Dorset School Holidays: 10 Fun and Engaging Things to Do with Your Family

Dorset is a beautiful county with a lot to offer families.

From beaches and cliffs to castles and museums, there’s something for everyone.

Here are 10 fun and engaging things to do with your family during the Dorset school holidays:

 

1. Visit Lulworth Cove

Lulworth Cove is a stunning natural harbour that is perfect for exploring. You can walk along the cliffs, swim in the sea, or go kayaking.

 

2. Go fossil hunting

Dorset is home to some of the best fossil hunting spots in the world. You can find fossils of dinosaurs, sharks, and other creatures at places like Lyme Regis and Charmouth.

 

3. Explore Corfe Castle

Corfe Castle is a medieval castle that is perched on a hilltop. It’s a great place to learn about history and explore the castle’s dungeons and towers.

 

4. Visit the Tank Museum

The Tank Museum is home to a collection of over 300 tanks from around the world. It’s a great place to learn about the history of tanks and see some of the most famous tanks in the world.

 

5. Go on a boat trip on the Jurassic Coast

The Jurassic Coast is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can go on a boat trip to see the cliffs, beaches, and fossils that make up this amazing coastline.

 

6. Visit the Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre

Monkey World is home to over 1,500 rescued apes. It’s a great place to learn about apes and see these amazing creatures up close.

 

7. Go to the Purbeck Model Railway Museum

The Purbeck Model Railway Museum is home to a collection of model railways. It’s a great place to see how model railways are made and to watch them in action.

 

8. Visit the Dorset County Museum

The Dorset County Museum is home to a collection of over 400,000 objects. It’s a great place to learn about the history of Dorset and see some of the county’s most famous artifacts.

 

9. Go to the Weymouth Sealife Adventure

The Weymouth Sealife Adventure is home to over 1,000 creatures from the ocean. It’s a great place to learn about marine life and see some of the most amazing creatures from the sea.

 

10. Have a picnic on the beach

There are plenty of beaches in Dorset where you can have a picnic. Pack a lunch and enjoy the beautiful views.

 

These are just a few of the many things you can do with your family during the Dorset school holidays. So get out there and explore!


More Things To Do in Dorset

SEA LIFE Weymouth

Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park, Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7SX

Lulworth Estate | Dorset

Lulworth Estate, East Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5QS

Bournemouth Pier

Pier Approach, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5AA

Athelhampton House & Gardens

Athelhampton House & Gardens, Athelhampton Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7LG

Monkey World

Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre , Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6HH

Fancys Family Farm | Devon

Glacis, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1FR

Air-Time Beach Shop | Weymouth

10 Bowleaze Coveway, Preston Beach, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6RY

Dorset Nectar Cider | Cidery

Pineapple Lane, Waytown, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5HZ


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