Family Days Out in Dorset

Dorset is full of places to keep the kids happy and entertained whatever their interests. In the historic town of Dorchester, there is a Teddy Bear Museum and a Dinosaur Museum. In Wimborne they can walk around a giant doll’s house. There are real tanks to ride on at Wareham, sea lions to visit in the Oceanarium at Bournemouth and swans to watch in Abbotsbury. Dorset also has breathtaking scenery and the finest sandy beaches for the family to enjoy. Dorset has plenty of family days out to keep both young and old visitors entertained!

Recommended family days out in Dorset

Wimborne Model Town & Gardens, Dorset

	Dolls houses have always held a fascination for children and the larger the doll's house the better. This model village is the ultimate extrapolation of this idea. It is a 1/10th scale of a whole market town exactly as it was during the 1950s. The children can get really close up...
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Tank Museum, Dorset

	Panzers, Centurians, Churchills and Armoured Personel Carriers, they are all here in the largest collection of tanks in the world. A truly awe inspiring display and the children can have a ride in one of the Personnel Carriers. Check on their programme of events because you may also be ...
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Upton Country Park, Dorset

	This large wild life reserve provides a great choice for a family outing on a nice day. Either take your bikes, or put on your walking shoes and follow the nature trails through the woodland, past duck ponds and along the seashore. There are hides to watch the wild birds and peacocks to ad...
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Lulworth Castle, Dorset

	Two tall towers at either end of an imposing battlemented front are the first impressions you get of stunning Lulworth Castle. It is not really a real castle but it was built a few hundred years ago and there is plenty to do here. You can wander around wherever you like. See what life...
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Brewers Quay, Dorset

	Visit life-sized scenes that recreate the sights, sounds and smells of 600 years of Weymouth's fascinating history. The undercover Shopping Village features many shops selling local crafts and gifts. Other attractions include The Weymouth Museum and Discovery Science Ce...
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