FAMILY FRIENDLY ATTRACTIONS IN NORTH & RURAL DORSET

Info: 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, 8 Barnack Walk, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AL

Address: Sophie’s Ceramics, 54a High Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8AA

Website: Sophie’s Ceramics Pottery Cafe

Info: Pamper & Play is a haven where you can indulge in luxurious hair, beauty and nail appointments while your little ones are immersed in engaging and imaginative role play adventures.

Address: Pamper & Play, Unit CE2-4, The Grainstore, Shaftesbury Lane, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7EG

Website: Pamper & Play

Info: Laser tag is a mixture of the best elements of paintball 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.

Address: Laserguys Laser Tag, Langton Long, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 9HT

Website: Laserguys Laser Tag

Info: 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.

Address: Space Inflaters, 22 Brickfields Business Park, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PX

Website: Space Inflaters

Info: The Castle is a 16th Century Tudor mansion which sits overlooking a 50 acre lake.  Families can explore the 42 acres of beautiful gardens and enjoy the tea rooms and gift shop.

Address: Sherborne Castle, New Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5NR

Website: Sherborne Castle

Info: 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

Website: Crazy Monsters

Info: 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: The Pottery Parlour, 3 West Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AL

Website: The Pottery Parlour

Info: 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

Website: Royal Signals Museum

Info: North Dorset Railway is a standard gauge heritage railway based at Shillingstone station. There are static exhibits of wagons and locomotives, some in the process of being restored, refurbished station buildings, a museum, cinema wagon, souvenir and book shop, and a cafe offering hot and cold drinks and a snack menu. Enjoy a bite to eat inside an original carriage or outside on the platform, all with wonderful views of the Dorset countryside.

Address: Shillingstone Railway Station, St Patricks Industrial Estate, Station Road, Shillingstone, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0SA

Website: North Dorset Trailway

Info: 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

Facebook: Senenergy Play

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