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  1. Are you looking for an unforgettable family experience that’s fun, educational, and totally unique?  Discovery Village offers immersive play sessions designed specifically for children aged 1 - 8 years, where learning and laughter go hand in hand.

    Modelled around an enchanting village, the role play zones are filled with toys, costumes and activities, all set within shops, services and places that you would expect to find in any idyllic village.  Unlike a traditional soft play, every session is brought to life by talented performers who guide children through a magical adventure filled with song, dance, and imaginative play.

    At Discovery Village, they believe that children learn through play, and sessions are carefully crafted to inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence.  Each visit follows an interactive 'Story of the Day', encouraging little ones to step into exciting new worlds.

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    Sunny Petal’s Bee-utiful Garden

    This spring, the newest role play adventure invites children into a world of flowers, mini beasts and buzzing bees.  In Sunny Petal’s Bee-utiful Garden, little ones help care for the garden, discover how pollination works and learn why bees are so important to our planet.  Expect hands-on tasks, imaginative storytelling and gentle environmental learning woven beautifully into the fun.

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    Birthday Parties

    Celebrate your child’s special day with a stress-free, joy-filled birthday party.  The expert party hosts will take care of everything, making a fuss of the birthday child and their guests with engaging entertainment and fun-filled activities.  They only ever have space for one party per play session ensuring that your little one is the centre of attention.

    Both packages include delicious party food, special touches such as a gift and card for the birthday child and a cupcake tower with candles for those who don’t wish to bring their own cake.

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    For more information on upcoming events and children’s party packages, please visit Discovery Village.

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  2. National Lottery Open Week runs from Saturday 7th - Sunday 15th March 2026 and as a thank you to players, they are giving free entry, discounts and offers at some of our greatest historical houses, castles and museums.

    Anyone who visits a participating National Lottery supported project and shows a National Lottery Ticket, Instant Win Game, or Scratchcard (physical or digital) during National Lottery Open Week is able to take up the special offer.

    To see which venues in Dorset are participating, please see below.

     

    BROWNSEA ISLAND

    Offer: FREE ENTRY! (Ferry costs still apply)
    Date: Saturday 14th March 2026
    Address: Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Poole, Dorset

     

    KINGSTON LACY

    Offer: FREE ENTRY!
    Dates: Saturday 7th – Saturday 14th March 2026
    Address: Kingston Lacy, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4EA

     

    CORFE CASTLE

    Offer: FREE ENTRY!
    Dates: Saturday 7th – Saturday 14th March 2026
    Address: Corfe Castle, The Square, Corfe Castle, Dorset

     

    RUSSELL-COTES MUSEUM & ART GALLERY

    Offer: FREE ENTRY!
    Date: Wednesday 11th March 2026
    Address: Russell-Cotes Museum & Art Gallery, West Cliff Promenade, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3AA

     

    HIGHCLIFFE CASTLE

    Offer: 40% off Admission
    Date: Saturday 7th – Sunday 15th March 2026
    Address: Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe, Dorset, BH23 4LE

     

    If you would like to venture out of Dorset then you’ll be pleased to know that the offer also includes NT Montpesson House, NT Mottisfont, NT Stourhead and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

    For more information and to view all UK participating properties, please visit the National Lottery.

    NATIONAL LOTTERY OPEN WEEK 2026