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Things to do in Dorset

The Dorset coast is beautiful with many outstanding views. Dorset is well known as Fossil country with many Dinosaur themed exhibitions such as in Dorchester. Dorset is also great place for short breaks with many holiday cottages, campsites and caravan parks. Dorset has some popular sandy beaches at places such as Bournemouth and a natural shingle beach at Chesil beach. There are also many fantastic hotels in Dorset that could be used as base to explore places such as Poole Harbour, Lulworth Cove, The New Forest, Bournemouth or Weymouth. If you are thinking of a short holiday break in Dorset or just visiting Dorset for a day trip you can find the best tourist attractions plus lots of suggestions for things to do below. Why not take advantage of the special offers and look forward to an enjoyable stay in a Dorset hotel or holiday cottage and enjoy some of many attractions Dorset has to offer.


Visit Dorset
Sailing in Poole
Fantastic coastline
Things to See Things to Do Places to Visit Dorset - Popular

Animal Attractions

Oceanarium Bournemouth
Animal Attractions
Monkey World - Wareham

Abbotsbury Swannery - Weymouth
Putlake Farm - Swanage
Abbotsbury Childrens Farm
Weymouth Sea life Park
Theatre

The Tivoli Theatre - Wimbourne
Bournemouth International Centre
Lighthouse - Poole
Regent Centre - Christchurch
Museums & Exhibitions


Tank Museum - Bovington
The Dinosaur Museum - Dorchester
The Dorset Teddy Bear House - Dorchester
Dorset County Museum - Dorchester
Brewers Quay - Weymouth

Bournemouth Aviation Museum - Christchurch

Bridport Museum
The Blandford Fashion Museum
The Keep Military Museum - Dorchester
Royal Signals Museum
Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum

Theme Parks / Adventure Playgrounds

Adventure Wonderland - Christchurch

Tower Park - Poole is a multi-activity centre with exciting water rides, a 10 screen Empire cinema, 24 lane bowling ally, bingo, Monkey Bizness kids play area, laser battles, amusement centre and plenty of places to eat.
Farmer Palmer's Farm Park - Poole
Sharky's (Deep Sea Adventure) - Weymouth
Boat & Train trips

Swanage Railway
Blue Line Cruises - Bournemouth / Poole / Swanage
Mudeford Ferry
The Dorset Belles - Bournemouth
The Fleet Observer - Wyke Regis
The Portland Steam Show
(17th and 18th July 2010)

Sports & Leisure


Snotrax Ski Centre - Christchurch

Golf in Dorset
Cycling in Dorset
Littledown Centre - Bournemouth
Bowlplex - Poole
Pirate Adventure Golf - Weymouth
Great Dorset Maize Maze - Abbotsbury (closed till 2010)
Henley Hillbillies - Buckland Newton
Poole Stadium (Greyhounds)
Club Grand Bingo - Bournemouth
Swimming / Fun Pools

Splashdown - Poole
Blandeford Leisure Centre

Historic Sites / Monuments

Corfe Castle - Wareham
Lulworth Castle - Wareham
Cerne Abbas Giant (Rude man) - Cerne Abbas
Portland Castle
Christchurch Priory
Shaftesbury Abbey

Sherborne Castle

Highcliffe Castle
Parks / Gardens / Nature

Kingston Maurward Gardens - Dorchester
Upton Country Park - Poole
Brownsea Island National Trust - Poole
Avon Heath Country Park - St Leonards
Studland Beach & Nature Reserve - Studland
Durlston Country Park - Swanage
Wimborne Model Town & Gardens - Wimborne
The Blue Pool - Wareham
Moors Valley Country Park & Forest
Kingston Maurward Gardens & Animal Park
Compton Acres - Poole
Hilltop Garden - Gillingham
Guided Tours / Walks

Brit Valley Llamas (Treks) - Beaminster
Lulworth Cove - nr Wool
Towns / Villages / Special Places


Bournemouth eye (fixed balloon)


Poole Harbour

Dinosaur Museum