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There’s so much to see in Dorset, why not get the most out of your visit and take a day trip to discover the county’s rich natural beauty and heritage?

And what better way to explore than by taking advantage of the many tour packages and day trips on offer…

Savour the splendour of Dorset on two wheels

The Jurassic Cycle Trails are safe, flat, family friendly and fun and make for a great day trip out.

There is a choice of 3 trails; the Lodmoor Trail, the Weymouth Trail or the Portland Trail (all round trips) with plenty of attractions and activities to enjoy along the routes including SandWorld and the SeaLife Centre.

With Jurassic Cycle Trails, it is also possible to combine your cycle hire with another activity such as sea kayaking, stand up paddleboarding or windsurfing – now that’s a day trip to remember!

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  1. Moonfleet Adventure Sailing

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    Moonfleet Adventure Sailing

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    Portland

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    • Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020We're Good to Go

    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
  2. Swanage Railway - photo taken by Andrew P.M. Wright

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    Swanage Railway

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    SWANAGE

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    • Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020We're Good to Go

    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…

    Price Free to £49.00 Per Ticket
  3. Solent Scene and Island Scene boat cruises

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    City Cruises Poole

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    POOLE

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    • Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020We're Good to Go

    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
  4. Lulworth Outdoors Coasteering at Lulworth

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    WEST LULWORTH

    *LATEST UPDATE* Activities are suspended until further notice. Lulworth Outdoors are a passionate, lively group of outdoor pursuit instructors, based within the stunning and versatile Lulworth Estate. We have access to continuous footpaths,…

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket
  5. Red Squirrel on Brownsea Island

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    POOLE

    A beautiful island with wonderful views, history & wildlife including rare red squirrels and birds, and is also the birthplace of Scouting and Guiding.

    Price Free to £44.50 Per Ticket
  6. Enjoy a cycle ride at Moors Valley

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    Moors Valley Country Park and Forest

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    RINGWOOD

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    • Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020We're Good to Go

    To inject a sense of fun into your family days out then head to Moors Valley Country Park and Forest to get active in the outdoors and have yourself a family adventure. You are sure to find something for everyone.

    Children of all ages will love…

    Price £1.60 to £72.00 Per Ticket
  7. Kayaking along the River Frome with Cumulus Outdoors

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 329 reviews329 reviews

    Cumulus Outdoor Adventure

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    • Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020We're Good to Go

    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
  8. Cycling with Cyclexperience

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    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
  9. Swanage Railway's Norden Station at Purbeck Park

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    Purbeck Park

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    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
  10. Fore Adventure - kayaking and fishing

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    Fore Adventure

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    Studland, SWANAGE

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    • Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020We're Good to Go

    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
  11. Treasure Trails Dorset

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    Treasure Trails Dorset

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    Hope Square, WEYMOUTH

    Turn a regular day out in Weymouth into a full-blown adventure! The Weymouth Mystery Treasure Trail is a captivating challenge that combines mind-twisting clues and fascinating stories for anyone with a sense of adventure.

  12. English Oak Vineyard

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 69 reviews69 reviews

    English Oak Vineyard

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    Lytchett Matravers, POOLE

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    • Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020We're Good to Go

    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
  13. Guided walk with Jurassic Coast Walks

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    Jurassic Coast Guides

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    • Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020We're Good to Go
    • AA Awards AA COVID Confident Scheme 2020AA COVID Confident Scheme

    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…

  14. The Carter Company - Gentle Cycling Holidays

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    The Carter Company - Gentle Cycling Holidays

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    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…

  15. Sherborne Walks

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    Sherborne Walks

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    • Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020We're Good to Go

    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…

  16. Durlston Country Park

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    Durlston Country Park National Nature Reserve

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    SWANAGE

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    • Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020We're Good to Go

    Durlston Castle and Country Park, situated 1 mile from Swanage in Dorset, is a fabulous 320 acre countryside paradise and National Nature Reserve, consisting of sea-cliffs, coastal limestone downland, haymeadows, hedgerows and woodland.

    With…

    Free
  17. Walx Nordic Walking Dorset

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    WALX Dorset

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    SWANAGE

    Walking (and Nordic Walking) is great fun and our team will not only ensure that you reach your health/fitness goals but that you have a great time doing it!

  18. Exbury Gardens, New Forest, Hampshire - child in summer Centenary Garden

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    Exbury

    Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway is currently closed for winter maintenance. We look forward to welcoming you back from 1st March 2021.

    More than 100 years in the making, Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway is a spectacular collection of landscaped…

    Price Free to £14.30 Per Ticket
  19. Lyme Bay RIB Charter

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    Lyme Bay RIB Charter

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    West Bay, BRIDPORT

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    • Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020We're Good to Go

    Exciting & exhilarating boat trips running from West Bay along the Jurassic Coast.

  20. Swanage Sea Fishing

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    Swanage Sea Fishing

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    SWANAGE

    Based in Swanage on the stunning Jurassic coastline, we welcome both experienced and novice anglers, including children and families! This part of the world offers fantastic angling marks and a plentiful variety of fish for the table, plus the…

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