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Borough Gardens, Dorchester

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  • June 8, 2017
    After ages in the museums it was a delight to find this lovely place, with its huge trees, elegant fountain and amusing clocktower. The gardens have recently been renovated and improved, and although ...  more »
  • June 1, 2017
    I love taking my boys here for a picnic and play. Plenty of space and facilities right in the centre of town.  more »
  • April 6, 2017
    A great area of peaceful greenery in the midst of a bustling town. Well kept lawns, carefully tended flowerbeds and monuments of the past make this place a lovely gem.  more »
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  • Lovely place to either walk through or chill out in. There's a kids area, tennis courts, a kiosk (open when sunny), toilets, outdoor exercise equipment, a band pavilion and a Victorian (possibly) clock in the grounds. They just need to sort out the old lawn bowling area and put something fitting there (work is underway to do "something" but has been stalled for months now)
  • A delightful Victorian garden renovated in 2007. Facilities include tennis courts, bandstand, adult fitness equipment, play area, refreshment kiosk, bowling green (currently an archaeological dig), community room, toilets, clock tower and fountain.
  • One of the best small gardens in the area, summer time is great as they have lots of events happening .
  • I did not expected that this garden is great. However, this lovely garden is more than worth to visit! You must be here when you are in Dorchester!
  • Good for the kids when weather is on form. Always seems so peaceful
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