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Many of Dorset’s visitor attractions, activities and eateries are now open and looking forward to welcoming you. They will have completed a risk assessment and put COVID-19 measures in place so that visitors have confidence in enjoying a day out in our beautiful county.
Some businesses have also achieved a certificate to show that the safety of their visitors and employees are a top priority and that they have put in place the necessary procedures that have been provided by the government.
These businesses have gone the extra mile, and sometimes above and beyond what the guidelines state for their visitors’ wellbeing and enjoyment of their day trip to Dorset.
'We’re Good To Go' is the new official UK mark to signal that a tourism and hospitality business has worked hard to follow Government and industry COVID-19 guidelines and has processes in place to maintain cleanliness, aid social distancing and for training staff. The business will also be alerted if guidelines change so you can be confident that they are up to date and following the very latest guidance.
Keep an eye out for the official UK mark when planning your trip online or enquire whether the business you are visiting has obtained this certificate.
You can now search for businesses which have achieved this mark on the Good To Go website.
The AA has also launched a COVID-19 Confident assessment scheme which the aims to support the hospitality industry and to help to rebuild consumer confidence. The award indicates to customers that an establishment has in place the necessary risk assessment and safety measures to re-open safely in line with the UK's respective government guidelines.
More information regarding the AA Covid-19 Confident scheme can be found here.
Enjoy a day out in Dorset with confidence.
Dorset businesses that have been awarded the 'We're Good to Go' or AA COVID-19 Confident certificates are listed below. If you are visiting a particular area of Dorset, you can view a map of where all the businesses are located by clicking on 'View Map'. You can then zoom in and out of the map.
You can create your own bespoke holiday itinerary of places to visit by clicking on the 'heart symbol' underneath the business name below. You can then email the itinerary to yourself to bring with you.
If you are looking to stay overnight, you can see a list of accommodation which have been awarded the certificates.
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Railway
SWANAGE
Enjoy a nostalgic steam-train ride on the Purbeck line. Trains run for most of the year - daily from April to October and most weekends throughout the year. Park at Norden then catch a train to travel 6 miles south to Swanage, passing through Corfe…
Restaurant
BOURNEMOUTH
Unrivalled panoramic views across Bournemouth Bay and located at the end of Bournemouth Pier. Key West is open 7 days a week, all year round serving a great tasting, varied menu with something to suit everyone’s taste. Key West’s domed shape is…
Animal Collection
WEYMOUTH
Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park takes you on an adventure below the ocean. New: Fairy Penguin Island is home to the UK's only colony of Fairy Penguins!
Gallery
Swanage
Andy is a self-taught artist based in Purbeck. He started his work as an artist in early 2017. In November 2019 he moved into The Courtyard Studio in Swanage where half the shop features his art and photography. Andy also has artwork all year round…
Interested in drawing in pen?
Andy has a limited stock of Winsor and Newton Promarker sets 1 and 2 (contain 12 colours and a blender pen) and Staedtler Pigment fineliner sets (contains 6 fineliner pens - 0.05. 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 0.8, 0.3-2.0)
These are at reasonable prices compared to in store stockists locally and many online stores too.
Also available
A6 Watercolour Postcard Pad - 12 sheets at 300GSM - sold by Cowling and Wilcox - Andy uses these for his original art postcards and also has used previously for his 'Art for fun' table activities.
If interested contact Andy to find out his prices.
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Commission a Valentines Card for your special one.
Hand drawn card with envelope provided and mailed to you / local delivery in BH19 and BH20 / Click and collect by arrangement.
Cost £5
Email Andy on: andy@andyknillart.com for discussion on features / scene you would like to have.
2020 examples availan]ble from Andy on request
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Enjoy doing art for fun?
Want to share the experience with others especially during lockdown?
Andy set up during the November lockdown a Facebook Public group - Art for Fun. The ideas is for a range of people who like doing some art to share ideas, examples of things they have produced and to provide a growing community to encourage each other through what can be a very difficult time especially if you are alone.
The group has 3 rules:
1) Be kind and courteous - We're all in this together to create a welcoming environment. Let's treat everyone with respect. Kindness is required.
2) No promotions or spam - Give more to this group than you take. Self-promotion, spam and irrelevant links aren't allowed
3) Art for fun means no judgement - NO comments that are critical, be supportive that members have participated and had a go at some art. Don't compare yourself with others as we all arrive with different experiences.
Andy footnote: I must emphasise this is not for artists to promote themselves in - see rule 2 - I am not using it to market my artwork. I started drawing to help my mental health as a therapy, I spent 30 years teaching 11-16 year olds and my art is self taught, I just practise a lot. I a very aware of how people say I can't draw or do art...if you enjoy doing it whatever the outcome please join in and tell others too.
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Boat Trip
POOLE
Cruises operate daily from Poole Quay and Swanage Pier (1st April - 31st October 2020). Check the website for winter sailings. We offer a wide selection of cruises along the Jurassic coast, trips to the Victorian resort at Swanage and the Steam…
Bus and Coach
POOLE
*LATEST INFORMATION* Don’t forget your face covering, which is compulsory by law, unless you are exempt on medical grounds. Contactless card payments are accepted, or you can buy your ticket on the mobile app - clickit2ride. Hop on board a scenic…
Boat Trip
Portland
Sailing daily from Portland - check website for availability and to book. Both novice and sailor can try classic tall-ship sailing around Southern England’s stunning Jurassic coastline and the fascinating chalk downlands of The Isle of Purbeck and…
Restaurant
WAREHAM
The Priory offers accomplished menus, excellent wines, and professional service. You will find a subtle blend of classic and modern dishes, using locally sourced ingredients and seasonal produce on the menu.
Bus and Coach
WEYMOUTH
Coach hire, chauffeured tours, day trips and adventures, UK and European coach holidays. We operate a high quality fleet ranging from 8 to 57 seats.
Restaurant
Dorchester
Dining at Summer Lodge is a truly memorable experience.
Steven and his team serve contemporary British dishes tempered with European influences. It's an exquisite combination that has had critics scribbling in their napkins! Offering the finest…
Restaurant
SWANAGE
Commanding views across Swanage Bay, fine dining with exciting and innovative cuisine and using fresh local produce where possible. We are open 7 days a week for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner or Afternoon Tea.
Theme Park / Waterpark
POOLE
Splashdown Poole has now re-opened with updated opening hours and operating procedures to help with social distancing and to help ensure we are a covid secure place to visit. Please note, tickets are ONLY be bookable through the Splashdown website.…
Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre
Axminster Road, CHARMOUTH
The Tunnel Tree Tops is an award winning high ropes adventure course! An adrenaline-pumping, bird’s eye experience of rope bridges, zip wires and walkways. Great fun for all the family!
Book a family ticket of 2 adults and 2 juniors to receive an automatic 10% off standard ticket prices!
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Animal Collection
Verwood
COVID-19 VISIT ENGLAND WE’RE GOOD TO GO ACCREDITED BUSINESS. Come along and enjoy a unique experience visiting one of the very last Heavy Horse Centres left in Britain. The Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park is a multi-award-winning attraction located in…
Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre
DORCHESTER
Nestled in a rustic woodland you will find Insight Activities shooting and throwing ranges where anyone can learn the arts of Archery, Crossbows, Axe Throwing and Archery Combat Tag in Dorset. Insight Activities are a small specialist provider, not…
Vineyard
Salway Ash, BRIDPORT
Set in West Dorset’s wonderful green and rolling hills, Furleigh Estate makes some of the best sparkling wine in the country. We have over 22,000 vines and a purpose-built winery containing state of the art equipment. A converted barn where once…
Adventure Sport Centre
BOURNEMOUTH
RockReef is an all year, all weather activity attraction located at the end of Bournemouth Pier. Outside is the awesome PierZip, the first pier to shore zip wire in the world! If you can climb the 60ft tower at the end of the pier, you launch…
Pub/Inn
WIMBORNE
A cosy, welcoming atmosphere greets you at the Green Man, ideally located two minute’s walk from the heart of Wimborne.
Restaurant
Bridport
The Station Kitchen is perfectly unique and considered one of the best restaurants in the Bridport and West Bay area. Our quirky and vintage restaurant brings an old world location into the modern day, delivering contemporary twists on the classics…
Craft Centre
WEYMOUTH
If you love the sand sculptures on the beach, you will absolutely love SandWorld. A unique gallery with a difference, as you get to have-a-go yourself, with tools & friendly staff at hand! 2020 theme to include Star Wars, Game of Thrones & Toy Story…
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