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Rainy day Dorset
Dorset weather turns. These are the fallbacks that keep a wet day from writing itself off.
Poole Quay and Poole Museum
The museum and old town sit right by the quay, so you can combine indoor time with somewhere to eat without a long walk in the rain.
Wimborne
Five minutes from the house: the Minster, small museums, independent shops and cafés — the low-effort option.
Bournemouth town centre
Shops, restaurants and indoor attractions in a compact centre, with covered parking close by.
Stay put
With four bedrooms, five beds, a large kitchen and an open-plan lounge, a slow day at the house is a legitimate plan rather than a consolation prize.