Family Activities

Abbotsbury Swannery, Tithe Barn, Tropical Gardens:

Children's farm, barn and soft play area, great for the under 5's. Look out for hatching time, easter events etc.
www.abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk

Great Dorset Maize Maze:

People speak very highly of this local summer attraction (July-September), about 15 minutes away, maze and other activities make for a good day out.
www.greatdorsetmaizemaze.co.uk

Kingston Maurward:

With wonderful gardens this house just east of Dorchester also has a great Children’s and farm animal areas in a wonderful location.

Monkey World:

Ape rescue centre, children seem to really enjoy going here.
www.monkeyworld.co.uk

Terracotta Warriers Museum:

The only museum outside China dedicated to the amazing Terracotta Warriers
www.terracottawarriors.co.uk

Weymouth White Water:

Take a ride on a rib, various rides for all ages.
Tel: 01305 781146 or 07899892317

Sea Life Centre – Weymouth:

A sea life park and marine sanctuary. Indoor and outdoor attractions.
www.sealifeeurope.com

The Tank Museum at Bovington:

Military tank museum.
www.tankmuseum.org

Haynes Motor Museum:

All weather fun packed day for the whole family.
www.haynesmotormuseum.co.uk

Adventure Wonderland Park:

With Wild Thing the giant indoor Aztec adventure play centre (under 10’s). A great day out whatever the weather, about 40 minutes away. Open all year.
www.adventurewonderland.co.uk Tel: 01202 483444

Crealy Adventure Park:

A really fun day out with rides, massive indoor slides etc. 1 hr away max (under 10’s), April – September.
www.crealy.co.uk

The Wildlife Park at Cricket St Thomas:

www.wild.org.uk

Longleat:

The house, wild life park, maize etc, all make this a really good all round family day out. Approx 1 hr away.

Motor Museum at Beaulieu:

World famous museum, rides and drives for all the family plus the acclaimed James Bond experience!
www.beaulieu.co.uk

Visitor Attractions that are Green Tourism Members:

Swanage Railway:

A fun way to get to the Purbeck coast, Easter to October half-term with some Santa Specials in December.
www.swanagerailway.co.uk

Farmer Palmers Farm Park:

Situated our side of Poole at Organford this is a highly popular, multi award winning attraction mainly focused at the Under 8 age range. Plenty to do both inside and out and open nearly all year, well worth a visit.
Tel: 01202 622022
www.farmerpalmers.co.uk