Thorncombe Woods
17 June 2024
Managed by Dorset Countryside this magical woodland offers a 26 hectare site to explore. With a plethora of trees and wildlife you'll have hours of fun here and may even see Dormice and bats.
Things to do near Moreton
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Thorncombe Woods
Managed by Dorset Countryside this magical woodland offers a 26 hectare site to explore. With a plethora of trees and wildlife you'll have hours of fun here and may even see Dormice and bats.
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Limestone
As seasoned self caterers know, a hotel can provide a luxurious treat for holiday eats. And the Limestone provides the best they can find in fresh local produce, from growing their own chillis to bringing in just-caught lobsters from the cove.
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The Lawrence of Arabia Trail
This circular walk of just under seven miles takes you away from the coast and along country lanes, through woodland and heathland. Parking is available at the museum but you will be required to visit the museum if you use the car park.
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Camp Bestival
A well organised and massive festival with everything you could want from a West Country festival in July.
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GoCoasteering
From Lulworth Cove to Portland Bill, have a day of adventure coasteering on the Dorset coast. Activities also take place in Cornwall and Devon with all equipment included.
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Kingston Maurward Equestrian Centre
This equestrian centre was opened by HRH The Princess Royal in 1999. It is set in 750 acres of estate parkland and offers a warm welcome to riders of all abilities.
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Lulworth Cove to Durdle Door
Follow the South West Coast Path from the car park towards Durdle Door, Scratchy Bottom and Hambury Tout. There are lots of options to choose from, all with stunning views of dramatic Dorset at its best. Take a look at the Dorset Travel Guide website for a locals guide to the area.
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Moreton
This small village is the unlikely final resting place of Lawrence of Arabia. His grave can be found in the churchyard at St Nicholas' Church, which is itself worth a visit for its unique etched-glass windows. Take a stroll around Moreton Gardens and plant centre, or stop for a cream tea at the Tea Rooms in the old school. Moreton also makes a good start for walks in nearby Moreton Forest and along The Dorset Jubilee Trail, an 80-mile trail stretching from Forde Abbey in the west to Bokerley Dyke in the north east.
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Moreton Forest
A diverse combination of heath land, forest and footpaths can be found here. The site also includes the summit of Cloud's Hill on which there are two Bronze age barrows.
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Purbeck Shooting School
A well established shooting school set in 50 acres of mixed heath land and conifer plantation offering a large variey of target presentation whether you are a clay or game shooter. Covered stands are available if the weather is poor.
Things to do near Moreton
A few years ago, the Classic Cottages team started writing about where we live and why we love it. Over time these have evolved into the Classic Guide.
Limestone
16 October 2022
As seasoned self caterers know, a hotel can provide a luxurious treat for holiday eats. And the Limestone provides the best they can find in fresh local produce, from growing their own chillis to bringing in just-caught lobsters from the cove.
The Lawrence of Arabia Trail
17 April 2019
This circular walk of just under seven miles takes you away from the coast and along country lanes, through woodland and heathland. Parking is available at the museum but you will be required to visit the museum if you use the car park.
Camp Bestival
A well organised and massive festival with everything you could want from a West Country festival in July.
GoCoasteering
From Lulworth Cove to Portland Bill, have a day of adventure coasteering on the Dorset coast. Activities also take place in Cornwall and Devon with all equipment included.
Kingston Maurward Equestrian Centre
This equestrian centre was opened by HRH The Princess Royal in 1999. It is set in 750 acres of estate parkland and offers a warm welcome to riders of all abilities.
Lulworth Cove to Durdle Door
Follow the South West Coast Path from the car park towards Durdle Door, Scratchy Bottom and Hambury Tout. There are lots of options to choose from, all with stunning views of dramatic Dorset at its best. Take a look at the Dorset Travel Guide website for a locals guide to the area.
Moreton
This small village is the unlikely final resting place of Lawrence of Arabia. His grave can be found in the churchyard at St Nicholas' Church, which is itself worth a visit for its unique etched-glass windows. Take a stroll around Moreton Gardens and plant centre, or stop for a cream tea at the Tea Rooms in the old school. Moreton also makes a good start for walks in nearby Moreton Forest and along The Dorset Jubilee Trail, an 80-mile trail stretching from Forde Abbey in the west to Bokerley Dyke in the north east.
Moreton Forest
A diverse combination of heath land, forest and footpaths can be found here. The site also includes the summit of Cloud's Hill on which there are two Bronze age barrows.
Purbeck Shooting School
A well established shooting school set in 50 acres of mixed heath land and conifer plantation offering a large variey of target presentation whether you are a clay or game shooter. Covered stands are available if the weather is poor.