Where is Dorset County Council?

Dorset County Council is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT1 1UW), in the parish of Dorchester.

How do I get to Dorset County Council?

The nearest railway station is Dorchester West, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT1 1UW.

Is Dorset County Council a protected site?

Yes — Dorset County Council is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).

How do I get to Dorset County Council?

The nearest railway station is Dorchester West, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT1 1UW.

Museums · South West England

Dorset County Council

In or near Charminster.

Paid admission♿ Wheelchair: limited★ 2.2 · 70 Google reviews£££

Dorset County Council — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year: Year-round
Nearest railway station: Dorchester West · 0.6 km

Paid entry
Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Dorset County Council is a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.

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Official information

The Tutankhamun Exhibition in Dorchester features a detailed recreation of Tutankhamun's tomb and treasures, allowing visitors to experience the historical significance of this ancient site. It includes meticulously recreated artifacts and offers educational services for schools and groups.

Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Dorset County Council, located in South-East England, functions as a museum. It serves as a repository for the region's historical and cultural heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Background

History

Elected county councils were created in 1889 under the Local Government Act 1888, taking over many administrative functions that had previously been performed by unelected magistrates at the quarter sessions. The borough of Poole had been a county corporate since 1568, independent from the Sheriff of Dorset, but it was not considered large enough to take on county-level functions under the 1888 Act. Poole was therefore included in the county council's area, which was termed the administrative county, whilst remaining a county corporate for judicial purposes, retaining its own sheriff. The first elections were held in January 1889. The county council formally came into being on 1 April 1889,…

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Coordinates: 50.7161, -2.4406
District: Dorset
Parish: Dorchester
Postcode: DT1 1UW
Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
Phone: +44 1305 269571
Established: 1889
Nearest railway station: Dorchester West — 0.6 km
Opening: Open everyday 10am–4pm
Official site: www.tutankhamun-exhibition.co.uk

Sources

wikipedia: Dorset County Council (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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County Hall, Dorchester

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🐕↗ dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

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Public art & sculpture · South West England

Thomas Hardy Statue

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🐕↗ tutankhamun-exhibition.co.uk

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Tolpuddle Martyrs

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🐕👶↗ tutankhamun-exhibition.co.uk

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Museums · South West England

The Tutankhamun Exhibition

The Tutankhamun Exhibition — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

👶↗ tutankhamun-exhibition.co.uk

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Historic houses · South West England

Roman Town House, Dorchester

Roman Town House, Dorchester — Grade I listed house in West Dorset, England, UK.

👶↗ dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

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Hill forts · South West England

Durnovaria

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🐕↗ tutankhamun-exhibition.co.uk

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Campsites · South West England

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Caravan parks · South West England

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