A 20 acre farm with many different varieties of animals ranging from rabbits to meerkats to donkeys and Rheas. Many of the animals are very tame so food is available to feed the animals. The farm also includes play areas, bouncy castle, willow maize, wildflowers (seasonal) and an onsite licensed café serving homecooked foods and cakes.

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Abbotsbury Swannery is the only place in the world where you are able to walk through the heart of a colony of nesting Mute Swans. A visit to this beautiful place is considered a must do when in Dorset.

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Set amongst the woodland of Dorset lays 65 acres of sanctuary for over 250 primates. Spend the day learning about a variety of  primates, with a wonderful play area, gift shop and café making for a great family day out. 

Enjoy Kingston Maurward Animal Park and Gardens, with 35 acres of beautifully restored gardens with year-round interest, formal gardens including two National Plant collections, sweeping lawns, lakeside walks plus a collection of livestock, poultry, and donkeys - to name a few - all set within Grade II listed parkland.  Enjoy a stroll followed by a cup of tea and a scrumptious piece of cake from the Barn Café, 

Dorset Museum showcases nationally and internationally recognised collections unlocking the secrets of Dorset's natural world, archaeology, history, art and culture. Discover and enjoy the richness of Dorset's natural, historical and cultural heritage.

Visit the birthplace of  renowned author Thomas Hardy. This cottage, where Hardy was born in 1840, was built of cob and thatch by his great-grandfather and is a part of the National Trust. Parking available and a lovely woodland walk close by with a café. 

If you are looking for a physical, fun filled day out with your family and friends, what better than running around a forest firing paintballs! They offer kids and adult paintballing along with nerf games and airsoft. 

Dorset Adventure Park boasts two beautiful lakes surrounded by lush greenery, providing a stunning backdrop for the park’s activities. With the historic Corfe Castle visible in the distance, you’ll be able to enjoy breath-taking views of the Purbeck countryside while having the time of your life.

The gardens are a must visit for any green fingered guests. The garden is a mixture of formal and informal flowers, world famous for its camellia groves and magnolias. Also recognised for its rhododendron and Hydrangea collections and the charming Victorian Garden. There is a café on site and dogs welcome on leads (not extendable). 

An award winning outdoor activities venue, offering a selection of activities to keep everyone entertained, from axe throwing and shooting crossbows to woodland archery and ;earning bushcraft skills. Great for family and friends groups alike. 

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