ATTRACTIONS & PLACES TO VISIT IN RURAL AND NORTH DORSET

Rural and North Dorset has so much to offer for families.  In Blandford Forum you can enjoy wonderful river walks and a wide range of shops and restaurants.  Explore the surrounding areas and you'll find quaint villages, unspoilt countryside and famous landmarks including Bradbury Rings and Milton Abbas.

Blandford Forum Tourist Information Centre: 01258 454770
Sherborne Tourist Information Centre: 01935 815341
Shaftesbury Tourist Information Centre: 01747 853514

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SOPHIE'S CERAMICS POTTERY CAFE blandford forum

Sophie’s Ceramics Pottery Café is suitable for any age and perfect for parties, special occasions, date night or a relaxing afternoon with the family.  You can paint anything from mugs to plates and animals to money boxes - there’s even seasonal items to choose from too!

Address: Sophie's Ceramics, Pottery Cafe, 8 Barnack Walk, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AL
Contact Tel: 01258 268485

Website: Sophie’s Ceramics Pottery Cafe

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SENERGY PLAY

Senenergy Play is an indoor and outdoor children’s play centre for under 8’s.  The focus is very much on inspiring children to be creative and use their imaginations through play.

Address: Senenergy Play, The Square, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4AY

Please note: Senenergy Play is currently closed until further notice.

LASERGUYS LASER TAG blandford forum

Laser tag is a mixture of the best elements of painball and laser quest and is suitable for all abilities.  Enjoy adventurous laser tag play using precise equipment in the fun arena which is located next to the riverside.

Laserguys Laser Tag Party Packages: Dorset Kids Party Directory

Address: Laserguys Laser Tag, Langton Long, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 9HT
Contact Tel: 07848 801573

Website: Laserguys Laser Tag

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SHERBORNE CASTLE AND GARDENS

The Castle is a 16th Century Tudor mansion and sits overlooking a 50 acre lake.  Explore the 42 acres of beautiful gardens and enjoy the tea rooms and gift shop.

Address: Sherborne Castle, New Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5NR
Contact Tel: 01935 812072 

Website: Sherborne Castle

Please note: Sherborne Castle and Gardens is now closed for the season and will re-open in Spring 2024.

SPACE INFLATERS gillingham

Giant Space Themed Softplay for Astronauts aged 0-16 years!

Gillinghams NEW inflatable world is a community led adventure and includes soft play inflatables with an outer space theme.  Facilities include cafe/bar, free parking, baby change and buggy park.

Space Inflaters Party Packages: Dorset Kids Party Directory

Address: Space Inflaters, 22 Brickfields Business Park, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PX
Contact Tel: 01747 213125

Website: Space Inflaters

CRAZY MONSTERS blandford forum

Large 3 tier adventure play zone with smaller toddler area and café serving hot and cold food.

Crazy Monsters Review: Dorsetmums Blog

Address: Crazy Monsters, Unit 8 Sunrise Business Park, Higher Shaftesbury Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8ST
Contact Tel: 01258 456688

Website: Crazy Monsters

THE POTTERY PARLOUR blandford forum

The studio is a hidden gem in the heart of Blandford Forum town centre and has pottery classes, children's craft activities, pottery wheels and creative workshops.

Address: 3 West Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AL
Contact Tel: 01258 455232

Website: The Pottery Parlour

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ROYAL SIGNALS MUSEUM blandford forum

The Museum has many exhibitions plus virtual and interactive activities and is the UK National Museum of Army communications.  Please note that the museum is in the confines of Blandford Camp and all adults must bring valid ID to be permitted entry.

Royal Signals Museum Review: Dorsetmums Blog

Address: Royal Signals Museum, Blandford Camp, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8RH
Contact Tel: 01258 482248

Website: Royal Signals Museum

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