Abbotsbury Children's Farm, Abbotsbury, Dorset

Bottle feed the baby goats morning and afternoon

Great fun for younger families, hands on experiences for children in a beautiful historic setting near the Jurassic Coast.

Wet weather attraction

Shaftesbury Town, North Dorset, Shaftesbury, Dorset

Shaftesbury the home of the picturesque “Gold Hill” the picture used to advertise Britain.

Shaftesbury is known internationally by the picture of “Gold Hill” which represents a beautiful village. Used by “Hovis” and many films. The Heritage magazine (Realm magazine) says Shaftesbury is an essential town to visit in Britain.

Open all year     Wet weather attraction

Dinosaur Museum, Dorchester, Dorset

The only museum on mainland Britain solely devoted to dinosaurs

Fossils, skeletons, life-size dinosaur reconstructions, plus hands-on and multimedia displays provide great family fun – part of the Jurassic Coast experience.

Open all year     Wet weather attraction

Teddy Bear Museum, Dorchester, Dorset

Edward Bear’s family of people-sized bears in this enchanting museum.

Don’t miss Edward Bear & his family of people-sized bears in this delightful museum. From the earliest teddies to today’s TV favourites, see them all at this enchanting family museum.

Wet weather attraction

Brownsea Island, Poole, Dorset

Atmospheric island of heath and woodland with wide variety of wildlife.

Enjoy miles of woodland walks and open glades. As you explore look out for peacocks, terns and visiting waders and wild fowl.

Open all year