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We always
suggest you ring beforehand if visiting with disabled children as all
attractions within the place you are visiting may not be accessible,
depending on disablement, and whether or not if you have a helper. |
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Go
Ape, Moors Valley Country Park Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood, BH24 2ET. Tel: 0870 444 5562 www.goape.co.uk |
Spend a fun-filled three hours up in the trees, trekking from tree to tree via an assortment of rope bridges and Tarzan swings. Minimum age 10yrs, minimum height 1.4m (4ft7in). Nearby cafe. Pre-booking advised. |
No |
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Oceanarium,
Pier Approach, Bournemouth, Tel 01202 311993 www.oceanarium.co.uk |
Meet a vast array of creatures, from piranhas to clownfish. Get even closer to sharks, turtles and stingrays in the underwater tunnel and experience the UK’s first virtual dive cage! |
Yes |
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Dinosaur
Museum, Icen Way, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1EW. Tel 01305 269880 www.thedinosaurmuseum.com |
Britain’s original dinosaurs museum. This award-winning museum combines fossils, skeletons and life-sized dinosaur reconstructions with multimedia and hands on displays, and is a treat especially for children. |
Partial access - ground floor only |
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| Putlake
Adventure Farm, Langton Matravers,
Swanage, Dorset, Tel 01929 422917 www.putlakefarm.co.uk |
Adventure Farm set in 30 acres on the Dorset Jurassic Coast, indoor & outdoor activities including: farm animals, owls, rabbits, ponies. Lamb & kid feeding. Bouncy castles, pedal tractors, trampolines. Cafe. Children's parties. |
Yes
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| Swanage
Railway, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, Tel 01929 425800 www.swanagerailway.co.uk |
Great preserved steam railway runs 6 miles from Swanage to Norden and Corfe Castle through Purbeck countryside. Special event including Thomas The Tank Engine Days and adult driving experience days. Shop, Buffet cars. |
Yes
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| Tutankhamun
Exhibition, High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset Tel 01305 269571 www.tutankhamun-exhibition.co.uk |
Spectacular re-creation of Tutankhamun's tomb and treasures. This internationally acclaimed exhibition spans time itself. Extensively featured on television throughout the world. Full school service plus specialist Egyptian shop including books. |
Yes - ramps available foe entrance |
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| Teddy
Bear Museum and Shop, Easgate, Corner of High East St and Salisbury
Street, Dorchester. Tel 01305 266040 www.teddybearhouse.co.uk |
The Dorset Teddy Bear Museum, Dorchester's unmissable family museum, plus Teddy Bear House, a unique family house with people sized bears. Be sure to visit the museum's charming period shop stocking top brands: Steiff, Robin Rive and more. |
To be advised |
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| Moors
Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Nr. Ringwood, BH24 2ET, Tel 01425 470721 www.moors-valley.co.uk |
750-acre country & forest park with Children's Play Areas, lakes, walking & cycle trails. Narrow-gauge steam railway. Play & Adventure Trails including Tree Top Trail. Ranger-led activities for school & holiday visits. Picnic area, restaurant, shop. |
Yes |
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| SEA
LIFE, Lodmoor Country Park,
Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7EH Tel 01305 788255 www.sealifeeurope.com |
SEA LIFE - Experience close encounters with a wealth of marine life including seals, otters, penguins and a collection of rare turtles in the only National Turtle Sanctuary in the UK. Educational trips, birthday parties. Cafe. |
Yes |
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| All
Fired Up Ceramics Cafe, The Square,
Bourne Avenue, Bournemouth, BH2 6DT, Tel 01202 558 030 Website |
Children love painting pottery. All Fired Up Ceramics Café offers a wide range of ceramic items that can be hand painted, ranging from plates, mugs, piggy banks and flower pots. First footprints - for all time! - All Fired Up! |
Yes - Call to check |
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| The
Clay
Studio, 12a Castle Street, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1DT, Tel 01202 475000 www.theclaystudio.co.uk |
Pottery
painting is great for children: bring out their creative side and
encourage and inspire them. Kidz Painting Academy courses in school
holidays. Healthy Kidz Menu. Parties. |
Yes |
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| Chococo,
21c Commercial Road, Swanage, BH19 1DF Tel 01929 421777 www.chococo.co.uk |
Discover delectable, fresh chocolates handmade on the premises. Watch the team in action through the window into our tiny factory. Buy from our shop opposite and enjoy! |
Yes |
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| Hengistbury Head, East of Bournemouth, Dorset. | Enjoy a family walk any time of year in this delightful country park ( free ) overlooking the sea. Nature trails, beaches. Land train from Hengistbury Head to Mudeford Sandbank which runs every day of year, except Xmas Day. Cafe at Mudeford Sandbank. |
Yes |
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| Durlston
Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage,
Dorset, BH19 2JL Tel/fax (01929) 424443 www.durlston.co.uk |
See some of the most stunning scenery on the South Coast where families and children can find plenty to do. Summer programme of kids activities, every Thursday afternoon throughout the school holidays. Fabulous summer nature trail |
Partial access, disabled buggy available |
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| Monkey World, Nr Wareham, Dorset, Tel 01929 462537 | The monkey rescue centre, in 65 acre forest park with loving monkeys from all over the world. |
Yes |
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| Christchurch
Ski and Leisure Centre, Matchams Lane,
Hurn, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 6AW Tel: 01202 499155 |
Snowboarding and skiing, for beginners and the experienced, try Ringos - it's our newest ride! Bump and bounce in the safety of your own ring as you spin to the bottom of the slopes. |
Ring for details |
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| Ginger
Pop Shop, The Square, Corfe Castle, Dorset, Tel 01929 477214. www.gingerpop.co.uk |
Small shop specialising in Enid Blyton Books, and other items of this time. | Difficult because shop is so small | |||
| Stapehill
Abbey, Crafts and Gardens, 276 Wimborne Road West, Staplehill,
Wimborne, Dorset, Tel 01202 861686 |
Beautiful 19th century Cistercian Abbey set in award winning gardens, craft studios, Farm Yard, Childrens Play Area, Coffee Shop, Gift Shop. |
Yes but restricted access in Abbey. |
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| Splashdown, Tower Park, Poole, Tel 01202716000 | A great water park with 8 indoor water rides, 4 outdoor summer rides. |
No |
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| Bowlplex, 382 Poole Road, Branksome, Tel 01202 765489 | 24 lanes of ten pin bowling, food, video arcade, lots of fun. |
Yes |
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| Littledown
Centre, Chaseside, Bournemouth, Tel 01202 417600 |
Swimming Pools, slides, creche, cafe. |
Yes |
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| Adventure Wonderland Family Park, opposite Bournemouth International Airport, Tel 01202 483444 | A unique theme park inspired by Lewis Carol, train rollercoaster, Yo-Yo ride and more! |
Yes |
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| Farmer
Palmers, Organford, Holton Heath. Tel 01202 622022 |
Rare Breeds, Trailer ride, Pedal tractors, bouncy castles etc. |
Yes |
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