Family Attractions and Theme Parks in Dorset
Adventure Wonderland | Farmer Palmer's Farm Park | Go Ape | Swanage Railway | Tank Museum
Adventure Wonderland
All inclusive children's adventure theme park with
fun rides and activities based on the Alice in Wonderland
story. This all weather attraction has thrilling
outdoor adventure rides and fun indoor play areas.
Children can enjoy a range of rides and attractions
from thrill rides like Turbo Teacups and Wild Bill's
Runaway Train to more gentler rides such as Curvy
Caterpillars and Flying Elephants. Other attractions
include an animal petting zoo, pony rides, amusement
arcades, train rides, puzzles, mazes, magic shows
and much more.
Ticket price also includes entry to the nearby Bournemouth Aviation Museum.
Opening times: daily from 10am
(see website for further details) Admission
Charge
Location: Near Bournemouth Airport (on the B3073),
BH23 6BA - Website
Facilities: parking, refreshments, indoor and outdoor play areas.
Farmer Palmer's Farm Park
Family run farm park designed for families with
young children. Wide range of
fun activities provided, including meeting and learning
about the animals, tractor trailer rides and soft
play areas. Come and see deer, pigs, ponies, donkeys,
cows, calves, chickens, ducks, alpacas and other
tame animals in a safe and friendly environment.
Opening times: daily from 10am Admission Charge
Location: Organford, Dorset, BH16 6EU
Tel:
01202 622022 - Website
Facilities: parking, licensed restaurant, shop
Go Ape
Forest adventure park with 1000 metre long zip wires, tree top assault courses, segway trails and other exciting outdoor activities for older children and adults.
Opening times: February to November
Admission Charge
Location: Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Nr Ringwood, Dorset, BH24 2ET -
Tel: 0845 6439248 - Website
Facilities: parking
Swanage Railway
Century-old fully restored heritage railway. The
line runs over six miles from the fine stone
buildings of Swanage station to Wareham, passing
through the glorious Purbeck countryside and under
dramatic ruins of Corfe
Castle.
Regular steam passenger services run every weekend throughout the year; with daily services in spring and summer. Stopping at Norden, Corfe Castle, Harman's Cross, Herston Halt and Swanage.
Opening times: train times vary, see website for details Ticket Charges Apply
Location: Station House, Swanage, Dorset, BH19
1HB Tel: 01929 425800 - Website
Facilities: parking, licensed restaurant, gift shop
The Tank Museum
The Tank Museum at the Bovington military base has
hundreds of tanks and other military vehicles on
show - one of the largest collections in the world.
The collection was inspired by Rudyard Kipling after
a visit to Bovington Camp in 1924 when he suggested
that some of the WW1 tanks stationed there should
be preserved for posterity.
A key exhibit is a massive 48 ton Centurion
tank, cut in half
along its length, exposing its internal secrets.
Also on display is the world's first
tank built in 1915, plus many WWII veterans
including British Churchills, America's Shermans
and one of Germany's mighty Tiger Tanks.
Opening times: all year, daily 10am to 5pm (closed Xmas) Admission Charge
Location: Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6JG - Tel: 01929 405096 - Website
Facilities: parking, licensed restaurant, shop
Other Places to Visit in Dorset
Attractions & Theme Parks:
Adventure Wonderland
| Farmer Palmer's Farm Park
| Go Ape
| Swanage Railway
| Tank Museum
Castles, Museums & Heritage Sites:
Christchurch Castle
| Corfe Castle
| Hambledon Hill
| Lulworth Castle
| Maiden Castle
| Portland Castle
| Royal Signals Museum
| Sherborne Castle
| Sherborne Old Castle
| Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum
Gardens & Historic Houses:
Athelhampton Hall
| Clouds Hill
| Compton Acres Gardens
| Hardy's Cottage
| Kingston Lacy
| Knoll Gardens
| Mapperton
| Minterne Gardens
| Red House Museum
Nature, Wildlife & Scenic Sites:
Abbotsbury Swannery
| Bournemouth Oceanarium
| Cerne Abbas Giant
| Chesil Beach
| Cranborne Chase
| Monkey World
| Purbeck Hills
| Radipole Lake
| Sea Life
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Towns and Villages in Dorset
Abbotsbury, Bournemouth, Bridport, Charmouth, Corfe, Dorchester, Lulworth, Lyme Regis, Poole, Shaftesbury, Sherborne, Swanage, Tolpuddle, Weymouth
Please note that the above information was accurate at the time this page was last updated. This information is subject to change at any time (opening times in particular), therefore if you plan on visiting any of the above attractions, please check the owner's website first or phone them for the latest details.