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Purbeck Sports Centre

Swimming - squash - badminton - yoga - tennis - sauna - table tennis - astropitch - playzone -…

English Oak Vineyard

Join the vineyard owners for a fascinating tour followed by a delicious wine tasting, sampling the…

Cyclexperience

Combine tranquility, exercise and discovery on a bike and explore the woodland, heath, beaches and…

Rock Reef Activity Attraction and Pier Zip

RockReef is an all year, all weather activity attraction located at the end of Bournemouth Pier.…

Walking

With mile upon mile of spectacular coastline and luscious countryside, Dorset is the perfect place for a walking break.
Watersports

Enjoy the sea air and give some watersports a go!
Leisure Centres
Golf Courses

Dorset has some fantastic golf courses in some glorious locations!
Group Friendly

Attractions which offer group discounts, tours or coach parking.
Cycling
Adventure

Can’t get enough of the great outdoors? Always looking for your next adventure?

Dorset's mix of glorious countryside and superb coast make the ideal setting for a great escape.

Book a short break to recharge your batteries in our stunning natural environment and you'll return home fully refreshed and invigorated.

These boots are made for walking!

Dorset is a walker’s paradise!

The South West Coast Path runs along 73 miles of the Dorset coast and is arguably one of the world’s best long distance paths, taking you on a journey through time. Don’t let the word ‘long distance’ put you off; there are plenty of smaller sections to walk as well. Take a look at the Timeless Coast leaflet which gives daily itineraries to help you explore more of West Dorset.

If you’d like to learn about the geology and heritage of the land passing beneath your feet as you stride, Jurassic Coast Guides run tours that you can tailor completely to your requirements – there’s no walk too big or small so give them a bell, it will prove a valuable addition to your hike.

And don’t forget about our beautiful rural countryside! Inland, way-marked walking trails criss cross through undulating green hills, lush meadows and ancient woodland dotted with charming little villages and cosy pubs.

It’s a land where each turning leads to a new adventure…

Tee off in Dorset

Golf enthusiasts can tee off from a number of superb courses in Dorset, all offering a different challenge in some spectacular settings (in particular the 6th hole at Bridport & West Dorset Golf Club!)

Whatever your handicap, both experienced golfers and novices will find a course to suit their level with many courses open to visitors and members alike, such as Isle of Purbeck Golf Club.

If you're just out for a bit of family fun, then Dorset has some great pitch and putt and crazy golf courses to compete for top spot on the scorecard.

Pedal power

Cyclists can take their pick of challenging hill climbs over rough track or gentle meanders through winding lanes to remote villages and rural pubs for a lunchtime ploughman’s and a pint of local ale!

Or you might want to take an leisurely ride by electric bike to one of our glorious beaches or stunning nature reserves. Feel the wind in your hair and enjoy the views as you experience the joys of cycling without all the effort!

If you enjoy cycling holidays, then the Carter Company should be your first port of call. Their thoughtful and creative routes through Dorset aim to show you the hidden gems of your destination, not just the highlights!

Discover Dorset on horseback

With our expanse of open countryside and beautiful beaches here in Dorset, the county is perfect for horse riding.

The equestrian experience in Dorset is exhilarating; explore the wide network of trails and bridleways and hack your way through gorgeous countryside or take in the breath taking scenery of a coastal canter.

Rosewall Equestrian caters for most abilities whether you are a first time rider wanting a ½ hour lesson or an experienced rider looking for something more challenging.

Feeling adventurous?

Turn to the sea for adrenaline kicks as you zoom down the coast in a speedy RIB or try your hand at coasteering, you’ll certainly be left feeling invigorated!

Hire a kite surfer to leap across the waves, abseil down steep cliffs or you can even try your hand at axe throwing!

Inland, you can have a go at shooting clays, quad biking and manoeuvring through a muddy assault course.

For an experience that will stay with you for a lifetime, take to the skies with Aerosuarus Balloons!

Floating above the patchwork landscape below, you’ll enjoy views of Shaftesbury or Sherborne depending where the wind takes you and to finish off, celebrate with a glass of chilled Champagne!

Cast a line

The varied landscapes here in Dorset make fishing an incredibly popular pastime. Wile away the hours at serene lakeside settings or gushing rivers.

Cast off from Chesil Beach at sunset and reel in some mackerel or experience the thrill of angling out at sea with boat trips from most of our coastal resorts.

Dorset also offers some great rockpooling spots and what could be more fun than crabbing at the harbour on a hot summer's day?

So what are you waiting for? Get out and get active in Dorset!

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Dorset Belle Pleasure Cruises

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Boat Trip

BOURNEMOUTH

Dorset Belle Cruises set sail from Bournemouth or Swanage Piers for day trips or join us for a 40 minute coastal cruise from Bournemouth Pier.
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260 reviews
Moonfleet Adventure Sailing

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Boat Trip

Portland
Awards
- Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2021
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…
Price £20.00 to £85.00 Per Ticket
Monart Spa Poundbury

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Spa and Relaxation

Poundbury, DORCHESTER

Monart Spa - Poundbury is Dorset’s brand new luxury day spa set in Royal Pavilion, Queen Mother Square, Poundbury near Dorchester. The multi-million-pound luxury spa is the first UK venture for Monart Destination Spa, Ireland, one of the top spas…
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460 reviews
City Cruises Poole

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Boat Trip

POOLE
Awards
- Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2021
Cruises operate daily from Poole Quay and Swanage Pier. 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 Railway, Poole Harbour cruises,…
Price £7.00 to £30.00 Per Ticket
Bridport & West Dorset Golf Club

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Golf Course

BRIDPORT

Bridport & West Dorset Golf Club is the oldest golf club in Dorset being founded in 1891, but its modern facilities and contemporary attitude make it very much part of the 21st Century.
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16 reviews
Laserguys Laser Tag

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Activity Centre

BLANDFORD FORUM

Laserguys outdoor laser tag is a mixture of the best elements of paintball and laser quest!
Games are suitable for people with all abilities. Laser tag is really easy to play and a fun activity that will get you energized for the rest of the…
Purbeck Sports Centre

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Sport/Leisure Centre

WAREHAM

Swimming - squash - badminton - yoga - tennis - sauna - table tennis - astropitch - playzone - cricket - nets - fitness room - cafe/bar - exercise classes - pilates - trampolining - childrens activities (term time and holidays) - swimming lessons.

Price £1.10 to £5.70 Per Ticket
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1641 reviews
Dorset Adventure Park

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Watersports Centre

CORFE CASTLE

A huge inflatable woodland waterpark and 2km mud trail with 50 obstacles, all overlooking Corfe Castle. Come and tackle the slides, trampolines, gladiator rings, jumps, hurdles, rollers, monkey bars, bridges, balance beams and loads more. Come and…

Price £9.00 Activity to £16.50 Per Ticket
Purbeck Park

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Activity Centre

Near Corfe Castle, WAREHAM

Located in the centre of the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, Purbeck Park is a must visit location! Start here to explore nearby attractions and the coast by steam train, bike, bus or on foot.

Price Free to £5.00 Per Ticket
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45 reviews
Cyclexperience

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Cycle Hire

CORFE CASTLE

Combine tranquility, exercise and discovery on a bike and explore the woodland, heath, beaches and hills of Purbeck. Hire top-brand mountain bikes or modern electric bikes with a free helmet and toolkit included. Now you can download our Free GPS…

Price £8.00 to £29.00 Per Ticket
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94 reviews
English Oak Vineyard

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Food & Drink

Lytchett Matravers, POOLE
Awards
- Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2021
Join the vineyard owners for a fascinating tour followed by a delicious wine tasting, sampling the international 'Decanter World Wine Award' winning end product and discover the sensation delights that subtly different blends create on the nose and…
Price Free to £20.00 Per Ticket
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360 reviews
Cumulus Outdoor Adventure

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Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre

SWANAGE
Awards
- Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2021
Activities include: Coasteering, Kayaking, Climbing & Abseiling and Bushcraft amongst other things, plus outdoor corporate events, fun days and team building for business plus school and youth residential programmes and activity days.
Price £22.00 to £100.00 Per Ticket
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25 reviews
The Official Test Centre Ltd

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Watersports

Osprey Quay, PORTLAND

The Official Test Centre (OTC) is the windsurfing, kitesurfing and stand up paddling (SUP) centre located right on the water’s edge, within the grounds of the National Sailing Academy on Portland.
Gryphon Sports Centre

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Sport/Leisure Centre

SHERBORNE

The centre has a main sports hall, an aerobics/dance studio and a fully air conditioned fitness suite. Outdoor facilities include six tennis courts or five netball courts, plus floodlit astroturf pitch.
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592 reviews
Fore Adventure

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Adventure Sport Centre

Studland, SWANAGE
Awards
- Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2021
Adventures include: kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, snorkelling, foraging, fishing, wild cooking, feasting, forest school, beach school, bushcraft, wild camping and mini expeditions.
Price £10.00 to £120.00 Per Ticket
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196 reviews
Jurassic Coast Guides

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Walking Tour
Awards
- Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2021
- AA Awards AA COVID Confident Scheme 2020
Martin is now running private fossil walks (6 people max). There will be strict social distancing measures in place. Martin offers professional guided walks, tours and fossil hunts anywhere along the full length of the Jurassic Coast and surrounding…
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73 reviews
AA Shooting School

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Shooting

Manston, STURMINSTER NEWTON
Awards
- Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2021
Open for everyone!
AA Shooting School provides clay pigeon shooting lessons near Sturminster Newton. Set on a working farm in the beautiful North Dorset countryside, the location is ideal for a clay pigeon shooting activity day or weekend break.…
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1097 reviews
Rock Reef Activity Attraction and Pier Zip

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Adventure Sport Centre

BOURNEMOUTH
Awards
- Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2021
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…
Price £11.00 to £33.00 Per Ticket
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177 reviews
Woodland Archery, Axe Throwing & Crossbow shooting in Dorset

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Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre

DORCHESTER
Awards
- Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2021
Insight Activities are an award-winning activity company offering Woodland Archery, Axe Throwing and Rifle Crossbow shootingg. New for 2021 we also offer Bushcraft introduction days. Outdoor activities for families, couples and stag and hen groups…
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171 reviews
Adventure 4 All

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Adventure Sport Centre

Adventure 4 All are specialists in Outdoor Adventure. Their activities go beyond your expectations to give you an experience second to none. Their core activities include Coasteering, Stand Up Paddleboarding and Rock Climbing.

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