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

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

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