Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in Dorset
Britain's Finest Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in Dorset are listed below.
Dinosaur Museum (Attraction / Activity)
Icen Way, Dorchester, Dorset
Cinematic displays tell the story of the giant prehistoric animals and their enthralling world millions of years ago. Life-size dinosaur reconstructions - including Tyrannosaurus rex, Stegosaurus... more
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre (Attraction / Activity)
Longhorns, Wareham, Dorset
With over 240 primates of 16 different species, Monkey World is the largest ape and monkey rescue centre in the world. Combining fun with conservation and... more
Kingston Lacy (Historic House)
Wimborne Minster, Dorset
The dramatic Spanish Room has its walls hung in magnificent gilded leather. On display are furniture, books, Italian sculptures and bronzes, and a collection of Egyptian... more
Forde Abbey & Gardens (Historic House)
Chard, Dorset
The interior was substantially remodelled in 1649-58 by Edmund Prideaux, Cromwell´s Attorney-General. The Grand Saloon displays a complete set of Mortlake tapestries and there are collections... more
Corfe Castle (Attraction / Activity)
The Square, Corfe, Wareham, Dorset
The first castle was built of wood and later rebuilt in stone by William the Conquerer... more
Oceanarium (Attraction / Activity)
Pier Approach, West Beach, Bournemouth, Dorset
Then for unique souvenirs and goodies, from beach games and toys to personalised gifts, visit The Cove gift shop... more
Kingston Lacy (Garden)
Wimborne Minster, Dorset
This garden contains the National Collections of Anemone Memorosa and Convallarias. Good specimen trees, some planted by visiting royalty, avenues of lime and cedar, and a... more
Sarpenela Natural Therapies Centre (Spa)
Farnham Farm House, Farnham, Blandford Forum, Dorset
Swim, relax and treat yourself to more pampering in the afternoon. A consultation will be given so that the Therapies and Treatments are tailored to your... more
Middle Piccadilly Spa Retreat (Spa)
Middle Piccadilly, Holwell, Sherborne, Dorset
With no televisions, newspapers or phones, the atmosphere is one of serenity not stimulation, so you can get the most from your stay. Our main purpose... more
Farmer Palmer's Farm Park (Attraction / Activity)
Wareham Road, Organford, Poole, Dorset
With both outdoor and indoor play, restaurant, gift shop and a daily timetable with events every half hour, children are guaranteed to go home tired but... more
Athelhampton House & Gardens (Garden)
Athelhampton, Dorchester, Dorset
A dovecote dating from the 15th century still houses doves today... more
Athelhampton House & Gardens (Historic House)
Athelhampton, Dorchester, Dorset
The fine collection of English furniture dates from the Jacobean period to late Victorian. Grade 1 listed gardens with world famous topiary pyramids, fountains and the... more
Swanage Railway (Attraction / Activity)
Station House, Swanage, Dorset
We run an intensive service with trains every day between April and October as well as most weekends throughout the year. Our December Santa Specials are... more
Moors Valley Country Park (Attraction / Activity)
Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood, Dorset
There is so much to do, a steam railway, 18 hole golf course, walks and cycle trails... more
Terracotta Warriors Museum (Attraction / Activity)
High East Street, Dorchester, Dorset
Also featured are fabulous recreations of the first emperor, his uniformed officers, and the life-size clay warriors. The dramatic audio and cinematic presentations bring the story... more
Swanage Museum & Heritage Centre (Museum / Art Gallery)
The Square, Swanage, Dorset
Enjoy the film, information panels and activities with an incredible view over Swanage bay, and learn about the newly designated Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site... more
Sherborne Castle (Historic House)
New Road, Sherborne, Dorset
Prince William of Orange was entertained here and George III visited in 1789. On display are fine collections of art, pictures, furniture, Oriental and European ceramics... more
Tutankhamun Exhibition (Attraction / Activity)
High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset
Marvel at some of Tutankhuman´s greatest golden treasures, including the famous golden funerary mask, displayed in exact facsimile. Finally come face to face with Tutankhamun´s mummified... more
Blue Water Spa & Leisure Club (Spa)
Best Western The Connaught Hotel, 30 West Hill Road, West Cliff, Bournemouth, Dorset
The fully qualified team now include a masseur and beautician offering a range of treatments and therapies to suit everyone... more
Mapperton Gardens (Garden)
Beaminster, Dorset
Below, a 17th century summer house, hedged fishponds, topiary and borders. The lower garden has specimen shrubs and rare trees, leading to woodland and spring gardens... more
Parkstone Golf Club (Golf Course)
49a Links Road, Poole, Dorset
It has some excellent holes but is horribly penal in many places. You just have to hit the fairways or lose a ball... more
Kingston Maurward Gardens (Garden)
Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, Dorset
Kingston Maurward House was built around 1720 for George Pitt, a cousin of Prime Minister Pitt and is an excellent example of a House of this... more
Weymouth Sea Life Park (Weymouth) (Attraction / Activity)
Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth, Dorset
Come down and see for yourself!!
For more information on talk times, the animals we display, opening times and directions please click through to our website... more
Isle of Purbeck Golf Club (Golf Course)
6 Studland, Swanage, Dorset
Created in 1892, once owned by Enid Blyton, a mixture of heathland and links, with large bunkers, sloping fairways, and some quite long, hilly walks between... more
Abbotsbury Swannery (Attraction / Activity)
Nature Park, Abbotsbury Tourism Ltd, Abbotsbury, Dorset
At 12:00 & 16:00 each day there are mass feeding sessions of over 600 swans. Walk through Willow Maze, Children's swinging nest play area, Café and... more
The Teddy Bear Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Eastgate, corner High East Street/Salisbury Street, Dorchester, Dorset
Also on display are world famous bears such as Paddington, Winnie the Pooh and Rupert, and bears from throughout the last century displayed in atmospheric settings.... more
Forde Abbey (Garden)
Chard, Dorset
Not to be missed are the spring bulbs, a vast border of late summer perennials, bog garden, large rockery, arboretum, herbaceous borders, kitchen garden, and the... more
Harmony at The Haven (Spa)
Banks Road, Sandbanks, Poole, Dorset
Designed and furnished to provide an overall ambience of exotic indulgence. The wide range of facilities include a spa for special treatments, a fully-equipped cardiovascular gym,... more
The Dorset Golf & Country Club (Golf Course)
Hyde, Wareham, Dorset
Tucked deep into the Dorset countryside, four miles from Wareham, the complex includes 12 luxury Scandinavian lodges which have been awarded the 5 Star Gold Award... more
CC Spa (Spa)
The Captains Club Hotel, Wick Ferry, Wick Lane, Christchurch, Dorset
Expert therapists will provide you with a relaxing treatment experience and are happy to help and advise you on any face and body care from the... more
Hallmark Hotel Bournemouth (Spa)
Durley Chine Road, Bournemouth, Dorset
The Beauty Salon section comprises a hydrotherapy bath, and treatment rooms for beauty, aromatherapy and massage, operated by fully trained and qualified beauty technicians... more
Broadstone (Dorset) Golf Club (Golf Course)
Wentworth Drive, Broadstone, Dorset
Measuring 6, 370 yards from the back tees, with some slopes and climbs amid a profusion of heather, gorse, birch and pines, in many ways, Broadstone... more
Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens (Garden)
Bullers Way, Abbotsbury, Dorset
World famous for its camellia groves and magnolias, noted for its rhododendrons and hydrangea collections. With winding paths and streams, dozens of fan-palms, tender architectural perennials... more
Tank Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Bovington, near Wool, Wareham, Dorset
This unique collection of over 200 vehicles includes the world’s first ever tank, the infamous German Tiger tank, and the modern Challenger 2. New for 2011:... more
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
East Cliff, Bournemouth, Dorset
The diverse collections include British fine art, world famous Victorian art, Japanese art and ethnographic objects. Also on display are sculptures, furniture and decorative art, and... more
Ferndown Golf Club (Golf Course)
119 Golf Links Road, Ferndown, Dorset
Peter Alliss learned to play from his father, Percy, the club professional for 25 years. The old course, now supplemented by the nine-hole President’s course, measures... more
Summer Lodge Country House Hotel, Restaurant & Spa (Spa)
Evershot, Dorset
Facials include deep cleansing and exfoliation to rebalance your skin, reducing lines and wrinkles, followed by massage, rehydrating masks and creams to boost natural radiance leaving... more
Remedy Oak (Golf Course)
Horton Road, Woodlands, Dorset
Located near Horton in Dorset, this classic championship golf course nestles within 256 acres of ancient woodland with conditions as close to perfect as they could... more
Minterne Gardens (Garden)
Minterne Magna, Dorchester, Dorset
We regret that the garden is not suitable for wheelchairs. Free Car park opposite the church... more
Harbour Spa (Spa)
The Christchurch Harbour Hotel, 95 Mudeford, Christchurch, Dorset
Forget the pressures of the outside world and return to a state of inner calm and outer beauty aided by the staff of highly qualified and... more