Visitors requiring access to facilities in Dorchester will have to find alternative parking as extensive building works have forced the closure of a car park.

Those looking to use the Dorset History Centre are reminded that there will be no public access to the car park at the centre off Bridport Road.

Due to extensive building works being carried out at the centre, parking will be unavailable until September.

The building is shared with the registry office and is likely to affect people using that service.

A spokesperson for the Dorset History Centre said: “A reminder for all customers and visitors to Dorset History Centre that we are in the middle of extensive building works which means that until September 2024 there will be no public access to the car park at the centre.

We would encourage visitors to exercise caution when moving around the outside of the building, and we apologise for any inconvenience these works might cause.

“If you want to visit Dorset History Centre during these 4 months, there are local car parks at Top o' Town and Fairfield Road, which are a short distance away.”