Abbotsbury Swannery	Abbotsbury	Animal Park
Dorset’s World Famous Sanctuary. See over 600 free flying friendly swans, baby swans hatching mid-May to June end. Mass feeding 12 noon and 4pm daily.

Alice In Wonderland Family Park	Hurn	Theme Park
Dorset's number one family theme park. A full day's fun whatever the weather, combining the outside park and rides with the indoor adventure play centre, Wild Thing! With over 30 rides and attractions including Animal Cuddle Corner, Wild Bill's Runaway Train, Turbo Teacups and South's largest natural maze.

Athelhampton House & Gardens	Nr Puddletown	Historic House
Visit one of the finest manor houses in England dating from the 15th Century. Explore the glorious Grade 1 gardens, containing the world famous topiary pyramids, fountains and the River Piddle. Enjoy lunch or a cream tea in the Restaurant.

Bennetts Water Gardens	Chickerell, Weymouth	Garden
Renowned for its replica Monet Japanese Bridge and National & International Collections of Water Lilies, this eight acre water garden is set in natural surroundings with native trees, willows and wild flowers. Tropical Plant House, Heritage Museum, Children’s Fun Trails, Gift Shop, Plant Nursery & Licensed Lakeside Café.

Blue Pool	Wareham
Enjoy the peace and tranquility around the Pool. Learn about its early History in the Museum. Enjoy the delicious lunches and homemade scones in the Teahouse overlooking the Pool. Browse around our unique Giftshop. Families can explore the woodland walks and take part in the Squirrel Hunt. Dogs on leads welcome.

Brewers Quay	Weymouth	Shopping Village
Converted Victorian brewery with indoor speciality Shopping Village, Courtyard Restaurant and award winning Timewalk attraction recreating sights, sounds and smells, of Weymouth’s history.

Clouds Hill	Wareham
This tiny isolated brick and tile cottage in the heart of Dorset was the peaceful retreat of T. E. Lawrence ('Lawrence of Arabia'). The austere rooms are much as he left them and reflect his complex personality and close links with the Middle East, as detailed in a fascinating exhibition.

Compton Acres	Bournemouth	Garden
Compton Acres is one of the finest privately owned gardens in the UK with a unique series of stunning gardens, including Japanese, Italian and Rock and Water Gardens. There is also a café, restaurant, the newly refurbished Harbour view café, gift shop, craft shop and model railway.

Corfe Castle	Corfe Castle	Castle
One of Britain's most majestic ruins and once a controlling gateway through the Purbeck Hills, the castle boasts breathtaking views and several waymarked walks. The demolition of the castle in 1646 by the Parliamentarians marked the end of a rich history as both fortress and royal residence. With its fallen walls and secret places, it is a place to explore, a giant playground for children of all ages. The crumbling ruins and subtle invasion by plants and animals, along with its almost ethereal quality as light and weather change, all contribute to the unique atmosphere of Corfe Castle.

Dinosaur Museum	Dorchester	Museum
The award winning Dinosaur Museum is a treat, especially for children. See fascinating fossils, dinosaur skeletons and skulls, including ‘Jurassic Dinosaurs’. Plus life-size dinosaur reconstructions, hands on and multimedia displays. It’s great fun for all ages.

Dorset County Museum	Dorchester	Museum
Award-winning ‘Museum of Dorset’ including Jurassic Coast Geology Gallery, atmospheric Victorian Hall with Roman Mosaic floors and Thomas Hardy’s Study. Dorchester Discover the 6,000 year history of Dorchester. Investigate Dorset writers, archaeology (including Maiden Castle presentation), Social and Natural History Galleries. Interactives, activityy stations, audiovisuals, free audioguides and Museum Trails for children. This friendly museum has something for everyone.

Dorset Heavy Horse Centre	Edmondsham	Horse Centre
Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park and Rescue Centre offers a unique mix of educational fun for all ages. Set amongst splendid countryside views, the park offers free wagon, tractor trailer rides and then the chance to experience driving a vintage tractor. Explore the blacksmiths workshop, Gypsy wagon's combined with Romany talks. Children will love the pony rides, fun straw barn, go-cart arena and play areas.

Fleet Observer Glass Bottom Boat	Weymouth	Boat Trip
Nestling behind the spectacular Chesil Beach and part of the United Kingdom’s Jurassic coastline is the Fleet Lagoon part of the Fleet nature reserve - one of Weymouth and Portland’s most attractive natural features, certainly it’s most unique. The Fleet Observer is a shallow drafted glass bottomed boat specifically designed and built to explore the lower reaches of the Fleet Lagoon. As well as scheduled tours for the general public the fleet observer is also available for educational and specialist trips.

Go Ape! Moors Valley	Ashley Heath	Adventure Playground
Bring Out Your Inner Ape! Are you wild enough to climb 40ft up a rope ladder, Tarzan swing into a giant rope net, zip wire through trees, crawl through tunnels and tackle high wire rope bridges? If the answer’s yes, you’re ready to Go Ape!

Hardy's Cottage	Higher Bockhampton, Nr Dorchester	House
Thomas Hardy was born in 1840 in this small cob and thatch cottage, which was built by his great-grandfather and is little altered since the family left. His early novels Under the Greenwood Tree and Far from the Madding Crowd were written here.

Henley Hillbillies	Buckland Newton	Motor Sport
Its full-on from the moment you arrive - ride a quad bike, shoot a clay pigeon, accelerate a mini out of the bends of a dirt track, fly a hovercraft, 6 inches off the ground, hit the targets straight in the bull’s eye! We are open all year round and cater for corporate and team building events, private groups, Hen and Stag Parties or any other special occasion.

Highcliffe Castle	Highcliffe	Castle
Grade 1 listed. Built in the 1830’s for Lord Stuart De Rothesay, Highcliffe Castle is situated in beautiful cliff-top grounds, with access to the Christchurch coastal path. A perfect venue for exhibitions, events & concerts. Behind the scenes guided tours on Tues & Sun @ 2pm.

Hundred-Aker-Wood Pottery	Portland	Craft Workshop - Pottery
For the complete beginner or the more experienced potter, we can provide a memorable activity holiday at our workshop at the newly established Portland Arts Centre in Fortuneswell, Isle of Portland overlooking the famous 17 mile Chesil beach.

Kingston Lacy	Wimborne Minster	Historic House
Home of the Bankes family for more than 300 years, this striking 17th-century house is noted for its lavish interiors. The outstanding art collection includes paintings by Rubens, Van Dyck, Titian and Brueghel, with the largest private collection of Egyptian artefacts in the UK. Outside, stroll across the beautiful lawns towards the restored Japanese tea garden.

Kingston Maurward Gardens & Animal Park	Dorchester	Garden
Explore the formal Edwardian Garden with a stunning ornamental lake in front of the 18th Century Mansion House. The Animal Park has a collection of miniature Shetland ponies, donkeys, rabbits and Guinea pigs. Light refreshments are available, Play area, Shop and plant sales.

Knoll Gardens	Nr Ferndown	Garden
UK's premier specialist grower of ornamental grasses set in nationally acclaimed modern gardens. Chelsea Flower show Gold medallists last 5 years.

Lulworth Castle, Park & Heritage Centre	East Lulworth	Castle
Walk in the footsteps of Kings and Queens!....as you explore the 17th Century Castle and its fascinating history. Discover the stunning landscapes, beautiful 18th Century Chapel and unrivalled views from the Castle Tower. Meet the residents of the animal farm and enjoy the woodland walks, adventure play area and pitch & putt. Licensed Stable Café and Courtyard Shop.

Lyme Regis Museum	Lyme Regis	Museum
Built on the site of the home of Lyme’s renowned fossilist Mary Anning, the museum is one of the architectural gems of the town and is packed with fascinating displays. Find out about Lyme’s early and maritime history, its internationally important geology, its fossils and the many significant writers connected with the town, from Jane Austen to John Fowles.

Max Gate	Dorchester	House
Thomas Hardy designed this house and lived here from 1885 until his death in 1928. This is where he wrote Tess of the d'Urbervilles, Jude the Obscure and The Mayor of Casterbridge, as well as much of his poetry.

Minterne Gardens	Dorchester	Garden
The Minterne Valley was landscaped in the manner of Capability Brown in the 18th Century. The gardens are laid out in a horseshoe below Minterne House, with a chain of small lakes, waterfalls and streams. They contain an unique collection of Himalayan Rhododendrons and Azaleas, with Spring bulbs, Cherries, Maples and many fine and rare trees; the garden is noted for its Autumn colouring.

Monkey World	Nr Wool	Wildlife Park
Monkey World, the internationally-acclaimed ape rescue centre, is home to over 230 rescued and endangered monkeys and apes. Combining fun with conservation , half-hourly talks explain all about man’s closest living relative. See the stars of TV’s ‘‘Monkey Life’, then ‘monkey around’ in the south’s largest play area.

Oxley Sports Centre	Sherborne	Sports Centre
Located in Sherborne, Oxley Sports Centre is a dual use, public facility, open to all, 7 days a week. In addition to all the standard facilities found at most sports centres, the centre offers a fully staffed fitness suite, 25m 6 lane swimming pool and dance studio.

Pirate Adventure Mini Golf	Weymouth	Mini Golf
AHOY SHIPMATES! Challenge yourselves on the amazing 19 hole course, whilst learning about the life and death of some of the scariest pirates around! Fun for the whole family!

Portland Castle	Fortuneswell	Castle
Overlookign Portland harbour, just 4 miles from Weymouth stands one of Henry VIII's finest coastal forts and a "must" visit whatever the weather. Let the fascinating audio tour take you through 450 years of history, enjoy the dramatic sea views as you explore the garden then relax in our tea room.

Putlake Adventure Farm	Langton Matravers	Farm
Why not visit a family run adventure farm set in the beautiful purbeck countryside, at Langton Matravers only 2 miles from Swanage town centre. Visitors are encouraged to explore and make contact with a variety of friendly animals. There are indoor and outdoor picnic and play areas, gift shop, tearoom, farm trail, pony & trailer rides.

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve (RSPB)	Weymouth	Nature Reserve
A nature reserve in central Weymouth sounds unlikely, but once you are on the footpath amongst the reeds and lagoons you could be far away in the countryside. Radipole offers something for everyone from families to wildlife enthusiasts. Free entry.

Royal Signals Museum	Blandford Forum	Museum
The national museum of Army communications and the exhibits and displays show the part that communications have played in the many wars and campaigns of the last 150 years.

Sherborne Castle	Sherborne	Castle
Come and visit the famous castle built by Sir Walter Raleigh 1594, stately home to the Digby family since 1617; rich interiors and splendid collections of art, furniture and porcelain. Explore 30-acres of beautiful Lakeside Gardens and grounds landscaped around Capability Brown's 50-acre lake.

Sherborne Old Castle	Sherborne	Castle
Built on a grand scale in the 12th century by the Bishop of Salisbury, Sherborne was coveted by churchmen and noblemen alike giving it a long, chequered history. After two sieges during the Civil War, visitors to the castle today see it in its more recent role as a romantic ruin in the grounds of the ‘new’ Sherborne Castle. Only the Southwest Gatehouse and parts of the castle including the Great Tower and the North Range survived.

Studland Beach & Nature Reserve	Studland	Coast
A glorious slice of natural coastline in Purbeck featuring a four-mile stretch of golden, sandy beach, with gently shelving bathing waters and views of Old Harry Rocks and the Isle of Wight. The heathland behind the beach is a haven for native wildlife and features all six British reptiles. Designated trails through the sand dunes and woodlands, allow for exploration and spotting of deer, insects and bird life as well as a wealth of wild flowers.

Swanage Railway	Swanage	Steam Railway
The Swanage Railway offers a more intensive heritage steam and diesel timetable train service than virtually any other preserved railway. Steam and diesel galas, Family Fun Day events, plus regular Evening Dining services complement themed events such as our highly popular Santa Special trains during the run up to Christmas. Easy parking at Norden Station for visitors with cars enhances the experience of a unique journey through six miles of beautiful Dorset scenery.

Tank Museum	Bovington	Museum
The Tank Museum brings the story of tank crew to life, supported by the world's best collection of tanks and boasting action packed live displays during school holidays. You'll see almost 200 vehicles in six large halls, explore the trenches of World War One and get closer to the action with our explosive Tank Action Displays.

Tout Quarry Nature Reserve and Sculpture Park	Portland	Quarry
An abandoned stone quarry which has now been turned into a stone sculpture park.

Town Mill, The	Lyne Regis	Mill
Fully restored working watermill in the heart of Lyme Regis. Regular demonstrations of milling, art galleries, pottery, craft studios, restaurant, gift shop, cheesemonger, microbrewery and 17th century walled garden.

Tutankhamun Exhibition	Dorchester	Museum
The world’s greatest discovery of ancient treasure - Tutankhamun’s tomb, treasures and mummy are superbly recreated in this internationally renowned exhibition - extensively featured on TV. The only exhibition of its kind in Europe.

Weymouth Sea Life Park & Marine Centre	Weymouth	Aquarium - Oceanarium
A unique mix of indoor and outdoor attractions, prepare to come face to face with sharks, otters, seals, penguins, turtles and so much more. Shark Breeding Centre. Adventure Island - a fantasy land of thrilling rides; Splash Lagoon - a great outdoor feature complete with water slide, splash pool, and water jets; Turtle Sanctuary and ocean tank complete with spectacular walk through underwater tunnel.

White Mill	Sturminster Marshall, Nr Wimborne	Mill
Corn mill with original wooden machinery in a peaceful riverside setting.

 

Abbey Pottery	Cerne Abbas
Abbotsbury Abbey Remains	Abbotsbury
Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens	Abbotsbury
Arne Toy Museum	Arne, Wareham
Blandford Forum Tourist Information Centre	Blandford Forum
Bournemouth Eye	Bournemouth
Bournemouth International Centre	Bournemouth
Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre	Bournemouth
Bridport Museum	Bridport
Bridport Tourist Information Centre	Bridport
Brownsea Island	Poole
Brownsea Island Ferries	Poole
Cavalcade of Costume	Blandford Forum
Cerne Abbas Giant	Cerne Abbas
Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre	Charmouth
Chettle House	Chettle
Childrens Farm and Smugglers Barn	Abbotsbury
Christchurch Castle and Norman House	Christchurch
Christchurch Priory	Christchurch
Christchurch Ski Centre	Christchurch
Christchurch Tourist Information Centre	Christchurch
Corfe Castle Model Village	Corfe Castle
Craft and Design Centre	Broadwindsor
Cranborne Manor Gardens	Wimborne
Deep Sea Adventure & Sharky's Playzone	Weymouth
Dinosaurland	Lyme Regis
Discovery Interactive Centre	Weymouth
Dorchester Tourist Information Centre	Dorchester
Dorset Belle Cruises	Bournemouth
Dorset Teddy Bear Museum	Dorchester
Durdle Door	Wareham
Durlston Country Park	Swanage
Eeles Family Pottery	Mosterton, Beaminster
Fiddleford Manor	Nr Sturminster Newton
Gillingham Museum	Gillingham
Gold Hill	Shaftesbury
Great Dorset Maize Maze	Roddon, Weymouth
Hall & Woodhouse Brewery Visitor Centre	Blandford Forum
Hardy Monument	Black Down, Portesham
Hare Lane Pottery	Cranbourne
Jordan Hill Roman Temple	Overcombe, Nr Weymouth
Keep Military Museum	Dorchester
Kingston Russell Stone Circle	Nr Abbotsbury
Knowlton Church and Earthworks	Knowlton
Langton Matravers Museum	Langton Matravers
Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium and Cobb History	Lyme Regis
Lyme Regis Tourist Information Centre	Lyme Regis
MacPennys Woodland Gardens	Christchurch
Maiden Castle	Winterborne Monkton
Mangerton Mill	Mangerton, Bridport
Mapperton Gardens	Beaminster
Margaret Green Foundation Trust Animal Sanctuary	Church Knowle
Matchams Karting Experience	Ringwood
Milton Abbey	Milton Abbas
Monkton Gallery	Winterborne Monkton
Moores	Morcombelake
Moreton Gardens	Moreton
Museum of Electricity	Christchurch
Nine Stones, The	Winterborne Abbas
Nothe Fort	Weymouth
Oceanarium	Bournemouth
Old Crown Court and Cells	Dorchester
Palmers Brewery	Bridport
Pavilion Theatre	Weymouth
Poole Park Miniature Railway	Poole
Poole Pottery	Poole
Poole Tourist Information Centre	Poole
Portland Museum	Portland
Priest's House Museum and Garden	Wimborne
Red House Museum	Christchurch
Regent Centre	Christchurch
RNLI Headquarters	Poole
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery	Bournemouth
Scaplens Court Museum	Poole
Shaftesbury Abbey Museum & Garden	Shaftesbury
Sherborne Abbey	Sherborne
Splashdown	Poole
St Catherine`s Chapel	Abbotsbury
Stapehill Abbey	Stapehill, Wimborne
Streetwise Safety Centre	Bournemouth
Swanage Museum at the Tithe Barn	Swanage
Swanage Piers Trust	Swanage
Swanage Tourist Information Centre	Swanage
Terracotta Warriors' Museum	Dorchester
Throop Mill	Bournemouth
Tithe Barn Museum and Art Centre	Swanage
Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum	Tolpuddle
Tower Park Entertainment Centre	Poole
UK Llamas	Mosterton, Beaminster
Upton Country Park	Poole
Walford Mill Craft Centre	Wimborne
Wareham Tourist Information Centre	Wareham
Water Supply Museum	Weymouth
Waterfront Museum	Poole
Weymouth Tourist Information Centre	Weymouth
White Motor Boats	Weymouth
Wimborne Minster	Wimborne
Wimborne Minster Tourist Information Centre	Wimborne
Wimborne Model Town & Gardens	Wimborne
Winterbourne Poor Lot Barrows	Long Bredy
Wolfeton House	Wolfeton, Dorchester
Wood Studio	Corfe Castle