Dorset Attractions
Abbotsbury Swannery & Sub Tropical Gardens
For over 600 years this colony of friendly mute swans has made its home at the Abbotsbury Sanctuary. Sheltered by the famous Chesil Beach, this ancient and special site provides protection for hundreds of nesting swans and their broods
New Barn Road, Abbotsbury DT3 4LA Tel: 01305 871858 Email
Alice in Wonderland Family Park
7 Acres of themed parkland inspired by the stories of Lewis Carroll.
Merritown Lane, Hurn, Christchurch, BH23 6BA Tel: 01202 483444 Email
Broadwindsor Craft & Design Centre
Independent craft business. The Craft Centre is home to a design led gift shop which houses a wonderful selection of gifts and home accessories for all ages
Broadwindsor, Beaminster DT8 3PX Tel: 01308 868362 Email
Brownsea Island (NT)
Island rich in wildlife; boats from Poole, Sandbanks and Bournemouth,
Off coast at Poole, Dorset BH13 7EE Tel: 01202 707744 Email
Childrens Farm & Smugglers Barn
The ancient Tithe Barn site is home to a host of friendly farm animals. Many can be stroked and fed at regular times throughout the day. This is a wonderful place for the under 11’s. Bottle feeding of the goats takes place twice a day. Toy tractor racing all day and pony ride sessions twice a day
New Barn Road, Abbotsbury DT3 4JG Tel: 01305 871817 Email
Corfe Castle Model Village & Gardens
Reconstruction of corfe castle, destroyed by Cromwells men in 1646. With stunning English garden
The Square, Corfe Castle BH20 5EZ tel: 01929 481234 Email
The Dorset Heavy Horse Centre
Come and see the magnificent Shire horses, our Ardennes who pull the wagon or Watch Clydesdale, Suffolk and Percherons in the daily show of the working horse
Grains Hill, Edmondsham, Verwood, BH21 5RJ Telephone: (01202) 824040
Farmer Palmers Farm Park
Lamb & goat feeding, cow event, straw mountian, wild trialer ride.
Organford, Poole BH16 6EU Tel: 01202 622022
Hall & Woodhouse Brewery Visitor Centre
Working brewery
The Brewery, Blandford St Mary, DT11 9LS Tel: 01258 452141
Monkey World & Ape Rescue Centre
Over 160 rescued or endangered apes and monkeys in 65 acre forest park
Longthorns, Wareham BH20 6HH Tel: 01929 462537 Email
Oceanarium Bournemouth
From piranhas to pufferfish, crabs to turtles the Oceanarium is home to some of the planet’s most amazing animals.
Pier Approach, West Beach, Bournemouth, BH2 5AA Telephone:(01202) 311993 Email
Old Crown Court & Cells
On a visit to the Old Crown Court and Cells you will experience four centuries of gruesome crime and punishment in a setting little changed over the years. You can stand in the dock and sit in the dimly lit cells where prisoners waited for their appearance before the judge.
High West Street, Dorchester DT1 1UZ Tel: 01305 252241 Email
Palmers Brewery
Palmers Thatched Brewery is one of the few traditional Breweries left in Britain. See how traditional ale is brewed. sample the famed ales and receive a souvenir certificate of your visit.
Old Brewery, West Bay Road, Bridport, DT6 4JA Tel: 01308 427500 Email
Putlake Adventure Farm
Visitors are encouraged to explore and make contact with a variety of friendly animals. You can bottle feed the lambs and goats and at Ilpm have a go at the hand milking. There are indoor and outdoor picnic and play areas, gift shop, tearoom, new walk through aviary, pony rides and trailer rides. We have 8600 sq. ft under cover. Ferret racing, barn owls.
1 High Street, Langtow Maltrevers, Swanage, BH19 3EU Tel: 01929 422917
Terracotta Warriors
The Terracotta Army of China is a spectacular NEW exhibition which brings together all the wonder of the discovery of the many treasures of Chin She Huang Di, the first Emperor of China. He conquered and united China to become its First Emperor. He built the Great Wall and amassed great works of art. A megalomaniac, he sought the secret of immortality. 70,000 workers built his tomb filled with legendary treasures. His 3000 wives and concubines followed him to the grave
Corner of East Street & Salisbury Street, Dorchester DT1 1JU Tel: 01305 266040 Email
Tutankhamun Exhibition
A spectacular re-creation of Tutankhamun’s tomb and treasures. This internationally acclaimed exhibition spans time itself. Extensively featured on television throughout the world. Full school service plus specialist Egyptian shop including books
High West Street, Dorchester DT1 1UW Tel: 01305 269571
UK Llamas.
Introduction to llamas.A hands-on experience including grooming, haltering, loading and leading.
Beaminster DT8 3HE Tel: 01308 868674 Email
Weymouth Sealife Park & Marine Sanctuary
Come and discover the amazing stories behind nature’s hard cases: the crustaceans. The incredible CLAWS exhibition introduces the giant Japanese Spider crab - the largest, and which can grow to an astonishing 3 metres. In this clashing, crushing world of claws and carapaces, you’ll learn a lot, including how Mitten crabs and Fiddler crabs got their names
Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth, DT4 7SX Tel: 1305 761 070 Email
Wee Painted Wagon
Horse-drawn carriage rides. The Wee Painted Wagon is a small equine supply business offering Saddlery, Country Clothing, Medicines, Feed etc, etc. We are a very friendly and approachable family run business and we pride ourselves on being able to supply good quality items at very affordable prices, at the same time we are happy to share our experience and knowledge freely.
East Knighton, Dorchester DT2 8LF Tel: 01305 853873
Honeybrooks Country Life
Heavy horses rare buildings, nourishing gardens
Stockbridge, Holt, Wimborne BH21 4JD Tel: 01202 881120
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