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City Cruises Poole

Cruises operate daily from Poole Quay and Swanage Pier (1st April - 31st October 2020). Check the…

Jurassic Coast Guides

Martin is now running private fossil walks (6 people max). There will be strict social distancing…

Purbeck Sports Centre

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

Moonfleet Adventure Sailing

Sailing daily from Portland - check website for availability and to book. Both novice and sailor…

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!
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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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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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225 reviews
Moonfleet Adventure Sailing

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Boat Trip

Portland
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- Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020
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
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422 reviews
City Cruises Poole

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Boat Trip

POOLE
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- Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020
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…
Price £7.00 to £30.00 Per Ticket
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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19 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.
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93 reviews
The Tunnel Tree Tops

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Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre

Axminster Road, CHARMOUTH
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- Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020
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!
Special Offers
- Book a family ticket of 2 adults and 2 juniors to receive an automatic 10% off standard ticket prices!
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Price £10.00 Per Ticket to £45.00 Activity
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329 reviews
Cumulus Outdoor Adventure

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Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre

SWANAGE
Awards
- Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020
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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44 reviews
Cyclexperience

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Cycle Hire

CORFE CASTLE

Cyclexperience has now re-opened 7 days a week - combine tranquility, exercise and discovery on a bike and explore the woodland, heath, beaches and hills of Purbeck.

Price £8.00 to £29.00 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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363 reviews
Fore Adventure

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Adventure Sport Centre

Studland, SWANAGE
Awards
- Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020
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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68 reviews
AA Shooting School

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Shooting

Manston, STURMINSTER NEWTON
Awards
- Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020
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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1037 reviews
Rock Reef Activity Attraction and Pier Zip

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Adventure Sport Centre

BOURNEMOUTH
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- Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020
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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151 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.
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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69 reviews
English Oak Vineyard

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Food & Drink

Lytchett Matravers, POOLE
Awards
- Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020
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
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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150 reviews
Archery in Dorset, Crossbows & Axe Throwing in the woods

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Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre

DORCHESTER
Awards
- Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020
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…
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154 reviews
Jurassic Coast Guides

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Walking Tour
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- Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020
- 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…
The Carter Company - Gentle Cycling Holidays

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Cycling Tour

The Carter Company’s gentle self-guided cycling holidays are a unique way to discover Dorset.
Get away from the crowds with our creative itineraries that take you along charming back roads and quiet paths; through forests and woods; countryside and…
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating
80 reviews
Sherborne Walks

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Walking Tour
Awards
- Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020
Sherborne Walks have re-started their guided walking tours for visitors with pre-booking and a maximum of 5 places available per tour. Cindy Chant will lead our historic town tour every Friday morning, starting 10.30 a.m. Meet outside the Tourist…

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