What to do and see in Dorset, England: The Best Churches & Cathedrals

November 8, 2021 Hector Krause

Discover the best top things to do in Dorset, United Kingdom including Lifecentre, Church of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs and St. Ignatius, Shrine of St Wite, Whitchurch Canonicorum, nr Bridport, Dorset, St John The Baptist Church, Eype Centre for the Arts, Parish Church of St Andrew, The Minster Church of St Cuthburga, Uplyme Church, Knowlton Church and Earthworks, St Andrews Church.
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1. Lifecentre

713 Wimborne Road Mooredown, Bournemouth BH9 2AU England +44 1202 530265
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Lifecentre

2. Church of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs and St. Ignatius

North Chideock, Chideock, Bridport DT6 6LF England +44 1308 488348
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5.0 based on 19 reviews

Church of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs and St. Ignatius

Reviewed By tonyh4949 - Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

We came upon this museum almost by chance. The church is just out of Chideock off A35 (be patient with signage) with a small car park. Beautiful building in a serene location which belies the history of Catholic persecution. The museum is in a small anteroom accessed from inside the church. It was simply amazing - full of local history, artefacts, photos, exhibits, etc and with an incredibly informative story of the history of local Catholicism. We were absolutely blown away - not professionally curated but all the better for that. Don't miss it!

3. Shrine of St Wite, Whitchurch Canonicorum, nr Bridport, Dorset

St Candida & Holy Cross, Dorset DT6 6RJ, Whitchurch Canonicorum England http://cathedralofthevale.co.uk/contact.php
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Shrine of St Wite, Whitchurch Canonicorum, nr Bridport, Dorset

4. St John The Baptist Church

Southbrook, Bere Regis BH20 7HQ England +44 1929 471262 http://www.dorsethistoricchurchestrust.co.uk
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

St John The Baptist Church

5. Eype Centre for the Arts

Mount Lane Eype, Bridport DT6 6AR England +44 1308 814480 [email protected] http://www.eypechurcharts.co.uk
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Eype Centre for the Arts

Consecrated in 1865, St. Peter's Church is situated on the hill above Eype, looking out over Lyme Bay. In 2003, it was reordered and opened as an Arts Centre. As well as weekly church services (6.30pm summer, 3pm winter), it is open for many Arts events, including Exhibitions and Concerts. Details of these are on Facebook. When nothing is scheduled, visitors are welcomed 2-5pm on Saturdays.

Reviewed By 562paulinej

Lovely little church that regularly hosts art exhibitions. The church is still used as a church and offers a great location for exhibitions by locally based professional and amateur artists. Have visited the art exhibitions many times, but sadly no art exhibitions on when we visited this time, because of covid 19. There is car parking and lovely views over the surrounding countryside.

6. Parish Church of St Andrew

Church Street, Yetminster, Sherborne DT9 6LG England +44 1935 872600 [email protected] https://yetminsterparishes.gov.uk/community/parish-church-of-st-andrew/
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7. The Minster Church of St Cuthburga

22 High Street, Wimborne Minster BH21 1EB England +44 1202 884753 http://www.wimborneminster.org.uk
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4.5 based on 383 reviews

The Minster Church of St Cuthburga

This building has been a center of prayer since its establishment as a Benedictine nunnery in 705AD. It contains the Chained Library, which is one of the UK's first lending libraries.

Reviewed By keeponwalkingon - Dorset, United Kingdom

what can I say this is a place of worship, all are welcome, freindly and welcoming, quiet areas for private pracyer, always people on hane, facinating chain library, dog friendly

8. Uplyme Church

Pound Lane, Uplyme, Lyme Regis DT7 3TT England http://www.uplymechurch.org.uk
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4.5 based on 25 reviews

Uplyme Church

9. Knowlton Church and Earthworks

SW of Cranborne on B3078, Cranborne England +44 117 975 0700 http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/knowlton-church-and-earthworks
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4.5 based on 66 reviews

Knowlton Church and Earthworks

Reviewed By Emishere13 - Gainesville, United States

A delightfully enigmatic site that shows the combination of the old religions and the new. It's a perfect place to relax or meditate due to its calming atmosphere. Be sure not to miss the nearby trees near the rear right side of the church. Inside this green thicket is a wishing tree, where you can leave a ribbon or trinket, if you choose. Parking is limited to 2-3 cars close to the site. Well worth a visit. Highly recommended!

10. St Andrews Church

Millhams Road Kinson, Bournemouth BH10 7LN England +44 1202 570010 http://standrewskinson.org/
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St Andrews Church

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