Wool, a small village, which is famous as it was used by Hardy in his book 'Tess of the d'Urbervilles' as the seat of the d'Urbervilles.
Also to visit near here is Bovington Camp Tank Museum, north of Wool, and see armoured vehicles from all over the world, and Clouds Hill, a small cottage used by E. Lawrence, 'Lawrence of Arabia'.
Mill House Cider Museum Owermoigne, Wool DT2 8HZ
Find out how cider was made the traditional way. Mill House Cider Museum information
Monkey World Longthorns, Wool BH20 6HH
A primate rescue centre, but visitor orientated, see the monkeys. Monkey World information
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Blacknoll Lane East Knighton near Wool DT2 8LL MAP The Countryman Inn is a family-run pub and bed and breakfast in the heart of Hardy Country, in East Knighton. A large car park is available. All rooms are en suite with a TV, an iron and ironing board, a hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. More Information and Book ... |
Visit the historic town of Dorchester with its Hardy connections, then head down to the resort of Weymouth
Towns Near Wool To Visit - straight line distance:
West Lulworth (3.89 miles) Wareham (5.07 miles) Bere Regis (5.22 miles) Corfe Castle (7.86 miles)
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