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Tonnes of fun!

Tonnes of fun!

Display at the Tank Museum

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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  1. Nothe Fort, Weymouth

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    Nothe Fort

    Type

    Castle/Fort

    Weymouth

    Award winning visitor attraction offering low cost entry & great value come rain or shine.

    Built by the Victorians to protect Portland Harbour, Nothe Fort is one of the best preserved forts of its kind. The advances in technology that affected the fort are explained through many displays,...

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    Add Punch & Judy to your Itinerary

    Punch & Judy

    Type

    Beach

    Weymouth

    In 2005, after 30 years of bringing delight to the Resort residents and visitors, Professor Guy Higgins decided to pull the curtain on his famous Punch and Judy Show on Weymouth Beach.

    Professor Mark Poulton stepped into his "shoes" and continued the tradition of Punch and Judy every day...

  3. Swanage Beach

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    Swanage Beach

    Type

    Beach

    Swanage

    The beach is one of the main attractions of the town with thousands flocking to Swanage every summer to relax on the sand. The waters are clean, and the beach has won many European Blue Flag Awards, as well as the Encams Quality Coast Award. Swanage beach has a well earned reputation for being a...

  4. Llama trekking on Golden Cap

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    UK Llamas

    Type

    Animal Collection

    BEAMINSTER

    Walking with Llamas is a unique and very relaxing experience. These hardy, extremely agile and elegant animals are gentle, easy to handle and great fun to be with. Our Llamas will capture your heart and provide you with an experience you will treasure forever. Discover Dorset with a difference!

  5. Dinosaur

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    The Dinosaur Museum

    Type

    Museum

    DORCHESTER

    The only museum on mainland Britain solely devoted to dinosaurs, the award-winning Dinosaur Museum is a treat, especiallly for children. The musuem combines life-sized reconstructions of dinosaurs with fossils and skeletons to create an exciting hands-on experience. Multimedia displays tell the...

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    Fleet Observer Glass Bottom Boat

    Type

    Boat Trip

    Weymouth

    Explore the underwater world of the Fleet Lagoon in the glass bottom boat and see unique British Marine Life

  7. Bournemouth Aviation Museum

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    Bournemouth Aviation Museum

    Type

    Museum

    Hurn, Christchurch

    A NEW open-air aviation museum with classic aircraft and interesting cockpits in a natural setting either side of its own mini “runway”, right next to Adventure Wonderland, Bournemouth Airport

    With pre and post World War trainers, two jet fighters, the prototype of a small, sleek executive jet, ...

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    The Teddy Bear Museum

    Type

    Museum

    DORCHESTER

    .Visit this unique family museum with its evocative and atmospheric displays of teddy bears from throughout the last century. From the earliest teddy bears right up until today’s TV favourites they are all there to be seen and enjoyed. The museums oldest bear is called Michael as was made in 1906...

  9. Kimmeridge Bay & the Marine Centre in the distance

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    Fine Foundation Marine Centre

    Type

    Heritage/Visitor Centre

    Kimmeridge, WAREHAM

    Kimmeridge Bay lies within the Purbeck Marine Wildlife Reserve and boasts the best rockpooling and safest snorkelling site in Dorset!

    The Fine Foundation Marine Centre, with interactive displays & aquaria, provides a fascinating and vital source of information, encouraging all ages to explore...

  10. Granby Fun Factory

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    Granby Fun Factory

    Type

    Adventure Park/Playground

    Weymouth

    Granby Fun Factory is Dorset’s premier soft play centre with a gigantic indoor play area, huge restaurant and two party rooms for children’s parties.

    Relax with one of our great selections of coffees and watch your kids as they explore the gigantic indoor playground, including "Battle Cannon"...