Nature reserves, parks & green spaces in Dorset

Showing 1–50 of 9,707 locations in Dorset, South West.

A county with the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, the Purbeck Hills, Egdon Heath remnants, and Chesil Beach's shingle tombolo stretching along the south coast.

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Melbury Park

Grade II* registered historic park and garden

Historic· 611 ha

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MOORS VALLEY

Moors Valley is a 583-hectare Country Park located in Dorset, South West, England. The park features a mix of woodland and heathland, providing habitats for wildlife like deer and numerous bird species, as well as offering activities such as cycling, walking, and a miniature railway.

Country park· 583 ha

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Milton Abbey

Grade II* registered historic park and garden

Historic· 547 ha

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Sherborne Castle

Grade I registered historic park and garden

Historic· 456 ha

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CHARBOROUGH PARK

Grade II* registered historic park and garden

Historic· 368 ha

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ST GILES' HOUSE

Grade II* registered historic park and garden

Historic· 363 ha

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LULWORTH CASTLE

Grade II registered historic park and garden

Historic· 353 ha

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Moors Valley Country Park

Conifer· 343 ha

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ENCOMBE

Grade II* registered historic park and garden

Historic· 337 ha

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Kingston Lacy Estate

Urban park· 313 ha

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Puddletown Forest

Conifer· 208 ha

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AVON HEATH

Avon Heath is a 206-hectare Country Park located in Dorset, South West England. The site includes heathland, woodland, and wetland areas, providing habitats for diverse wildlife, including reptiles and bird species, along with numerous walking trails.

Country park· 206 ha

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Remedy Oak

18 hole Par 72

Golf course· 204 ha

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KINGSTON LACY

Grade II registered historic park and garden

Historic· 193 ha

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Holloway's Wood

Broadleaved· 176 ha

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Yeovil Golf Club

18 hole Par 71 Old Course + 18 hole Par 68 Newton Course

Golf course· 175 ha

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Isle of Purbeck Golf Course

Golf course· 157 ha

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The Dorset Golf & Country Club & Resort

9 hole Par 33 Woodland Course & 9 hole Par 36 Lakeland Course & 9 hole Par 36 Parkland Course

Golf course· 156 ha

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Ashley Wood Golf Club

Golf course· 154 ha

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Kingston Plantation - Woodland plantation

Plantation· 154 ha

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Crane Valley - Valley Course

18 hole Par 72 Valley Course & 9 hole Par 33 Woodland Course

Golf course· 146 ha

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Moors Valley Golf Course

18 hole Par 72

Golf course· 145 ha

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Came Down Golf Club

Golf course· 143 ha

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CREECH GRANGE

Grade II* registered historic park and garden

Historic· 141 ha

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EASTBURY

Grade II* registered historic park and garden

Historic· 135 ha

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BRIDEHEAD

Grade II registered historic park and garden

Historic· 132 ha

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Wagbush Coppice

Mixed· 131 ha

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Bere Wood

Conifer· 127 ha

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The Warren field system

Scheduled Monument

Historic· 126 ha

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CRICHEL HOUSE

Grade II registered historic park and garden

Historic· 124 ha

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Sherborne Golf Club

18 hole Par 72

Golf course· 123 ha

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Higher Long Hay Coppice

Broadleaved· 119 ha

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DURLSTON

Durlston is a Country Park of 114 hectares in Dorset, South West England. The park features dramatic cliffs and coastal habitats, attracting diverse bird species and providing opportunities for walking and enjoying coastal scenery.

Country park· 114 ha

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Oakford Hill Bike Park

Broadleaved· 111 ha

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STEPLETON HOUSE

Grade II registered historic park and garden

Historic· 110 ha

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Gore Heath

Conifer· 110 ha

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Lyme Regis Golf Club

18 hole Par 71

Golf course· 109 ha

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LODMOOR

Lodmoor is a 108-hectare Country Park situated in Dorset, South West England. It features wetlands and lagoons, providing essential habitat for migratory birds, waterfowl, and a diversity of aquatic life, with opportunities for walking and birdwatching.

Country park· 108 ha

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Ferndown Golf Club

18 hole Par 71 Old Course & 9 hole Par 35 Presidents Course

Golf course· 104 ha

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Parsonage Coppice

Broadleaved· 101 ha

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KINGSTON MAURWARD

Grade II* registered historic park and garden

Historic· 97 ha