Dorset is a small but special county in the South-West that's got everything you need for a family day out!
The main location of the world-renowned Jurassic Coast, Dorset is known for it's prehistoric history and beautiful beaches.
All this and more makes Dorset is a great place to visit for families, outdoor-enthusiasts, nature-lovers and anyone looking for an amazing day out.
Family fun in Dorset
From lively aquariums of seals and sharks, to beautiful beach trains of seasides and sunshine, Dorset is certainly not short on days out for families.
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Learn about the incredible life below our seas at SEA LIFE, cool off in the splash zone, and make a full family day out of it in Dorset, Weymouth!
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All aboard the Swanage Railway, a great family attraction in Dorset and an all-day family activity!
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Bournemouth lies in the heart of Dorset on the South Coast and has seven miles of golden sands and sparkling sea.
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just hop on and hop off our distinctive red buses at any time to get to see everything Bournemouth has to offer at your own pace
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Visit Dorset Museum & Art Gallery for one of the best museums in Dorset, located on the beautiful Jurassic Coast in Dorset with tons of things to do!
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Step inside virtual worlds at Centre VR in Bournemouth – where adventures unlike any you’ve ever experienced begin
Jurassic days out
We can't visit Jurassic Park just yet, but Dorset's Jurassic coast certainly has an effect at igniting your dino-imaginations to life!
There's so many days out for kids and dino-lovers in Dorset's section of the Jurassic Coast, here's a couple of Tyrannosaur-sized days out in Dorset.
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Visit Dorset Museum & Art Gallery for one of the best museums in Dorset, located on the beautiful Jurassic Coast in Dorset with tons of things to do!
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Discover a side of the Jurassic Coast unknown to most as you head out onto the English Channel
Dorset cruises
There's nothing better than a cruise on the Dorset seaside in the beautiful sunny seas. These cruises in Dorset will show you the best of the Jurassic Coast from the seas.
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Relive Victorian British seaside glamour on a boat cruise to Swanage
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Enjoy sailing in Dorset and Weymouth with Moonfleet Adventure Sailing tickets, offering some of the best boat rides in Weymouth!
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Discover a side of the Jurassic Coast unknown to most as you head out onto the English Channel
Free days out in Dorset
Adventure into Dorset's great outdoors to beaches, woodlands, historic sites and more. There's so many places to see in Dorset that you don't want to miss out on.
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Pay a visit to Durdle Door, one of the most loved and iconic landmarks in Dorset
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From amazing geology and awe-inspiring astronomy to the enchanted Durlston Castle and captivating wildlife, what doesn’t Dorset have to offer?
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The idyllic village of Abbotsbury is the perfect place to come and explore medieval history
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A stunning atmosphere for peaceful walks, interesting wildlife and cycling
