Higher
Came is part of the Historic Came Estate, which included the
12th Century church used by Thomas Hardy and local poet William
Barnes.
The estate extends south to the Ridgeway with spectacular
views over Weymouth Bay and the Isle of Portland and the beautiful
chalk downs of South Dorset. |
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Located
just 2 miles from the historic market town of Dorchester,
known by the Romans as Durnovaria, which has an excellent
museum, ancient monuments such as Maiden Castle and a variety
of National Trust Houses to visit.
Weymouth Bay and the Isle of Portland are only 8 miles south
and offer excellent beaches, a wide range of watersports,
walking, rock climbing and birdwatching.
We
are open all year, and a warm welcome awaits you at Higher
Came Farmhouse. If you would like to make a booking please
use the telephone number below.
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Durdle Door - 12 miles
Famous for the Durdle Door Arch, probably the most photographed
view along the Dorset coast and one of the wonders of the
British coastline, this beach is a narrow strand of mixed
shingle, gravel and sand. The eastern end (Durdle Door Cove)
is protected by the arch, while the rest of the beach is partially
sheltered by a submerged offshore reef. The beach is bounded
at the western end by Bat's Head, a chalk headland. All the
cliffs backing the beach are steep and prone to occasional
rockfalls, so climbing or sheltering underneath them is not
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Monkey World - 4 Miles
Set amongst the woodland of Dorset lays 65 acres of sanctuary
for over 150 primates. Monkey World was set up in 1987 by
Jim and Alison Cronin to provide abused Spanish beach chimps
with a permanent, stable home. There are currently 56 chimpanzees
at Monkey World, which makes it the largest group outside
Africa.
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The Tank Museum - 7 Miles
For generations man has dreamt of creating the invincible
war machine to aid him to overcome his enemies in battle.
For almost 2,000 years attempts were made but technical
developments in the early Twentieth century, combined with
the impetus of a terrible and bloody World War, finally
solved the problems. Prepare to discover one of History's
most absorbing stories?
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Maiden Castle - 2 Miles
Maiden Castle is the largest Iron Age hill fort in Europe
and covers an area of 47 acres. 'Maiden' derives from the
Celtic 'Mai Dun' which means 'great hill'. It is situated
just 2 miles south of Dorchester in Dorset. It is truly an
amazing place: even after more than 2000 years, the earthworks
are immense, some ramparts rising to a height of 6 metres
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Athelhampton House - 5 Miles
Welcome to the Web Site of Athelhampton House. Your personal
guided tour of one of the finest 15th Century Houses in England
starts here. See for yourself the abundance of history both
architectural and cultural. Browse through the glorious Grade
1 gardens and see the many attractions and facilities we have
to offer. |
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Isle of Portland - 8 Miles
One of the Isle of Portland's most famous attractions is the
Portland Bill Lighthouse which has a visitor centre and superb
opportunities to explore this special part of the Dorset coastline
to enjoy fabulous scenery. Be warned: there are 153 steps
to the top of the lighthouse! |
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Hardys Monument - 5 Miles
Travel around this part of Dorset and you cannot fail to find
a reference to Dorset`s greatest author:- Thomas Hardy. You
will therefore be forgiven if you travel to Portesham and
assume the Hardy of this monument, and the author, are one
and the same.
Clear your mind of this reference and think of another Hardy,
...not a 1920`s silent film star with a partner called Laurel,
instead think of Lord Nelson..."kiss me Hardy",....Battle
of Trafalgar, 1805 and all that. |
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Lulworth Cove - 12 Miles
On the south coast of England, notable for its geology and
geomorphology is the most-visited geological locality in Britain.
There are excellent exposures of folded Jurassic and Cretaceous
strata and on the cliffs to the east is the Fossil Forest
with an ancient soil and tree remains. The Lower Cretaceous,
Purbeck Formation is contorted into the Lulworth Crumples
at Stair Hole and the spectacular coast around here has caves,
natural arches as at Durdle Door, sea-stacks and high vertical
Chalk cliffs. |
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Kingston Lacey House - 15 Miles
A 17th-century house, designed by Sir Roger Pratt for Sir
Ralph Bankes to replace his ruined family seat at Corfe Castle.
Altered by Sir Charles Barry in the19th century, the house
contains the outstanding collection of paintings and other
works of art accumulated by William Bankes. It is famous for
its dramatic Spanish Room, with walls hung in magnificent
gilded leather. The house and garden are set in a wooded park
with attractive waymarked walks and a fine herd of Red Devon
cattle. |
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Abbotsbury Swannery - 10 Miles
For over 600 years this colony of friendly mute swans
has made its home at the Abbotsbury Sanctuary. Sheltered by
the famous Chesil Beach, this ancient and special site provides
protection for hundreds of nesting swans and their broods.
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Weymouth
Bay - 4 Miles
The attractive seaside resort of Weymouth lies on the south
English coast, just south of Dorchester, in an area affectionately
known as the Dorset Riviera. Weymouth’s picturesque bay
is a three-mile arc of sandy beach, that is proudly listed
as one of Britain’s elite Grade A beaches. Lined with
elegant 18th century Georgian terrace houses, the safe and
sheltered bay provides visitors with a wonderful place for
swimming and other popular watersports. |
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