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Searching Dorset attractions we found this was open and 'in steam' when touring the area. A great bit of local history lovingly restored and maintained by an enthusiastic and knowledgeable group.
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Date of experience: October 2019
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Lovely to see so many volunteers keen to show off their preserved water wheel and steam engine. Loads of information, but a bit confused as to why the water cane from 2 leats, and not the big castle lake nearby. I had a nice time wandering the site.
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Date of experience: October 2019
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The machines were interesting and I loved the enthusiasm of the people showing them.It was an easy walk form the garden centre and they even provided tea and cake.Well worth the visit.
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Date of experience: May 2019
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We visited on one of the open days with the pumping engine in steam. I hadn’t realised the centre even existed until looking for somewhere to make up the “cultural” element of a friend’s birthday celebration. The centre hides its light under a bushel to a degree but is a great off-beat attraction manned by friendly, knowledgeable volunteers. Well worth a visit.…
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Date of experience: September 2018
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Wonderful open day run by volunteers. (Check their website for open days).The water wheel and steam engines are the main attraction but there were also vintage bicycles, motor bikes and a Hillman Minx car when we attended. They have a cafe with home made cakes.! Admission price is by voluntary donation. You could combine this with a visit to the nearby Old Sherborne Castle. …
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Date of experience: July 2018
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