Attractions & Activities in Dorset

Attractions and Activities in Dorset, such as Dinosaur Museum and Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre are listed below. Dorset is largely Hardy’s Wessex. There is hardly a part of the county that does not appear, although under a pseudonym, in one of Thomas Hardy’s books. In the north of the county a region of sandy heathland stretches from... read more

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Dinosaur Museum

Icen Way, Dorchester, Dorset

Britain's original Dinosaur Museum is a treat, especially for children. The museum combines life-sized reconstructions of dinosaurs with fossils and skeletons to create an... more

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre

Longhorns, Wareham, Dorset

This internationally-acclaimed ape rescue centre, is set within 65 acres of beautiful Dorset woodland. Opened in 1987 to provide abused Spanish beach chimpanzees with a... more

Corfe Castle

The Square, Corfe, Wareham, Dorset

Corfe Castle guarded the route through the Purbeck Hills, the dramatic ruins stand on a natural hill. The first castle was built of wood and later rebuilt in stone by William... more

Oceanarium

Pier Approach, West Beach, Bournemouth, Dorset

The Oceanarium, Bournemouth takes you on a spectacular underwater adventure. Come face to face with stunning sharks, curious rare green sea turtles and brightly coloured... more

Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

Wareham Road, Organford, Poole, Dorset

“Play More, Learn More, Experience and Explore” Farmer Palmer’s is designed for children aged 0-8 years and their families. Our visitor’s journey through a safe... more

Swanage Railway

Station House, Swanage, Dorset

The award-winning Swanage Railway is Dorset´s premier preserved steam railway. It currently operates on the six miles of track between Swanage and Norden, through the... more

Moors Valley Country Park

Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood, Dorset

Moors Valley Country Park covers 750 acres in the valley of the Moors River. There is so much to do, a steam railway, 18 hole golf course, walks and cycle trails.... more

Terracotta Warriors Museum

High East Street, Dorchester, Dorset

The Terracotta Warriors Museum in Dorchester is host an exhibition of the Chinese Terracotta Army from the Chin Dynasty. The exhibition features a spectacular group of... more

Tutankhamun Exhibition

High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset

Experience the magnificence and wonder of the world´s greatest discovery of ancient treasure. Be there at the discovery, explore the ante-chamber filled with its treasures,... more

Weymouth Sea Life Park (Weymouth)

Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth, Dorset

Weymouth SEA LIFE Park is a full day of fun for the whole family. Explore our outdoor and indoor features; Discover some amazing creatures; and spend hours on our 5 kids rides... more

Abbotsbury Swannery

Nature Park, Abbotsbury Tourism Ltd, Abbotsbury, Dorset

Abbotsbury Swannery was established by Benedictine Monks during the 1040s. It is the only place in the world that you can walk through a colony of nesting Mute Swans. At 12:00... more

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