Museums in Isle of Purbeck
THE 10 BEST Museums in Isle of Purbeck
Museums in Isle of Purbeck
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- Greenqueen80UK233 contributionsInteresting little town museum. It's part museum and part gift shop and is only small, but it's free to get in, although donations are appreciated. There are old fashioned shop displays at the back which adds a nit of nostalgia.Written 13 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- humbysarahBournemouth, UK2 contributionsI love L'Artishe Gallery. The owner is a working artist herself and has a studio on the premises so you can see her work and chat to her about art. She's very interesting to talk to and the art in the gallery is a great mix of changing exhibitions and includes work from established and emerging artists. Slightly hidden away up the High Street it is worth taking the time to visit this gallery.Written 18 March 2015This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- maindBudleigh Salterton, UK15 contributionsReally friendly collective of artists - we visited in November as the season was really beginning to turn cold so less going on but worth a visit if you like art. You need to head to the station and cross the line either via the footbridge or over the level crossing itself to access it.Written 23 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- The_Concierge_8Trinidad and Tobago3,830 contributionsIt's just a simple room but it packs a lot of history into the small space. You can see some prehistoric and more modern artifacts and read about the sieges to the castle and how things have changed over the years.
Learn about the 1882 murder, clay extraction and quarrying , see an 18th century cauldron and an interior recreation of the nearby Bucknowle Roman Villa. Loved hearing the various Dorset dialects. That was unique.
Just walk through if you're in the town.Written 26 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Steve BMidlands93 contributionsLovely art work from local artist-purchase 2 pictures. Very pleased with them. Nice to see the artists at work in the shop and enjoyed talking to them.Written 5 October 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- John Bibbings70 contributionsTake a trip to The Square and Compass. Enjoy a snack or meal or a drink. Visit the museum which has a lot of interesting itemsWritten 18 August 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Pam SWimborne Minster, UK8 contributionsI ordered a beautiful beach towel with a cute donkey design, and the quality is exceptional. The order process was quick and easy, and two days later I received my order. Thank you for such good service and when I'm next in Swanage I will definitely pop in for a browse.Written 10 November 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Lex McKeeDorset, UK37 contributions"A fully paid-up member of the Human Race." This is a way of describing people that I learned from one of the great philanthropists, Vanda North. Well, Andy Knill certainly is one. He as created a sanctuary in Swanage for those who need to find emotional expression through FREE art.
Generously, Andy provides the space and the materials for you to draw and colour to your heart's content. I've never known him even ask for donations.
Of course, there's a story behind why he is so generous but why don't you ask Andy?Written 22 November 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
