Poole Museum to re-open with a ‘big bang’ on 5 November
The museum is re-opening with a ‘big bang’ on 5 November — but before that, people can visit to contribute their feedback.
The museum is re-opening with a ‘big bang’ on 5 November — but before that, people can visit to contribute their feedback.
The towns are the UK’s first official nature towns in a scheme run by environmental bodies plus the National Lottery.
The Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust is restoring heathlands to benefit sand lizards, smooth snakes and adders.
Stained glass dating from the 15th century to the 19th century is now on show at Highcliffe Castle in a new exhibition.
A grant of £131,122 has been awarded to the RNLI by the National Lottery Heritage Fund to research and share stories from the Second World War.
The first phase of the £2.3m Discovery Project has now been completed with restored historical features and landscapes.
Work on the second phase of the redevelopment of Poole Museum’s three historic buildings is well underway following the successful completion of the first phase earlier this year.
The museum in Poole closes on 31 December and will re-open after major redevelopment at the end of December 2024.
Dorset’s history covering 1,000 years is contained at Dorset History Centre which is looking to improve public access.
Poole Museum is undertaking a £7.7m redevelopment project, including urgent conservation to the stonework walls of the medieval Wool Hall.