Dorset Architectural Heritage Week

Dorset Architectural Heritage Week DAHW is an annual event offering free visits, tours, open houses & talks in Dorset every September. Office open for enquiries March to October annually

Dorset Architectural Heritage Week is an annual event which aims to stimulate public awareness of Dorset's rich architectural and cultural heritage by allowing free access to many properties that are normally closed to the public or charge for entry. The first half of the week is part of the national Heritage Open Days but Dorset contains such a wealth of fascinating architecture that the events c

ontinue in the County for a further four days! The week-long event is organised by East Dorset Heritage Trust and very kindly supported through the generosity of the Institute of Commercial Management.

A big thank you to all the event organisers who gave their time freely to host this wonderful event. Thank you to everyo...
23/09/2025

A big thank you to all the event organisers who gave their time freely to host this wonderful event.
Thank you to everyone who attended we do hope you enjoyed your week and if you weren't successful this time there is always next year. We looking forward to seeing you all again in 2026.

02/09/2025

When was there a church that looked like this in St Mary Street?

Come along to our Heritage Open Day on Saturday 20 September and find out.

Talks, tours and refreshments - all free.

From 11am to 4pm.

Part of Dorset Architectural Heritage Week.

Some wonderful Open Days coming up across our beautiful county. These are non bookable events and open to everyone. Gui...
02/09/2025

Some wonderful Open Days coming up across our beautiful county. These are non bookable events and open to everyone.

Guildhall Poole, Tuesday 16th at 10am

St Andrews Church Kinson, Thursday 18th and Saturday 20th 10am to 3pm

Hardy Monument Portesham, Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th 10:30am to 3pm

Sturminster Newton Mill, Wednesday 17th 11am to 5pm

Bookings go live tomorrow at 11am ! A sneak preview of what's coming. The Hyde Tennis Club - Bridport Wimborne Minster...
31/07/2025

Bookings go live tomorrow at 11am ! A sneak preview of what's coming.
The Hyde Tennis Club - Bridport
Wimborne Minster Guided Walk
The Chained Library - Wimborne
Uncovering a Pubs History - Wimborne

We are excited to announce the booklet for this years Dorset Architectural Heritage Week is out and ready for you to get...
17/07/2025

We are excited to announce the booklet for this years Dorset Architectural Heritage Week is out and ready for you to get your hands on. Local libraires and Tourist Information centres should have their copies by tomorrow, alternatively pop into Allendale House and grab a copy.

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Wimborne
BH211AS

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

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