She sells sea shells on the ocean shore – and one of many many causes to go to Dorset with youngsters 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 stay on – alongside the best way, discovering an ichthyosaur, a plesiosaur and different dinosaurs, serving to contribute to the understanding of extinction, central to the idea of evolution.
Having felt the fun of unearthing a dinosaur bone on the Isle of Wight, the Jurassic Coast is at all times excessive on my UK household vacation wishlist. Discovering fossils is barely the beginning of the county’s sights, although simply among the finest issues to do in Dorset with youngsters – I’ve rounded up my choose of the most effective.
Go seashore combing in Dorset
For those who’re hoping to search out fossils, the Jurassic coast is the place to begin. Charmouth is without doubt one of the finest locations to go beachcombing in Dorset – the customer centre runs guided fossil-hunting walks.
And Lyme Regis, web site of Mary Anning’s well-known finds, is one other simple spot to begin with youngsters: it may possibly get busy however you’re assured to see ammonites not less than with the fascinating fossil shelf often called the Ammonite Pavement.
Take a look at among the finest issues to do in Lyme Regis with youngsters and our day exploring the Ammonite Pavement right here
Seatown is one other excellent place to spy ammonites and so they’re normally simple to gather, which is right with youngsters. Follow the foreshore relatively than the cliff bases as these are crumbling which will be harmful.
Or head to Kimmeridge Bay, which can also be great 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 full of 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 in the course of the college holidays.
For extra recommendations on fossil looking for newbie’s, together with the best way to keep protected and the place to look (and why you don’t have to take a hammer), take a look at this recommendation from the Jurassic Coast Belief.
Hit the seashore
There are seashores galore in Dorset to make sandcastles between fossil looking – take a look at the fabulous sand creations at Sandworld Sculpture Park for some inspiration.
For family-friendly seashores, you’re spoiled for selection: 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 finest 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 are usually not allowed from Could 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 called the seashore from Broadchurch – has these dramatic cliffs as a scenic backdrop, with sand on the fringe of the positive shingle seashore.
For quieter coves, Church Ope cove has Viking historical past – apparently the touchdown web site 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 Seaside is one in every of Studland’s extra peaceable spots – Knoll seashore is the preferred (be careful for the naturist part) with 4 miles of seashore to discover in the character reserve of Studland Bay.
For concepts of the best way to entertain youngsters on the seashore, take a look at my put up of the most effective 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 house 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 short-term actions throughout college holidays, such because the Halloween ‘a-scarium’ spooky path, plus an journey playground and mini golf to find.
Prebooking is suggested, and you may normally discover a low cost on the on-the-door worth by reserving 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, in fact) 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). Talks, feeding instances and animal experiences are briefly suspended, however there’s nonetheless a lot to entertain.
Take a look at my Bournemouth Oceanarium overview after our go to throughout a wet day in Bournemouth with youngsters
RockReef Pierzip Line
For those who’re visiting Bournemouth with older youngsters, you may even fly over the waves (and make consider you’re going to maintain going underneath) with the RockReef Pierzip Line.
Operating from a 25m excessive platform, you velocity the 250 metres all the way down to the seashore in 30 seconds – and because it’s a twin zipwire, you may race a pal down. Appropriate for teenagers over 1.3m.
Splashdown, Poole
For those who’re on the lookout for waterparks in Dorset, Splashdown in Poole is nice whether or not you’re visiting Dorset with toddlers or older youngsters, with the Ricky’s Reef for youthful ones, Buccaneers’ SplashZone for underneath 8s and 13 flumes starting from light to high-speed thrills.
Some enterprise outdoor and have black holes and there’s a minimal top restriction of 1m. Children can’t go on the slides with mother and father. Tickets should be prebooked.
Dorset Waterpark
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 distinct 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 should be prebooked.
Dorset Waterpark is just not removed from Corfe Fortress, at Dorset Journey Park, and there’s additionally a mud path course in order for you one other problem (for 4+).
Metropolis Cruises Poole
If you wish to get out on the water, there are a string of boat excursions and cruises operating from Poole Quay, together with a 70-minute jaunt across the harbour previous Brownsea Island, Sandbanks Peninsula and Studland Bay.
Take a look at my video of our cruise from Poole with Metropolis Cruises
Or you may head alongside the Jurassic coast on round cruises from Poole or Swanage, in addition to hopping on a ship for day journeys from Poole to Swanage (or vice versa).
There are additionally mixed tickets with Swanage railway and the Metropolis Sightseeing Bournemouth open-top bus teamed with a cruise.
Get outdoor in Dorset with youngsters
Dorset is justifiably well-known for its coast and seashores however there are many possibilities to get outdoor 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 in all probability.
One of many places for the string of Forestry England Julia Donaldson trails, it’s nonetheless house to each a Gruffalo and the Gruffalo’s Little one, alongside the kids’s Play Path, in addition to different household trails.
Plus, in fact, loads of locations to stroll, cycle or watch the surroundings from a slim 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 house to uncommon and unique species from around the globe, so it feels such as you’re leaving the UK far behind as you wander via 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 would 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 gorgeous shingle seashore alongside.
There’s a cliff path down, in addition to steps to the seashore or you may view the arch from the clifftop coast path. Unsurprisingly, it’s a vastly in style spot and might get very busy in summer season or on sunny weekends so plan your visits accordingly.
Lulworth Outdoor
For lively households, Lulworth Outdoor is tough to beat – you may strive something from snorkeling to kayaking and cliff diving, archery, mountain climbing, mountain biking and orienteering.
It’s set between stunning Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door so you too can get to take in a few of Dorset’s finest surroundings.
Durlston Nation Park
The most effective of the countryside and the coast mixed, Durlston Nation Park is on the nook of the Isle of Purbeck looking to Swanage, with some attractive strolling trails to find throughout the 320 acre web site.
For those who go to on the proper time of yr, you may even spot dolphins (April/Could and October/November are finest), 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 Fortress, yow will discover stay 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 outdoors 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 yr 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 typically 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 completely different parts up within the bushes 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 absorb all of the surroundings as you have got enjoyable within the bushes. Should be prebooked.
Animal sights
Creatures nice or small love Dorset, whether or not you’re on the lookout for unique animals or cattle, equally beloved by smaller youngsters, to not point out some memorable animal interactions.
Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre
House to chimpanzees, orangutans and gibbons (amongst others), Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre has rescued animals from around the globe and helps work towards the primate smuggling commerce.
With over 250 rescued and endangered primates, it’s the largest group of chimpanzees outdoors of Africa, together with three teams of orangutans. Tickets should 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 youngsters particularly, yow will discover 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 further household actions throughout college holidays.
For those who’re on the lookout for issues to do in Dorset within the rain, it’s additionally house to some enjoyable indoor sights too. Tickets should be prebooked.
Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park
Head to the Dorset Heavy Horse Centre for tractor and pony rides, and cattle to feed – in addition to the possibility to study concerning 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 at all times needed to see cygnets up shut, Abbotsbury Swannery is the one place the place you may safely get near a colony of nesting Mute Swans.
Open from March to October, in case you go to from the tip of Could to the tip of June, you may see eggs hatching and the child swans being born.
There’s additionally a Big Swan maze and different household actions to entertain.
You too can get a reduction on Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens (scroll up for extra) in case you purchase tickets to each. Abbotsbury Youngsters’s Farm needed to shut due to Covid restrictions and sadly is not going to be reopening.
Dorset Falconry Park, close to Dorchester
House to over 100 birds of prey, together with owls, in addition to eagles, hawks and falcons, you may see them fly at two organised exhibits in the course of the day, in addition to after they’re being exercised in between.
There are additionally falconry experiences on provide at Dorset Falconry Park, together with ones for households. Tickets for basic admission don’t must be prebooked.
Donkey and Llama strolling
How to boost a stroll via the countryside – take a donkey with you as you go. Donkey Strolling Adventures close to Beaminster allows 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 count on you to share). Appropriate for aged 4+ and should be prebooked.
Or for one thing a bit of completely different, you may 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. Should be organized prematurely.
RSPB Arne
This beautiful nature reserve overlooking Poole Harbour is a superb place to discover with nature-loving youngsters, 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 youngsters.
It’s the one place the place all six of the UK’s native reptiles will be discovered, plus birds galore, and there are sometimes youngsters’s trails throughout holidays that can assist 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, house to endangered pink 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 youngsters
Castles and historic homes
Corfe Fortress
Hint a thousand years of historical past on the now ruined Corfe Fortress – not least the actual fact it impressed Kirrin Fortress 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 loss of life and its place within the Civil Struggle, it’s excellent to let imaginations run wild.
Take a look at my overview of a day trip at Corfe Fortress with youngsters
Portland Fortress
Corfe’s youthful cousin, Portland Fortress – nonetheless a venerable 470-something years previous – was constructed by Henry VIII to guard towards French and Spanish invasion.
Children can costume up, discover a Tudor kitchen and uncover its personal wartime historical past, from the Civil Struggle to the Second World Struggle. Tickets don’t should be prebooked nevertheless it’s suggested at peak instances.
Kingston Lacy
This stunning English nation home has a much more dramatic historical past than the elegant façade may counsel – remodelled to seem like a Venetian palace, its former proprietor was additionally a famend Egyptologist so you may see the biggest personal assortment of historical Egyptian artefacts at Kingston Lacy too.
House to art work by Rubens, Van Dyck, Titian and Brueghel, it has additionally been referred to as the South West’s ‘nationwide gallery’, whereas the large property is house to Iron Age hill forts, the world’s oldest pedigree herd of Ruby Pink 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, plus an illuminated path in winter referred to as Ignite. Timed tickets should be prebooked and restricted numbers allowed in the home.
Highcliffe Fortress, Christchurch
Highcliffe Fortress was constructed within the 1830s and has performed host to royalty through the years – however with youngsters’ trails and a few spectacular rooms to find, it’s additionally an excellent 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 – plus some enjoyable on-line actions to maintain the go to going when you get house. You’re really helpful to prebook tickets, with restricted numbers allowed inside the home itself.
Nothe Fort
In-built 1872 to guard Portland’s harbour, Nothe Fort sits on the mouth of Weymouth harbour and now homes a group of weapons, mannequin ships and submarines.
There’s additionally a youngsters’s path across the fort to get youngsters exploring as they spot mice, in addition to info on evacuees in the course of the conflict.
The cannon remains 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 Fortress and Park
The 17th century constructing was initially meant as a looking lodge to entertain royalty and the aristocracy – Lulworth fortress has been restored after a fireplace in 1929 and you may discover inside, in addition to wandering via the parkland.
There are woodland walks and a youngsters’s playground too, with some household actions in the course of the holidays. Tickets should 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 youngsters love being transported again to the previous, plus there are household occasions on some weekends.
It’s the gardens that are more likely to seize most kids’s imaginations at Athelhampton Home although, with yew bushes 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 youngsters
The Tutankhamun Exhibition, Dorchester
Though you may’t see the actual artefacts recovered from Tutankhamun’s tomb (these at the moment are on show in Egypt, besides for infrequent loans to exhibitions), you may 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 may relive the fun of his discovery.
Whereas the exhibition isn’t massive, it’s a good way to study extra concerning the discovery of the tomb: higher for older youngsters as there’s not an excellent deal that’s interactive. It’s value understanding too that no pictures are allowed inside.
The Tank Museum, Bovington
With 9 completely different galleries, the museum tells the story of tanks – and different armoured automobiles – from the First World Struggle onwards, however with a lot to maintain even youthful youngsters entertained, together with interactive actions and the possibility to go for a journey 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 individuals behind their invention and who’ve pushed them all through historical past on the Tank Museum.
Bournemouth Aviation Museum
In case your youngsters love all issues transport, Dorset can also be house to the Bournemouth Aviation Museum the place you may sit contained in the cockpit of a wide range of planes and helicopters, in addition to getting arms on with among the interactive shows, to not point out a flight simulator.
As an added bonus, it’s close to the airport for some added airplane recognizing! The plane are all outdoor, so the museum sometimes closes in unhealthy climate, notably 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 tooth, 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. There are at present restricted opening hours at weekends and college holidays.
Hengistbury Head Customer Centre
The proper place to go to to find extra concerning the space’s wildlife and geology, the Hengistbury Head Customer Centre is filled with interactive shows and makes an excellent place to begin in case you’re planning to move to Dorset’s nature reserves or go fossil looking.
You too can 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 may uncover a household of people-sized bears, plus a group 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 may uncover Edward Bear and his household going about every day bear life with their very own assortment of teddies. There are at present restricted opening hours at weekends and college 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 youngsters in Dorset.
Journey Wonderland, Bournemouth
This Dorset theme park is themed round Alice in Wonderland, and has been named one in every of Dorset’s prime household sights – in addition to rides, there’s a maze, the Wild Factor indoor play, delicate play and different actions, all geared toward households with youngsters aged 3 to 10.
There are some minimal top restrictions (and some most heights!) however Journey Wonderland is a superb choice with youngsters of various ages.
Swanage Railway
This beautiful heritage steam railway chuffs via the countryside alongside the previous Southern Railway line between Swanage and Norden, stopping on the ruins of Corfe Fortress – so you too can use it as a extra uncommon strategy 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 operating, with its large home windows for the most effective views, in addition to particular themed providers on the Swanage Railway year-round.
Portland Invoice Lighthouse
There are few higher locations to study 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 pink and white striped tower has stood since 1906 however there was a light-weight on this web site 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 should be 1.1m tall (and capable of climb unaided) so this isn’t one to aim 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 approach across the 18 holes, together with some fiendishly difficult challenges.
Connected to Weymouth Sea Life Centre, there’s half-price entry for annual go holders or you should purchase separate entry – tickets should be prebooked, parrot non-compulsory.
Mr Mulligan’s Bournemouth
This loopy golf course is actually out of this world – actually, there’s a couple of intergalactic course to play at Mr Mulligan’s and because it’s all indoors, it’s additionally an excellent choice for a wet day in Dorset.
You possibly can select 17 or 26 holes, as you attempt to putt previous aliens and spaceships, and there’s a reduction on Wednesdays.
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 among the finest 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 Fortress Mannequin Village
For those who’re planning a go to to the ruins of Corfe Fortress (and even in case you’re not), you may transport your self again to the times when the fortress’s partitions nonetheless stood, in 1646 earlier than it was destroyed within the Civil Struggle.
Corfe Fortress mannequin village exhibits individuals visiting the church, standing by the moat and customarily getting on with life within the village, whereas there’s additionally a fairy backyard, life-size Civil Struggle 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 full of tiny gadgets, plus a river system and even a ringing cellphone field.
There’s a Mannequin City Path for teenagers to comply with as they discover, or they’ll eye up the miniature Nineteen Fifties college and evaluate it to their very own classroom earlier than exploring the gardens.
Metropolis Sightseeing Bournemouth open-top bus
Hop-on hop-off bus excursions will be a good way to discover with youngsters, as a extra scenic approach of getting from A to B or to absorb among 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 possibly can select 24h and 48h tickets, and the entire loop takes round 90 minutes.
The place to remain in Dorset with youngsters
There are self-catering cottages galore in Dorset, together with seaside and countryside choices. Take a look at the choose of locations to remain in Dorset with youngsters from Plum Information, that are all vetted so solely the most effective make the reduce.
Dorset Hideaways has locations to remain which are simply minutes from Charmouth’s seashore so that you by no means have to stroll far along with your finds. Or Sykes Vacation Cottages additionally has a different assortment of locations to remain in Dorset, together with locations to remain alongside the coast.
For those who choose a household pleasant lodge, take a look at these concepts from reserving.com.
For extra concepts of UK days out with youngsters, take a look at my round-up from throughout the nation
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