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Tonnes of fun!

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Attractions in Dorset for Kids

Dorset has such a wide range of family attractions you’ll be sure to have plenty to do during your stay. Whether you want to explore our number of great museums, spend the day at one of the many animal farms and parks or have some adventure at our superb activity centres, Dorset really has some of the best family attractions to be found anywhere!

Monkey World is one of the most renowned ape rescue centres in the world with over 230 rescued and endangered apes and monkeys. A great day out for your little monkeys!

Moors Valley Country Park has something for everyone. Set in 1000 acres of parkland and forest you can explore the way marked trails, tree-top walkways and tackle the high wire adventure.

Enjoy some fun down on the farm at Honeybrook. This is a great day out for little ones with a brilliant adventure playground and a number of nature based activities.

For your little soldiers that think big is best the Tank Museum is a must. Learn the story of the tank and look around a massive display of armoured vehicles; you can even take part in a trench experience. Tonnes of fun for everyone!

Other great attractions include Adventure Wonderland, an Alice in Wonderland based family attraction. Keep the kids entertained with exciting rides, a fun indoor play centre and much more.

You will find a whole range of family museums, farm parks and more in Dorset, use our search tool on this page or have a look at our full list of Dorset attractions!

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    Bournemouth International Centre

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    Event Venue

    Bournemouth

    Whether you want to see a show, be educated at a conference, attend an exhibition, enjoy some art or enjoy a first class dining experience, our award-winning Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) is a premier conference, events and entertainment venue, centrally situated in the town with panoramic...

  2. Purbeck Sports Centre

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    Purbeck Sports Centre

    Type

    Leisure/Swimming Pool

    WAREHAM

    Fitness fun in Purbeck
    Stunning countryside views, fantastic facilities for all the family and a 25 metre indoor pool make Purbeck Sports Centre the perfect venue to keep active.
    • Sessions for all the family in the low-chlorine swimming pool
    • Three all-weather floodlit tennis courts...

  3. Monkey World - Make the connection

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    Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre

    Type

    Animal Collection

    Wool, WAREHAM

    Monkey World, the internationally-acclaimed ape rescue centre, is home to over 250 rescued and endangered monkeys and apes. Combining fun with conservation , half-hourly talks explain all about man’s closest living relative. See the stars of TV’s ‘‘Monkey Life’, then ‘monkey around’ in the south’s...

  4. Discover Dorchester Town Walks

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    Discover Dorchester Town Walks

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    Walking Tour

    Dorchester

    Dorchester may be one of the smallest county towns in England but it is packed with history, culture and activities. The best way to discover Dorchester is by following one or more of Dorchester's four town trails. Pick up a leaflet from the Dorchester Tourist Information Centre or follow the...

  5. Lyme Regis beach

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    Lyme Regis Beaches

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    Beach

    Lyme Regis

    Lyme regis is a picturesque and historic seaside town set in an area of outstanding natural beauty. A town of steep streets, its most outstanding feature is a delightful 13th century harbour known as the Cobb.

    The beaches in Lyme regis are a mixture of sand and pebbles. Monmouth beach is very...

  6. Highcliffe Castle

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    Highcliffe Castle

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    Viewpoint

    Highcliffe, CHRISTCHURCH

    Highcliffe Castle is a magnificent Grade 1 Listed 1830s mansion built by Lord Stuart de Rothesay and is situated just four miles east of Christchurch. The cliff-top grounds, with wonderful views of the Dorset coastline and the Isle of Wight, provide access to the beach and to the Christchurch...

  7. Adventure Wonderland

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    Adventure Wonderland

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    Theme Park

    Hurn

    2011 Winner of Dorset's Best Family Attraction- Awarded by Primary Times (as voted by parents of 4-11 year olds)

    It’s no wonder that it’s a full day’s fun at Dorset’s number 1 family theme park, with even more to do and see than ever before! Now there are over 30 family rides and attractions at...

  8. The Lyric Theatre

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    The Lyric Theatre

    Type

    Theatre

    Bridport

    Having moved in to the building in September 2010, we’re running it as an artist-led space for all types of artists to visit, create and showcase their work.

    We also have our own Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company based in the building. Our productions are made here and there is a puppet...

  9. Corfe Castle

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    Corfe Castle

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    Castle/Fort

    CORFE CASTLE

    A 1000 years of history provides 1000 reasons to visit one of Britain's most important and dramatic ruins, dominating the skyline of Purbeck. Whether it is for spectacular scenery, to learn about the fascinating history of this medieval castle or just to enjoy a leisurely day out, Corfe Castle has...

  10. Royal Signals Museum

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    Royal Signals Museum

    Type

    Museum

    Blandford Forum

    Dorset's Hidden Gem! From semaphore to high tech cyber space, and electronic warfare: discover the rapidly evolving story of the British Army’s dynamic cutting edge ...The Royal Signals.

    Nestled in the beautiful countryside of North Dorset, in the attractive Edwardian town of Blandford Forum,...