She sells sea shells on the ocean shore – and one of many many causes to go to Dorset with children is having the ability to stroll on the very seashore of the tongue tornado and seek for the ocean’s treasures your self, simply as Mary Anning did 200 years in the past.
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Born in Lyme Regis, in Dorset, she spent her life looking for fossils to promote to vacationers, making an attempt to earn sufficient for the household to dwell on – alongside the best way, discovering an ichthyosaur, a plesiosaur and different dinosaurs, serving to contribute to the understanding of extinction, central to the speculation of evolution.
Having felt the joys of unearthing a dinosaur bone on the Isle of Wight, the Jurassic Coast is all the time excessive on my UK household vacation wishlist. Discovering fossils is barely the beginning of the county’s sights, although simply probably the greatest issues to do in Dorset with children – I’ve rounded up my decide of one of the best.
Go seashore combing in Dorset
Should you’re hoping to search out fossils, the Jurassic coast is the place to start out. Charmouth is among the greatest locations to go beachcombing in Dorset – the customer centre runs guided fossil-hunting walks.
And Lyme Regis, website of Mary Anning’s well-known finds, is one other straightforward spot to start out with children: it could get busy however you’re assured to see ammonites at the least with the fascinating fossil shelf often known as the Ammonite Pavement.
Take a look at a number of the greatest issues to do in Lyme Regis with children and our day exploring the Ammonite Pavement right here
Seatown is one other good spot to spy ammonites they usually’re normally straightforward to gather, which is right with children. Keep on with the foreshore moderately than the cliff bases as these are crumbling which may be harmful.
Or head to Kimmeridge Bay, which can also be fantastic for rockpooling – simply watch the tides in case you’re exploring, in addition to the cliffs, that are crumbling in locations right here too.
Whilst you’re there, head to the Etches Assortment in Kimmeridge itself – the Museum of Jurassic Marine Life is filled with fossils and takes guests on a journey again in time to the Kimmeridgian Seas, 157 million years in the past. There are additionally household occasions and actions on through the faculty holidays.
For extra tips about fossil trying to find newbie’s, together with methods to keep secure and the place to look (and why you don’t must take a hammer), try this recommendation from the Jurassic Coast Belief.
Hit the seashore
There are seashores galore in Dorset to make sandcastles between fossil searching – try the fabulous sand creations at Sandworld Sculpture Park for some inspiration.
For family-friendly seashores, you’re spoiled for alternative: Weymouth has a stretch of golden sand and mild waves to paddle in (plus some conventional seaside enjoyable), and there’s a dog-friendly space year-round – plus it has crushed off the competitors to boast Dorset’s greatest ice cream, at Rossi’s (a favorite since 1937) and Boho Gelato.
Swanage seashore has its personal sheltered bay with family-friendly swimming areas – though canine should not allowed from Might to September.
Or there are but extra sandy seashores at Poole and Bournemouth, stretching all the best way from Sandbanks to Hengistbury Head. Not forgetting Lyme Regis too for its personal tempting seashore.
West Bay – now without end often known as the seashore from Broadchurch – has these dramatic cliffs as a scenic backdrop, with sand on the fringe of the nice shingle seashore.
For quieter coves, Church Ope cove has Viking historical past – apparently the touchdown website of the primary raids made on the British Isles, or there’s a mixture of sand and shingle at Gundimore which you’ll attain from Mudeford Quay.
South Seashore is one in all Studland’s extra peaceable spots – Knoll seashore is the most well-liked (be careful for the naturist part) with 4 miles of seashore to discover in the character reserve of Studland Bay.
For concepts of methods to entertain children on the seashore, try my submit of one of the best seashore actions or click on right here for particulars of extra dog-friendly seashores in Dorset
Beside the ocean in Dorset
What’s higher than wandering alongside the seashore? Heading beneath the waves – and there are many alternatives to dive into the deeps with out getting moist – in addition to boat excursions in Dorset and different enjoyable within the water, together with a Dorset waterpark.
Sea Life Centre, Weymouth
In Weymouth, the Sea Life Centre is dwelling to sharks, rays and crafty octopus alongside creatures native to Dorset within the Harbourside Zone and the UK’s solely colony of fairy penguins.
In addition to an enormous number of marine creatures, there’s an out of doors rockpool and also you’ll discover momentary actions throughout faculty holidays, such because the Halloween ‘a-scarium’ spooky path, plus an journey playground and mini golf to find.
It is advisable prebook tickets on-line for Sea Life Weymouth.
The Oceanarium, Bournemouth
Uncover penguins and sea turtles, together with dwarf crocodiles and otters (plus large numbers of fish, after all) on the 12 themed environments of The Oceanarium in Bournemouth.
There’s an Journey Quiz Path to finish, and youngsters can measure themselves towards a penguin (in addition to watching them waddle).
Maintain an eye fixed out on the day’s actions for talks and feeding instances, with an opportunity to see otters, penguins and sharks getting fed. Plus there are particular animal experiences so as to add some VIP enjoyable to your go to.
Take a look at my Bournemouth Oceanarium overview after our go to throughout a wet day in Bournemouth with children
RockReef Pierzip Line
Should you’re visiting Bournemouth with older children, you’ll be able to even fly over the waves (and make imagine you’re going to maintain going beneath) with the RockReef Pierzip Line.
Operating from a 25m excessive platform, you velocity the 250 metres right down to the seashore in 30 seconds – and because it’s a twin zipwire, you’ll be able to race a buddy down. Appropriate for teenagers over 1.3m.
For extra concepts of one of the best issues to do in Bournemouth with children, try my high picks
Splashdown, Poole
Should you’re in search of waterparks in Dorset, Splashdown in Poole is nice whether or not you’re visiting Dorset with toddlers or older children, with the Ricky’s Reef for youthful ones, Buccaneers’ SplashZone for beneath 8s and 13 flumes starting from mild to high-speed thrills.
Some enterprise outside and have black holes and there’s a minimal top restriction of 1m. Youngsters can’t go on the slides with dad and mom. Tickets have to be prebooked, you’ll be able to’t purchase them at Splashdown itself.
Dorset Waterpark
It is a waterpark with a distinction: as a substitute of the same old flumes and splashzones, the park’s two lakes have inflatable obstacles in addition to different hurdles like wobbly bridges, floating stepping stones and steadiness beams. Every lake has a unique set of obstacles, with periods lasting an hour (half an hour per lake).
Minimal age is six, and also you do should be a assured swimmer. Wetsuits can be found to rent on the day, tickets have to be prebooked.
Dorset Waterpark shouldn’t be removed from Corfe Fort, at Dorset Journey Park, and there’s additionally a mud path course in order for you one other problem (for 4+).
Poole boat excursions
If you wish to get out on the water, there are a string of boat excursions and cruises working from Poole Quay, together with the ferry to Brownsea Island.
Take a look at Coastal Cruises working from Poole, taking you alongside the Jurassic Coast and to Swanage.
Or staff a jaunt round Poole harbour with a visit up the Wareham River with Greenslade Pleasure Boats.
Metropolis Cruises boat excursions from Poole (together with the harbour tour and round excursions to Swanage) are now not working as of mid October 2024
Take a look at my video of our cruise from Poole to get a style of what you’ll see
Get outside in Dorset with children
Dorset is justifiably well-known for its coast and seashores however there are many possibilities to get outside away from the coast as nicely.
Discover a Gruffalo at Moors Valley Nation Park
At Moors Valley Nation Park lurks a fearsome monster, with a toxic wart on the tip of his nostril – and purple prickles throughout his again. Nicely most likely.
One of many places for the string of Forestry England Julia Donaldson trails, it’s nonetheless dwelling to each a Gruffalo and the Gruffalo’s Little one, alongside the youngsters’s Play Path, in addition to different household trails.
Plus, after all, loads of locations to stroll, cycle or watch the surroundings from a slender gauge steam prepare – together with a extra adrenaline-fuelled choice on the Go Ape Junior Excessive ropes course, for anybody who fancies themselves the scariest creature within the wooden.
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
These award-winning gardens are dwelling to uncommon and unique species from world wide, so it feels such as you’re leaving the UK far behind as you wander by means of this woodland valley.
There’s a Wonderland Sculpture path with characters from Alice in Wonderland, together with the Cheshire Cat, White Rabbit and Alice herself dotted round, plus a play space and nature path. And followers of The Secret Backyard film will recognise the scenes set in India, filmed within the gardens right here too.
You may spot the golden pheasants within the sunken gardens, in addition to wandering previous lily ponds and over rope bridges as you discover too. In winter, there are usually festive illuminations too.
Durdle Door
Some of the iconic sights of Dorset, the limestone arch of Durdle Door is 10,000 years previous, with the waves crashing beneath and a lovely shingle seashore alongside.
There’s a cliff path down, in addition to steps to the seashore or you’ll be able to view the arch from the clifftop coast path.
Unsurprisingly, it’s a vastly well-liked spot and may get very busy in summer season or on sunny weekends so plan your visits accordingly.
Lulworth Outside
For lively households, Lulworth Outside is difficult to beat – you’ll be able to strive something from snorkeling to kayaking and cliff diving, archery, mountain climbing, mountain biking and orienteering.
It’s set between lovely Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door so you can even get to absorb a few of Dorset’s greatest surroundings.
Durlston Nation Park
One of the best of the countryside and the coast mixed, Durlston Nation Park is on the nook of the Isle of Purbeck looking to Swanage, with some beautiful strolling trails to find throughout the 320 acre website.
Should you go to on the proper time of 12 months, you would even spot dolphins (April/Might and October/November are greatest), seals and basking sharks within the waves. There are additionally common household occasions, path explorer books to purchase, in addition to concepts for a mini-beast safari.
And at Durlston Fort, you could find dwell wildlife cameras in addition to a fossil room plus rangers to supply extra info.
Upton Nation Park, close to Poole
A grand mansion sits on the coronary heart of Upton Nation Park, simply exterior Poole, nevertheless it’s the woodlands that are most tempting for teenagers. (the home does open on Sundays and financial institution holidays for a lot of the 12 months in case you fancy peeking inside although).
There’s a nice play space made utilizing pure wooden, or in case you’re visiting in summer season (or generally throughout sudden heatwaves), a splash fountain to assist cool off within the Walled Backyard.
The cycle routes additionally kind a part of the Castleman Trailway, the previous Southampton to Dorchester railway line become a mild 16.5 mile biking and strolling path.
The Tunnel Tree Tops, west Dorset
This award-winning excessive ropes course has 11 totally different components up within the timber of the 15 acres woodland, from rope bridges and walkways to zipwires.
Appropriate for age 6+ and taller than 1.2m, the Tunnel Tree Tops is a part of an Space of Excellent Pure Magnificence – though your coronary heart could be racing too quick to soak up all of the surroundings as you have got enjoyable within the timber. Have to be prebooked.
Animal sights
Creatures nice or small love Dorset, whether or not you’re in search of unique animals or cattle, equally beloved by smaller children, to not point out some memorable animal interactions.
Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre
Dwelling to chimpanzees, orangutans and gibbons (amongst others), Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre has rescued animals from world wide and helps work towards the primate smuggling commerce.
With over 250 rescued and endangered primates, it’s the largest group of chimpanzees exterior of Africa, together with three teams of orangutans. Tickets have to be prebooked and guests are requested to put on masks if they’re able to.
Take a look at my overview of a household day trip at Monkey World Dorset
Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park
A wonderful day trip for youthful children particularly, you could find cattle galore together with alpacas, play areas, a woodland stroll, actions together with tractor trailer rides and goat feeding, plus pig exercising to see.
There’s additionally a dinosaur roar path at Farmer Palmers Farm Park in addition to additional household actions throughout faculty holidays.
Should you’re in search of issues to do in Dorset within the rain, it’s additionally dwelling to some enjoyable indoor sights too. Tickets have to be prebooked.
For extra concepts of issues to do in Dorset within the rain with children, try my high picks
Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park
Head to the Dorset Heavy Horse Centre for tractor and pony rides, and an opportunity to feed cattle.
Throughout your go to, you’ll additionally study in regards to the historical past of heavy horses, who’ve carried armoured knights, pulled canal boats and extra over the previous thousand years.
Abbotsbury Swannery
Ordinarily, the very last thing I’d suggest is to method a nesting swan – however in case you’ve all the time needed to see cygnets up shut, Abbotsbury Swannery is the one place the place you’ll be able to safely get near a colony of nesting Mute Swans.
Open from March to October, in case you go to from the tip of Might to the tip of June, you’ll be able to see eggs hatching and the infant swans being born.
There’s additionally a Big Swan maze and different household actions to entertain.
You can even get a reduction on Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens (scroll up for extra) in case you purchase tickets to each. Abbotsbury Kids’s Farm needed to shut due to Covid restrictions and sadly won’t be reopening.
Dorset Falconry Park, close to Dorchester
Dwelling to over 100 birds of prey, together with owls, in addition to eagles, hawks and falcons, you’ll be able to see them fly at two organised reveals through the day, in addition to once they’re being exercised in between.
There are additionally falconry experiences on provide at Dorset Falconry Park, together with ones for households. Tickets for common admission don’t have to be prebooked, though examine earlier than you go to because it isn’t all the time open until you have got an expertise booked.
Donkey and Llama strolling
How to boost a stroll by means of the countryside – take a donkey with you as you go. Donkey Strolling Adventures close to Beaminster permits you to roam the lanes and byways with a donkey.
Select between a a five-mile trek with a pub cease, or shorter two-mile walks together with a cream tea (the donkeys will anticipate you to share). Appropriate for aged 4+ and have to be prebooked.
Or for one thing somewhat totally different, you would go for a stroll with an alpaca on the border of Dorset and Wiltshire – Alpaca Journey runs periods of round 90 minutes, with 30-40 minutes strolling with the alpacas. Have to be organized prematurely.
RSPB Arne
This beautiful nature reserve overlooking Poole Harbour is a superb place to discover with nature-loving children, in addition to infants and toddlers – there are buggy-friendly paths as you seek for wildlife, together with a low ropes course for barely older children.
It’s the one place the place all six of the UK’s native reptiles may be discovered, plus birds galore, and there are sometimes kids’s trails throughout holidays that will help you discover the heathland and historical woodland.
Go to Brownsea Island
For extra native animals, take a ferry from Poole or Sandbanks over to Brownsea Island, dwelling to endangered purple squirrels – excellent for teenagers to scurry round as nicely.
Well-known too because the birthplace of Scouting, there are particular calming walks if you wish to wind down plus a household squirrel path and different actions like den constructing.
Take a look at my overview of a day exploring Brownsea Island with children
Castles and historic homes
Corfe Fort
Hint a thousand years of historical past on the now ruined Corfe Fort – not least the actual fact it impressed Kirrin Fort within the Well-known 5 books.
With its homicide holes, secret locations and tales of treachery and treason, to not point out hearsay of royal dying and its place within the Civil Conflict, it’s excellent to let imaginations run wild.
Take a look at my overview of a day trip at Corfe Fort with children
Portland Fort
Corfe’s youthful cousin, Portland Fort – nonetheless a venerable 470-something years previous – was constructed by Henry VIII to guard towards French and Spanish invasion.
Youngsters can gown up, discover a Tudor kitchen and uncover its personal wartime historical past, from the Civil Conflict to the Second World Conflict. Tickets don’t should be prebooked nevertheless it’s suggested at peak instances.
Kingston Lacy
This lovely English nation home has a much more dramatic historical past than the elegant façade may recommend – remodelled to appear to be a Venetian palace, its former proprietor was additionally a famend Egyptologist so you’ll be able to see the biggest non-public assortment of historical Egyptian artefacts at Kingston Lacy too.
Dwelling to art work by Rubens, Van Dyck, Titian and Brueghel, it has additionally been known as the South West’s ‘nationwide gallery’, whereas the massive property is dwelling to Iron Age hill forts, the world’s oldest pedigree herd of Ruby Crimson Devon cattle, and gardens so spectacular that Queen Victoria despatched her gardeners right here to get inspiration.
There’s a woodland path and walks galore too. Restricted numbers are allowed in the home so ensure you get one of many timed tickets on arrival in case you’d wish to go inside.
Highcliffe Fort, Christchurch
Highcliffe Fort was constructed within the 1830s and has performed host to royalty through the years – however with children’ trails and a few spectacular rooms to find, it’s additionally an amazing place to go to with household in Dorset.
In addition to the formal gardens and woodlands within the grounds, there’s additionally a seashore and nature reserve to discover. You’re really helpful to prebook tickets, with restricted numbers allowed inside the home itself.
Nothe Fort
Inbuilt 1872 to guard Portland’s harbour, Nothe Fort sits on the mouth of Weymouth harbour and now homes a set of weapons, mannequin ships and submarines.
There’s additionally a kids’s path across the fort to get children exploring as they spot mice, in addition to info on evacuees through the struggle.
The cannon continues to be fired each different Sunday (with a show of musketry on alternate Sundays) by the Fort Artillery, simply as in case you’d stepped again to Victorian instances.
Lulworth Fort and Park
The 17th century constructing was initially supposed as a searching lodge to entertain royalty and the aristocracy – Lulworth fortress has been restored after a hearth in 1929 and you may discover inside, in addition to wandering by means of the parkland.
There are woodland walks and a kids’s playground too, with some household actions through the holidays. Tickets have to be booked prematurely. Entrance is free to English Heritage members.
Athelhampton Home and Gardens
This Tudor manor home dates again 500 years – excellent in case your children love being transported again to the previous, plus there are household occasions on some weekends.
It’s the gardens that are prone to seize most kids’s imaginations at Athelhampton Home although, with yew timber clipped into topiary pyramids within the walled gardens, a 15th century dovecote and probability to stroll alongside the riverside, in addition to previous fountains and ponds.
Museums in Dorset with children
The Tutankhamun Exhibition, Dorchester
Though you’ll be able to’t see the true artefacts recovered from Tutankhamun’s tomb (these are actually on show in Egypt, besides for infrequent loans to exhibitions), you’ll be able to see these implausible recreations on the Tutankhamun Exhibition.
There’s additionally a recreation of the pharaoh’s tomb on the day that Howard Carter entered it, again in 1922, so you’ll be able to relive the joys of his discovery.
Whereas the exhibition isn’t giant, it’s a good way to study extra in regards to the discovery of the tomb: higher for older children as there’s not an amazing deal that’s interactive. It’s value realizing too that no photographs are allowed inside.
The Tank Museum, Bovington
With 9 totally different galleries, the museum tells the story of tanks – and different armoured automobiles – from the First World Conflict onwards, however with loads to maintain even youthful children entertained, together with interactive actions and the possibility to go for a trip in one of many museum’s automobiles.
In addition to greater than 300 on show, you’ll discover exhibitions to inform the tales of the folks behind their invention and who’ve pushed them all through historical past on the Tank Museum.
Bournemouth Aviation Museum
In case your children love all issues transport, Dorset can also be dwelling to the Bournemouth Aviation Museum the place you’ll be able to sit contained in the cockpit of a wide range of planes and helicopters, in addition to getting palms on with a number of the interactive shows, to not point out a flight simulator.
As an added bonus, it’s close to the airport for some added aircraft recognizing! The plane are all outside, so the museum sometimes closes in dangerous climate, significantly if there are excessive winds.
The Dinosaur Museum, Dorchester
Set not removed from the Jurassic Coast, the place Mary Anning famously discovered her ichthyosaur fossil, the Dinosaur Museum is the right place to study extra about these prehistoric creatures – together with the possibility to the touch fossil shows (together with enamel, heads and poo!) and even odor the breath of a T-Rex.
There are additionally numerous interactive shows too, with puzzles, digital flashcards and an excavation pit to make your individual discoveries.
Hengistbury Head Customer Centre
The proper place to go to to find extra in regards to the space’s wildlife and geology, the Hengistbury Head Customer Centre is stuffed with interactive shows and makes an amazing start line in case you’re planning to go to Dorset’s nature reserves or go fossil searching.
You can even discover the character reserve across the centre, and hop on the little land prepare for some nice views of Christchurch harbour (the land prepare doesn’t run throughout winter months).
Dorset Teddy Bear Museum, Dorchester
Dorchester appears to concentrate on quirky museums – in addition to historical Egyptian artefacts and dinosaurs, you’ll be able to uncover a household of people-sized bears, plus a set of teddies from antiques to present TV favourites (from Winnie the Pooh and Paddington to Sooty) on the Dorset Teddy Bear Museum.
They’re all organized in a Victorian constructing, arrange as a home – so you’ll be able to uncover Edward Bear and his household going about each day bear life with their very own assortment of teddies. Solely open at weekends and through faculty holidays.
Different Dorset household sights
From Dorset theme parks to loopy golf galore, steam trains and open-top buses, there are many different methods to entertain children in Dorset.
Journey Wonderland, Bournemouth
Reopening 2025 after renovations and with new sights deliberate
This Dorset theme park is themed round Alice in Wonderland, and has been named one in all Dorset’s high household sights – in addition to rides, there’s a maze, the Wild Factor indoor play, mushy play and different actions, all geared toward households with kids aged 3 to 10.
There are some minimal top restrictions (and some most heights!) however Journey Wonderland is a superb choice with children of various ages.
Swanage Railway
This beautiful heritage steam railway chuffs by means of the countryside alongside the previous Southern Railway line between Swanage and Norden, stopping on the ruins of Corfe Fort – so you can even use it as a extra uncommon technique to get from A to B as nicely.
Look out for the providers marked with an ‘O’ when the particular Statement Automobile can also be working, with its large home windows for one of the best views, in addition to particular themed providers on the Swanage Railway year-round.
Portland Invoice Lighthouse
There are few higher locations to find out about life in a lighthouse and the sensation of being out in a stormy sea than a go to to Portland Invoice Lighthouse. The well-known purple and white striped tower has stood since 1906 however there was a light-weight on this website for over 500 years, serving to mariners navigating the coast right here.
The previous lighthouse keeper’s dwelling has numerous shows and interactive displays, together with ‘Into The Darkish’, taking you on a stormy sea journey.
There are additionally fabulous views from the highest of the lighthouse, though guests have to be 1.1m tall (and capable of climb unaided) so this isn’t one to try with toddlers.
Pirate Journey Golf, Weymouth
This mini golf course places the swashbuckle into journey golf, with pirate ships, treasure chests and gunpowder barrels as you’re employed your method across the 18 holes, together with some fiendishly difficult challenges.
Hooked up to Weymouth Sea Life Centre, there’s half-price entry for annual go holders or you should buy separate entry – tickets have to be prebooked, parrot non-obligatory.
Mr Mulligan’s Bournemouth
This loopy golf course is actually out of this world – and because the intergalactic course (assume area invaders moderately than sci-fi) at Mr Mulligan’s is all indoors, it’s an amazing choice for a wet day in Dorset.
Permit round an hour for the 18-hole course (relying on the variety of gamers) which sees you attempt to putt previous aliens and spaceships. Over-18s solely after 8.45pm however in any other case households are welcome to tackle the problem.
Sandbanks Loopy golf
This seaside loopy golf course isn’t open year-round however time your go to to Sandbanks proper, and these 18 holes have probably the greatest views… in case you can drag your eyes from the course.
There’s a smaller sister mini golf course in Poole with 12 holes (additionally closed in winter) which has its personal sneaky challenges too.
Corfe Fort Mannequin Village
Should you’re planning a go to to the ruins of Corfe Fort (and even in case you’re not), you’ll be able to transport your self again to the times when the fortress’s partitions nonetheless stood, in 1646 earlier than it was destroyed within the Civil Conflict.
Corfe Fort mannequin village reveals folks visiting the church, standing by the moat and customarily getting on with life within the village, whereas there may be additionally a fairy backyard, life-size Civil Conflict troopers on guard plus different actions for households (and dealing shares if anybody misbehaves).
Wimborne Mannequin City
Step again to the Nineteen Fifties on this award-winning mannequin city – a 1:10 scale mannequin of Dorset market city Wimborne Minster, there are over 100 retailers, banks and cafes filled with tiny gadgets, plus a river system and even a ringing telephone field.
There’s a Mannequin City Path for teenagers to observe as they discover, or they will eye up the miniature Nineteen Fifties faculty and examine it to their very own classroom earlier than exploring the gardens.
Metropolis Sightseeing Bournemouth open-top bus
Hop-on hop-off bus excursions may be a good way to discover with children, as a extra scenic method of getting from A to B or to soak up a number of the highlights in a single journey.
The Metropolis Sightseeing open-top double deckers depart from Bournemouth Pier and Poole Quay, travelling across the Sandbanks peninsula in addition to Poole Quay.
You may select 24h and 48h tickets, and the entire loop takes round 90 minutes. Runs from late March to late September.
The place to remain in Dorset with children
There are self-catering cottages galore in Dorset, together with seaside and countryside choices. Take a look at the decide of locations to remain in Dorset with children from Plum Information, that are all vetted so solely one of the best make the minimize.
Dorset Hideaways has locations to remain which might be simply minutes from Charmouth’s seashore so that you by no means must stroll far along with your finds. Or Sykes Vacation Cottages additionally has a diverse assortment of locations to remain in Dorset, together with locations to remain alongside the coast.
Should you desire a household pleasant lodge, try these concepts from reserving.com.
For extra concepts of UK days out with children, try my round-up from throughout the nation
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