Family Activities in Dorset
In many ways, things to do for families while on holiday in Dorset are covered in other sections. Nevertheless there are a good number of Dorset attractions, which are more family orientated. We are sure that children and teenagers (and their long-suffering parents?) will find enjoyment a plenty in the variety on offer from Monkey World, The Tank Museum to scaling the heights of Corfe Castle or Llama Trekking in Beaminster.
Remember too that all Dorset Coastal Cottages have a Favourite Things file in which the owner and then holidaymakers write in their favourite holiday activities. Other people's experiences of Dorset can be a wonderful source of inspiration.
Please note: Dorset Coastal Cottages cannot be responsible for the content of external websites
Weymouth Sea Life Centre
Weymouth SEA LIFE Park & Marine Sanctuary has launched a unique Turtle Sanctuary housing several captive-bred Green sea turtles from the Cayman Islands. This amazing new facility offers incredible views of these endearing, ancient animals and helps to raise awareness of the desperate plight of wild sea turtles, whose nest sites are being lost to tourist developments and whose numbers are in dramatic decline.
http://www.sealifeeurope.com/Weymouth
Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, Wool.
A fun day out for all the family at the largest Ape Rescue Centre in Europe. Adopt a monkey or just hang out.
Splash Down Tower Park, Poole
SPLASHDOWN WATERPARK , Tower Park, Poole, BH12 4NY ~ 01202 716 000
Splashdown the south ultimate family waterpark. With 8 indoor waterslides and 4 outdoor summer rides. Whether you want water thrills or somewhere to chill there's something for everyone at Splashdown. Please visit website for more information.
www.splashdownpoole.co.uk
Lulworth Castle
Lulworth castle, built in the early 17th Century as a hunting lodge, became a country house at the heart of a large estate. Thomas Howard, 3rd Lord Bindon, built the Castle in order to entertain hunting parties for the King and Court. The Howards owned it until 1641 when it was purchased by Humphrey Weld, the direct ancestor of the present owners www.lulworth.com
Whats On: http://www.lulworth.com/events/eventslisting.aspx 
Corfe Bears
Corfe Bears is an enchanting shop in Swanage, selling teddy bears and animals to suit every pocket. From highly collectable Steiff and Charlie Bears to the tiniest plush birds and dogs, the whole family will enjoy a visit to the shop - and meeting the six foot tall teddy bear standing outside!
Farmer Palmers, Poole
http://www.farmerpalmers.co.uk
Zorbing, Dorchester
Model Village Corfe Castle
www.corfecastlemodelvillage.co.uk
Discover Llamas, Beaminster
Swanage railway
Putlake Adventure Farm, Langton Matravers
Sharkys, Weymouth
http://www.sharkysweymouth.co.uk/
Henley Hill Billies, Dorchester
Abbotsbury Childrens Farm
http://www.abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk/farm.htm
Gus Gorillas Jungle Playground, Poole
Ten Pin Bowling
Weymouth http://www.lakeside-superbowl.co.uk Poole http://www.bowlplex.co.uk
Cinemas In Dorset
http://www.cinemasgalore.co.uk/England/Dorset/
Beaches
Purbeck Beach Guide: http://www.dorsetforyou.com/398395
West Dorset Beach Guide: http://www.dorsetforyou.com/beaches/west
