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Monkey World Dorset |
Lulworth Castle |
Kids Fossil Hunting Charmouth |
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| Monkey World Dorset, Longthorns, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6HH. | Lulworth Castle & Park, Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Dorset. BH20 5QS. | Kids Fossil Hunting, Heritage Coast, Charmouth DT6 6LL. | ||||
| There are a number of things to do at Monkey World including 65 acres of park to enjoy the monkeys in their natural environment. A variety of talks during the day explain what the monkeys are really like. Also woodland walk, adventure play areas and a cafe. Monkey World Dorset | Lulworth Castle, built in the early 17th century, is a beautiful castle with grounds to explore. Learn what happened in the devastating fire of 1929. You can also do woodland walks, play in the adventure playground or take a picnic. The Castle is closed on Saturdays. Lulworth Castle | Visit Heritage Coast Dorset. This seaside village is on a world heritage site. Fossil hunting is a great thing to do with kids and fossils can be found on the beach quite easily in Charmouth as they are constantly washed from the cliffs. Kids Fossil Hunting | ||||
Splashdown Water Park |
Highcliffe Castle |
Adventure Wonderland |
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| Splashdown Water Park, Poole, BH12 4NY. | Highcliffe Castle, Highcliffe, BH23 4LE. |
Adventure Wonderland, Christchurch BH23 6BA. | ||||
| Whatever the weather outside kids can enjoy this splashing paradise. Splashdown Water Park has some great rides incl. Spacebowl, Red River Roller, Dragon. Children must be 1m tall and water confident to ride flumes. One of the wettest and hence fun filled places to visit with children. Splashdown Water Park | If you want to visit somewhere historical with children then what about a castle. At Highcliffe Castle you can visit the partially restored state rooms, visitors center and gift shop. Guided tours are available on certain days. Entry to the castle grounds is free but car park charges apply. Highcliffe Castle | If you can`t think what to do in the Summer Holidays try Adventure Wonderland. A full day of rides and attractions including spinning tea cups, Yo-Yo ride, Runaway train, flying elephants, a large indoor play area, a small rollercoaster and more. Adventure Wonderland | ||||
Bournemouth Oceanarium |
Maiden Castle Dorset |
Dinosaur Museum |
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| Bournemouth Oceanarium, Seafront BH2 5AA. | Maiden Castle Dorset, Dorchester DT2 9PP. | Dinosaur Museum, Dorchester DT1 1EW. | ||||
| At Bournemouth Oceanarium witness an amazing underwater world up-close, including a walk through underwater tunnel. Aquariums are great places to visit with children and educationaö too. Bournemouth Oceanarium | Maiden Castle Dorset was originally laid out in 600 BC. This area enclosed by the multiple ramparts is the size of 50 football pitches. Maiden Castle | The Dinosaur Museum is an award-winning museum containing life-sized reconstructions of dinosaurs with fossils and skeletons. Get a glimpse of what it was like when they lived and roamed free. Dinosaur Museum | ||||
Bournemouth Aviation Museum |
Corfe Castle Dorset |
Teddy Bear Museum |
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| Bournemouth Aviation Museum, Hurn, BH23 6BA. | Corfe Castle Dorset, Wareham, Dorset BH20 5EZ. | Teddy Bear Museum, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1JU. | ||||
| At Bournemouth Aviation Museum you can climb into cockpits, twiddle knobs and listen to air traffic control. Try the flight simulator and look at various other aircraft. Bournemouth Aviation Museum | Corfe Castle Dorset is an impressive castle ruins, the remains of what was once an impressive stronghold. Situated in the heart of the Isle of Purbeck. Survivor of the Civil war steeped in history. Corfe Castle Dorset | At the Teddy Bear Museum there are antique teddy bears, TV`s favourite teddy bears, people sizeed teddy bears and period shop stocking top brands. Teddy Bear Museum | ||||
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Soft Play : Action and Activity : Paintball, Laser Tag, Snowsport and Motorsport : Kids Farms and Animals : Parks, Gardens and Nature: Historic Buildings : Museums & Exhibitions : Transport : Sports & Leisure
What to do in Dorset
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