Town Walk

60 ‘Holy Smoke!’ – A Wareham Town Walk

61 Poundbury - A Walking Tour

64 Highcliffe Castle Tours

65 Guided Tour of The Rex Cinema, Wareham

67 A Twilight Tour Around Weymouth

68 Guided Historical Tour of Wimborne Minster

70 Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum

71 Ashley Cross – A Glimpse around the Green

73 Tower Tours of the Priory Church

The following events are bookable but have to be booked directly with the venue NOT the DAHW Booking Office. Please see the individual event listings for instructions.

12 Melbury House


17 Lulworth Castle House

31 Mapperton House

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Booking number

Name (Block capitals)

Address

Postcode

Daytime Telephone No.

Email

Please return the completed booking form with an SAE to: The Booking Office, East Dorset Heritage Trust, Allendale House, Hanham Road, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 1AS

East Dorset Heritage Trust will hold your name and address on computer for the purposes of these events only. All information held on our system is confidential and it is not passed on to any third party.

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If time does not matter, please only use the first two boxes.

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Why are some events bookable and not others?

Often the properties have very limited

space and a booking system gives us

greater control over the number of people

attending at any one time. It also means

that householders have a list of attendees

to satisfy their insurance companies.

Likewise, event leaders giving talks or tours

find it easier to deal with smaller groups.

Why do tickets have to be allocated by ballot, what’s wrong with first come first served?

Unfortunately the old first come first served

system favoured those visitors who were

retired or not in full time work and by the

end of the Booking Office’s first day, many

events were already full. By making all of

the bookable events ballotable everyone

has the same chance of getting tickets.

Why can’t the event be 2 weeks / 1 month?

The logistics of organising all of the

events into a 9 day period, along with the

typesetting and printing process, already

take up much of the year. It wouldn’t be

practical at this time.

Why don’t all events have a duration listed?

Some event holders like to have a more

relaxed attitude towards their event and

leave the timing open-ended to answer

extra questions or take account of weather

conditions. Whenever a duration can be

listed it is.

Could you not put on extra events rather than have a waiting list?

Unfortunately not. The preparations already

take several months. By the time the

bookings are received and the events start

to fill up, there is no longer sufficient time

left to organise extra events. In addition

to which, last minute changes could place

unnecessary stress on event holders and

they always have the final say on any

events.

Why can’t the booklet be published earlier in the year?

Again, due to the length of time it takes to

organise all of the events, it is not possible

to publish the booklet any earlier in the

year.

Why can’t I have a direct contact number for my favourite event?

All of the event holders in Heritage Week

are volunteers and a great many of them

are private householders. In order to

protect their privacy and ensure smooth

communications at all times we ensure

that we are the only contact with all 200

event holders on our list and we never

pass on any private contact details unless

specifically instructed to do so.

Can I just turn up to bookable events without a ticket on the off chance someone doesn’t turn up?

We would respectfully ask that you do

NOT. Although it can be frustrating finding

out that there has been a ‘no-show’ on an

event it is even more frustrating for event

holders trying to deal with too many people

who have just turned up ‘on spec’.

Your Questions Answered

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Again, all of the events are organised on a

voluntary basis by people who give up their

own time to lead them. It is up to them

when they feel able to lead an event, not

us.

Why is my favourite event no longer on the programme? Will it be coming back?

Once again, all of the events are organised

on a voluntary basis by people who give up

their own time to lead them. Sometimes

after leading an event for many years they

decide that enough is enough and inform

us accordingly. Sometimes, the various

properties change hands and the new

owners do not want to take part and again

we are informed accordingly.

Why do you not offer online booking?

This is for security reasons. When making

online bookings for tickets, concerts or

events you need to provide your payment

card details as well as your contact details.

This gives the venue your registered

cardholder details so they can contact

you in the event of any problems with the

booking. As all DAHW events are free of

charge this method of address verification is

not available to us so we verify all potential

visitors’ addresses by sending out the tickets

to them at the address they have provided.

The address provided is supplied to the

relevant event holder (and may be passed

on to the police or insurance company) but

under the terms of the Data Protection Act

will not be given to anyone else.

Why have some people been to very popular events more than once while I have been on waiting lists for many years?

Unfortunately this is purely down to the

luck of the draw! We would hope that

visitors who have already been lucky

enough to get tickets for popular events do

not try and book again in subsequent years

and give other people a chance. Sadly this

is not always the case!

What is the connection between DAHW and Heritage Open Days?

Heritage Open Days takes place over the

course of a long weekend. Dorset took

part in the early events but soon realised

that the potential number of events in

Dorset was increasing each year and that

one weekend was not sufficient. As such,

Dorset Architectural Heritage Week was

born with the first weekend a part of

Heritage Open Days.

Would it not help administration to make a charge for some events?

It probably would! Unfortunately a basic

principle of Heritage Week is that all events

should be free of charge. We only ever

make minor charges where it is completely

unavoidable - such as those to cover coach

or boat hire.

Why don’t you ‘blackball’ or ban people who persistently don’t turn up to events they have booked?

Again, one of the basic principles of the

event is accessibility. If we blocked certain

people from attending events for any

reason then we would be ignoring this

underlying principle.

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43 St James Church – Poole Guided Tour

Meet at church porch facing Thames Street


The present church of St James in Poole’s old town was built on the site of a medieval church pulled down in 1819. It houses many fascinating survivals from Poole’s rich history.

Tours on Saturday 10th September at 10.30am and 12 noon

44 Weymouth Town Walk Guided Walk

Meet in front of Weymouth Pavilion , Esplanade DT4 8ED


Join Weymouth Civic Society on a guided tour of Weymouth`s Georgian sea front, old harbour and historic town.

Wheelchair access to churches will require assistance

Tour on Saturday 10th from 11am to 1pm

Weymouth

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45 Hardy’s “churchyard nearer heaven than the church steeple”: A Guided Tour of a Little-Known Scheduled Monument. New Event


This event is not bookable via the DAHW Booking Office. To book please email [email protected]

An ancient churchyard “nearer heaven than the church steeple” as Thomas Hardy wrote. Guided tour of a little-known Scheduled Monument, a disused churchyard with rare C.17 headstones & site of medieval church with literary and historical associations and natural-history interest. This event has been organised by representatives of Shaftesbury Open Spaces Group and Shaftesbury & District Archaeology Group, jointly with Shaftesbury Tree Group and Shaftesbury Snowdrop project due to natural history interest of the site.

The site is outdoors with an earthen/ wood-chipped path on which a wheelchair could be pushed.The approach is on foot, final 100 yards on B-road without pavement

Tours on Saturday 10th, for up to 36 people in 3 groups of 12 each, at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.

46 The Last Laugh Holton Heath Royal Naval Cordite Factory Tour Guided Tour



The Royal Naval Cordite Factory at Holton Heath represents a substantial piece of the industrial and military heritage of this country. The factory was constructed under the express instruction of the then First Lord of the Admiralty, Winston Churchill. It was to supply the Royal Navy with propellant until 1957 when cordite manufacturing on the site ceased and was transferred to ROF Caerwent. The site continued to serve the navy in the guise of the Admiralty Materials Laboratories, developing and testing various technical innovations.

During the event visitors will have one last opportunity to view the amazing scale model of the factory (described as a national treasure) and other artefacts from the factory.

During the afternoon there will be veterans of the factory on hand to answer questions and tours will be run throughout the afternoon, by experienced tour guides, around the extant remains of the factory. Should you wish you can also visit the recently installed memorial (situated on nearby Blackhill Road) to the calamitous explosion that occurred in 1931.

The event involves a fair degree of walking and those with limited mobility may find completing the whole tour difficult. Furthermore, there is no disabled access to the museum and model.

Please note, this will regrettably be the last such event at this site. As of October 1st all public access will be prohibited.

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47 Talbot Heath School Open Day



Talbot Heath School will be opening one of its four WWII underground bunkers which used to accommodate the whole school community during bombing raids. The 100ft bunker has been refurbished as it was during the war. There will be the opportunity to see fascinating archive materials from the war years at the school. Baroness Shirley Williams was one of the former Talbot Heath pupils who sheltered in the bunker.

There is a steep concrete slope with hand rail down into the bunker. Also there is some uneven ground and a gravel footpath. Please contact the Booking Office with any questions.

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48 Tour of the Town Cellars Building, Poole Guided Tour

Meet at entrance to Poole Museum at the Quay end of Poole High St.


The Town Cellars on Poole Quay is a building first constructed circa 1300. In the late 18th Century Thames St was cut through the building and today it forms part of Poole Museum to the East and the King Charles Pub to the West.

Please note that this event is not underground.

Tours on Saturday 10th at 2pm, 3pm & 4pm.

Holton Heath Royal Naval Cordite Factory

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49 Gervis Road East New EventIllustrated Talk

Bournemouth Natural Science Society, 39 Christchurch Road (near Derby Road), Bournemouth, BH1 3NS

On bus routes

Parking available on-site but is limited

A sitting-down guided walk. This half-kilometre of a Bournemouth backstreet contains four Listed Buildings and the former homes of various famous people. With the benefit of no traffic noise and the availability of earlier images, this introduction reveals an interesting side of Victorian Bournemouth. Optional refreshments available (£1) after talk.

Talk on Saturday 10th at 2.30pm

50 Heritage Walk of Blandford Guided Walk

Meet outside the Corn Exchange, Market Place, DT11 7AD.

Pay and display parking available at Marsh & Ham off West Street (follow signs from Blandford bypass A350/A354 junction to Blandford town centre, enter town over town bridge and car park is immediately on right), or free parking at Stour Meadows (follow signs from Blandford bypass A350/A354 junction to Blandford, turn right at next roundabout and proceed past Homebase, Tesco and skate park to park, then follow signs for town centre on foot).

An approximately two hour guided walk led by Blandford & District Civic Society town guides of the town centre, totally rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1731, examining the history and detail of its Georgian and other architecture, including the Grade I listed parish church and other fine buildings designed by architects John and William Bastard.

Walk on Saturday 10th at 3pm

Also Featured Today



03 The Minster Church of St Cuthburga, Wimborne Minster


09 Bucknowle Roman Villa Threshold Stones







27 Lyme Regis Cemetery Chapel

28 Blandford Forum – A Georgian Gem

Sunday 11th

51 Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre Open Day

Castleton Pumping Station, Oborne Road, Sherborne DT9 3RX.

Near Sherborne OLD Castle


During the day the waterwheel will be running and the large Hindley steam engine will also be running, under steam. There is a collection of stationary engines and vintage cycles to enjoy. More details on the web site www.sswc.co.uk

Not all areas are wheelchair accessible.

Open on Sunday 11th from 11am to 4pm

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52 Roman Dorchester Walk Guided Walk



A stroll around the line of the wall that originally surrounded the town of ‘Durnovaria’. Taking in the remains left by the Romans and getting a glimpse of life in the town almost 2000 years ago.

Please wear comfortable footwear and be prepared for inclement weather.

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26 The Guildhall, Lyme Regis

28 Blandford Forum – A Georgian Gem

35 Wimborne United Reformed Church

38 Priest’s House Museum & Garden

39 The House Boat

40 The Boat House

41 Belmont

42 Clavell Tower

47 Talbot Heath School

Monday 12th

53 Tile and Terracotta Treasure Hunt Special Event

Exterior photography only



Join Jo Amey (The Tile Lady) to discover the variety of ceramic features in Bournemouth’s historic buildings. We will start with a half hour illustrated session on the different types and manufacturers of tiles, terracotta etc.

Participants will then be given a map of the local area with points where examples can be seen, reminders of the different types and challenged to see how many they can spot and identify within an hour. This can be done in groups, pairs or individually. We will then meet up again at 11.30 to discuss our findings!

Thanks to Bournemouth Library Service for hosting this event.

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54 Enchanting Ensbury Park New EventGuided Walk



Kinson was a wild area, not even in the same county as Dorset, when development began here. Discover the fascinating development of the area, learn how Hampshire stole a part of Dorset, discover the local tribute to a French Catholic saint, and find out the part played by pigeon pie, in the history of Ensbury Park.

Parking in the nearby streets.

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55 Wimborne Model Town - A Brief History New EventPresentation



A presentation on the history of the famous Model Town in Wimborne Minster including why it was constructed and how it was rescued and rebuilt. There will also be an orientation of the West Row and current King Street sites.

Please note: this event does not include entry to the Model Town itself. Standard entry charges apply should you wish to visit after the event. £6 Adults £5.50 Seniors

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05 Silk Hay









24 House Tours at Brook House, Blandford St Mary

26 The Guildhall, Lyme Regis

Wimborne Model Town

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Tuesday 13th

56 Water Supply Museum - Sutton Poyntz Guided Tour



The Victorian pumping station was designed by Thomas Hawksley the eminent water engineer. The Listed (Gr.II) Turbine House dates from 1856/57 and was Weymouth’s first pumped water supply. In 1869 a second pumping station was built to accommodate steam power and in 1882 and 1899 further extensions were added to house extra pumping capacity.

The tour involves some outside walking and steps inside the building; for clarification please telephone before booking. Please do not leave dogs in your car.

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57 Wimborne Town Walk Guided Walk


NO on-site parking please.


A tour of this fascinating historic town with members of the local Civic Society lasting about 2 hours.

Some roads to cross and kerbs to negotiate as well as some stairs.

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05 Silk Hay







18 Guided tour of All Saints’, West Parley – historic riverside church




23 Guided Tours of St John the Baptist Church, Bere Regis

55 Wimborne Model Town – A Brief History

Wimborne Minster

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Wednesday 14th

58 Hardy’s Birthplace, A Guided Tour of Thorncombe Wood & the Award-Winning Visitor Centre Guided Tour

Thorncombe Wood, Higher Bockhampton, nr Dorchester, DT2 8QH

Meet in the Thorncombe Wood car park, which is signposted from the visitor centre

Please check the Dorset Countryside website at https://www.dorsetforyou.com/Hardysbirthplace for the latest news on the centre and the car parking arrangements

A guided tour of the ‘Hardy’s Birthplace’ visitor centre and its setting, led by the person who managed the project for Dorset County Council and had responsibility for its funding, development and construction.

The building was opened in September 2014 to serve both the National Trust owned cottage 300 metres away where author and poet Thomas Hardy was born, and the Dorset County Council owned Thorncombe Wood on the edge of which it sits, where Hardy spent a lot of his youth.

The guide will lead you through the Wood to the centre explaining key landscape features, their relevance to Hardy and the building, and the interpretation which explains them. He will include stories behind the building and the ‘green’ technologies embedded within it, which have been recognised with an international award.

The tour will conclude with opportunities for a visit to Hardy’s cottage (National Trust charges apply), and lunch either in the café at the centre or a bring-your-own picnic.

Those with mobility issues may find some of the walking through Thorncombe Wood awkward.

Tour on Wednesday 14th from 10.30am to 1pm

59 The Guildhall, Poole Special Viewing

The Guildhall, Market Street, Poole BH15 1NP


The Guildhall is currently in use as the office of the Registrar of Births, Marriages and Deaths for Poole, but many people have never seen the interior of this beautiful 15th Century Public building. For two hours the Society of Poole Men will steward the building for Poole Borough Council and brief histories will be available.

Open on Wednesday 14th from 10.30am to 12.30pm

60 ‘Holy Smoke!’ - A Wareham Town Walk Guided Walk




A guided walk around the historic town including parts of the Saxon walls. We will explore Wareham’s history and heritage through (et alia) the many places of worship, including sites of those no longer visible, and the effects of the Great Fire of 1762. The walk is about 1.5 miles (2km) long.

Some short steep slopes and some steps

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61 Poundbury - A Walking Tour Guided Tour Directions available on ticket.


A guided walking tour of Poundbury, an urban extension to the County Town of Dorchester, built in accordance with the ‘A Vision of Britain’ principles expounded by H.R.H. The Prince of Wales

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62 Highcliffe Castle Open Day

Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 4LE

Parking available on-site but charges apply

Highcliffe Castle is staying open later and offering free admission as part of the Heritage Open Days scheme. This is a great opportunity to see what is new at the Castle or visit the site for the first time. The Castle will be open until 7pm, with last admission at 6.30pm.

Public areas of the Castle are fully accessible by wheelchair. The grounds and the tearooms are wheelchair manageable. The seafront is accessible via a gentle zig zag slope.

Open on Wednesday 14th from 11am to 7pm

63 Bournemouth Natural Science Society Guided Tour Guided Tour

Bournemouth Natural Science Society, 39 Christchurch Road (near Derby Road), Bournemouth, BH1 3NS

On bus routes.

Parking available on-site but is limited

Guided tour of a Grade II listed Victorian villa (1880), looking at its architecture externally and internally, and a chance to view the Victorian natural history and antiquarian collections throughout the building. Donations welcome (in aid of building restoration).

Tours on Wednesday 14th at 11am and 2pm

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64 Highcliffe Castle Tours Guided Tour

Accompanied children over 5 only



Volunteer tour guides tell the fascinating history of the Castle, taking visitors into the unrestored areas of the Castle. This hard hat guided tour includes the old kitchens, wine cellars and upper floors.

Public areas of the Castle are fully accessible by wheelchair. The grounds and the tearooms are wheelchair manageable. The seafront is accessible via a gentle zig zag slope.

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65 Guided Tour of The Rex Cinema, Wareham New Event



The Rex Cinema in Wareham has recently been refurbished and is believed to be the oldest working cinema in Dorset.

There will be a short guided tour of the cinema by Chairman David Evans and Morgan Carey Architects will be on hand to explain recent works and other proposed alterations.

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66 A Hardy Stroll to Dorchester Guided Walk

Meet outside the main entrance of the Hardy’s Birthplace visitor centre, Thorncombe Wood, Higher Bockhampton, nr Dorchester, DT2 8QH

Car parking is available in the Thorncombe Wood car park. Please check the Dorset Countryside website at https://www.dorsetforyou.com/Hardysbirthplace for the latest news on the centre and the car parking arrangements

Following Event Number 58 the guide will be returning to Dorchester town centre on foot, following one of the routes that Hardy himself used when going to school and then later to the Architect’s practice where he was an apprentice. Those who are interested are welcome to join him, for Hardy-related conversation and the pointing out of associated features on the way. The walk will take at least two hours and will be off-road for most of the way.

Wear appropriate shoes/boots for walking along uneven countryside paths and across fields, which will be wet & muddy if it has been raining!

Walk on Wednesday 14th at 2pm

67 A Twilight Tour Around Weymouth Guided Tour Directions available on ticket.


A walk around the old town of Weymouth to view the architectural elements which contribute to the townscape with Colin Ellis, former Conservation officer of Weymouth and Portland Borough Council

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68 Guided Historical Tour of Wimborne Minster New Event



Discover the history of the Minster Church of St Cuthberga from its foundation in 705 to the present day and learn about some of its wonderful treasures and artefacts including a Saxon Chest and the famous Astronomical Clock. Your Guide will bring history alive in this special tour.

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Thursday 15th

69 Richmond Hill St Andrews United Reformed Church Open Day

St Stephens Rd, Bournemouth, BH2 6JJ


This classic Gothic-style church, probably Bournemouth’s largest, mainly dates from 1891. The warm interior features much attractive woodwork (including concentric pews), beautiful stained glass and a painting of ‘The Good Shepherd’. Its beauty attracts many wedding couples. The 1950s St Andrews Chapel, complete with stained glass, also merits a visit.

There is a Flower Festival taking place at the church between the 8th-10th September. This is a chargeable event that is not a part of the DAHW programme but may still be of interest to Heritage Week visitors. Full details at www.bournemouth-urc.org.uk

Open on Thursday 15th between 10am and 12.30pm

70 Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum Guided Tour




A ‘Behind the Scenes’ tour of the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum with the curator looking at architecture and spaces not normally accessible to the public. The tour will cover the design and construction of Bournemouth’s most famous villa and the associated tall tales!

Please note that the tour does not include entry to the museum. If visitors wish to visit the museum afterwards they will have to buy a ticket (£6) or annual pass (£10).

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71 Ashley Cross – A Glimpse around the Green New EventIllustrated Talk




Ashley Cross has recently been designated a Conservation Area within the Borough of Poole. It has a number of listed buildings and the open space, formally Parkstone Park, has been renamed Ashley Cross Green following refurbishment. It has become a popular area in the evening with its many pubs, bars and restaurants. The presentation gives an insight into the area around the Green.

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72 Tours of the Priory Church, Christchurch Guided Tour

Meet inside Priory Church entrance, Quay Rd, Christchurch, BH23 1BU


The Priory Church in Christchurch is over 900 years old and is the longest parish church in England, larger than 21 Anglican cathedrals throughout the country. Come and enjoy a mini history tour around the church.

Cloister café is open for lunch and snacks, cream teas from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Tours on Thursday 15th at 2.30pm and 3.30pm

73 Tower Tours of the Priory Church Guided Tour

Meeting point available on ticket.


The Priory Church in Christchurch is over 900 years old and is the longest parish church in England, larger than 21 Anglican cathedrals throughout the country. Come and climb the 176 steps of the tower and enjoy spectacular views around the countryside as far reaching as Salisbury.

Children must be over the age of 8

Tower tours are subject to weather conditions.

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21Church of Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs, & St Ignatius


23 Guided Tours of St John the Baptist Church, Bere Regis

Priory Church, Christchurch

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Young Visitors Art Competition 2015The Winners!2015 saw the introduction of a brand new

feature to Heritage Week - the Young

Visitors Art Competition. We received some

lovely entries and the winners, which were

originally published last October on our

website and social media pages, can be

seen here.

The 1st Prize of £50 went to Erin Pank

of Weymouth with her fantastic collage

showing the Chalk Wall Eco Home.

The 2 runners up, receiving a £25 prize

each, were Emily Woodford and Samuel

Cottman. Emily drew the Town Cellars in

Poole and Samuel drew the Priest’s House

Museum in Wimborne.

Thank you to everyone who entered and

well done to all 3 well deserved winners!

Eco HomesAfter several successful years developing and expanding their events as part of Heritage

Week the Eco Homes now have their own separate programme, booking system and

website. Although they will no longer be included in Heritage Week we wish the team

well as they continue to develop their own programme of Dorset Eco events.

Winner - Erin Pank

Runner Up - Emily Woodford

Runner Up - Samuel Cottman

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East Dorset Heritage TrustWe are a small educational charity

established for almost 30 years in

Wimborne.

Our home is Allendale House, where we are

a busy hub of the Wimborne Community

- it’s the place to learn something new or

brush up on old skills.

Take a course to improve your French

conversation or Writing skills; learn

about Famous Artists or Holiday Spanish,

Computing and iPads or even Tapestry….

There is something for everyone! There

are heritage events throughout the whole

year, with guided walks, talks or visits

to interesting and unusual places - even

minibus tours too.

The house itself is a beautiful historic

building with elegant rooms for hire which

are light and airy - the perfect place for

training or meetings.

Call in and we will be happy to help. We

are open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

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66 A Hardy Stroll to Dorchester 32

67 A Twilight Tour Around Weymouth 32

33 Architect’s Coach Trip 15

71 Ashley Cross – A Glimpse around the Green 34

41 Belmont 18

36 Blandford Fashion Museum, Lime Tree House, Blandford 16

28 Blandford Forum – A Georgian Gem 13

07 Blandford Forum Cemetery Chapel 7

63 Bournemouth Natural Science Society Guided Tour 31

10 Bridport Town Hall 8

09 Bucknowle Roman Villa Threshold Stones 7

21 Church of Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs, & St Ignatius 10

42 Clavell Tower 18

29 Corfe Castle Village Walk 13

04 Deans Court 6

34 Double Anderson Air Raid Shelter Viewing, Blandford 15

54 Enchanting Ensbury Park 27

37 Four Winds 16

49 Gervis Road East 26

68 Guided Historical Tour of Wimborne Minster 33

18 Guided tour of All Saints’, West Parley - historic riverside church 10

65 Guided Tour of The Rex Cinema, Wareham 32

23 Guided Tours of St John the Baptist Church, Bere Regis 11

11 Gunn Cliff Sewage Pumping Station 8

45 Hardy’s “churchyard nearer heaven than the church steeple”: A Guided Tour of a Little-Known Scheduled Monument.

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58 Hardy’s Birthplace, A Guided Tour of Thorncombe Wood & the Award-Winning Visitor Centre

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50 Heritage Walk of Blandford 26

62 Highcliffe Castle 31

64 Highcliffe Castle Tours 32

60 ‘Holy Smoke!’ – A Wareham Town Walk 30

24 House Tours at Brook House, Blandford St Mary 11

14 Lulworth Castle & Park 8

17 Lulworth Castle House 9

27 Lyme Regis Cemetery Chapel 12

31 Mapperton House 13

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12 Melbury House 8

25 Morgan Carey Architects – Open Studio in Converted Railway Goods Shed 12

61 Poundbury - A Walking Tour 30

38 Priest’s House Museum & Garden 16

69 Richmond Hill St Andrews United Reformed Church 34

52 Roman Dorchester Walk 27

70 Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 34

51 Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre 26

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32 Sir Anthony Caro’s ‘sculpitecture’ Sea Music on Poole Quay 14

15 St Andrew’s Church, Kinson Church Open Days 9

43 St James Church – Poole 23

08 St Laurence Church, Upwey 7

13 St Peter & St Paul’s Church, Blandford 8

30 Sturminster Newton Museum and Mill Society 13

06 Swanage Town Hall 7

47 Talbot Heath School 25

40 The Boat House 17

26 The Guildhall, Lyme Regis 12

59 The Guildhall, Poole 30

39 The House Boat 17

46 The Last Laugh Holton Heath Royal Naval Cordite Factory Tour 24

03 The Minster Church of St Cuthberga, Wimborne Minster 5

53 Tile and Terracotta Treasure Hunt 27

48 Tour of the Town Cellars Building, Poole 25

72 Tours of the Priory Church, Christchurch 35

73 Tower Tours of the Priory Church 35

19 Tudor House, Weymouth 10

01 Wareham Town Pound 5

02 Wareham Walls Walk 5

56 Water Supply Museum - Sutton Poyntz 29

22 Weld Memorial Chapel 11

16 West Gallery & Tower Tours - St Peter & St Paul’s Church, Blandford 9

44 Weymouth Town Walk 23

55 Wimborne Model Town – A Brief History 28

57 Wimborne Town Walk 30

35 Wimborne United Reformed Church 15

20 World War II Pillbox Visit, Blandford 10

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Booklet design: www.blackdoggraphics.portfoliobox.me Print: Xadon Distribution: Tudor Distribution

Allendale House, Hanham Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1AS

Telephone: 01202 888992

e-mail: [email protected]

www.dahw.org.uk

heritageweekdorset

@DorsetAHW

Cover Images:

a Belmont

b The House Boat, Poole

c Sir Anthony Caro’s ‘sculpitecture’ Sea Music

d St Andrew’s Church, Kinson

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c d

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