POPULAR attraction, The Priest’s House Museum in Wimborne, has confirmed it is reopening after closings its doors more than a year ago and undergoing a £700,000 restoration.

It will now be called The Museum of East Dorset, and will reflect on the heritage and stories of the communities throughout East Dorset.

Museum director James Webb said: “We are thrilled to announce the opening date and new name – the Museum of East Dorset, which reflects our collection of 35,000 historical objects relating to East Dorset’s history, our place in the heart of the community, and our important role in preserving, sharing, and celebrating the history and heritage of this area.

“Following the completion of the restoration works in July, and the careful unboxing and curation of our collections for a series of exhibitions in new custom-fitted display cases, the only thing left to do is to open our doors and invite the public back in to see for themselves the incredible results we have achieved. We cannot wait to share it all with them.”