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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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  1. Dinosaur

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    The Dinosaur Museum

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    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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    Land Train

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    Sightseeing

    Weymouth

    This popular services operates daily between 31st March to 31st October from 10am (weather permitting). Suitable for all the family and includes facilities for pushchairs and wheelchairs.

    The times are displayed at either end of the route on the information boards and are updated throughout the...

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    The Teddy Bear Museum

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    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...

  4. Coastline Cruises

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    Coastline Cruises

    Type

    Boat Trip

    Weymouth

    Coastline Cruises operate several sightseeing trips and ferry services. Enjoy a refreshing sea journey through Weymouth Bay and Portland Harbour to Portland Castle. Or a cruise along the beautiful Jurassic Coast, past Redcliffe Point and Ringstead Bay to the rocky headland known as White Nothe. ...

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    Weymouth Beach

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    Beach

    Weymouth

    Weymouth's three mile beach is just minutes from the town centre and historic harbour. There's plenty of entertainment for everyone to enjoy ranging from traditional attractions such as Punch & Judy and donkey rides, to lively events such as beach volleyball championships, live music and free...

  6. Swanage Beach

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    Swanage Beach

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    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...