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
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
Website: Sophie’s Ceramics Pottery Café
Contact Tel: 01258 268485
GO APE ashley heath
Go Ape is an amazing tree top adventure for children and adults. You'll find tree top high wires, walkways, tunnels, zip wires and much more all located within the Moors Valley woodland.
Address: Go Ape, Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, BH24 2ET
Website: Go Ape
MOORS VALLEY COUNTRY PARK ashley heath
There's always plenty for the family to do at Moors Valley Country Park including woodland walks and trails, play parks and the steam train which is all set in wonderful woodland surroundings. You'll find the visitor centre near the car park with friendly staff ready to answer any questions you may have and provide a map to help you find your way. No admission charge however parking charges do apply.
Address: Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, BH24 2ET
Website: Moors Valley Country Park
Contact Tel: 01425 470721
SENENERGY PLAY gillingham
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
DORSET HEAVY HORSE FARM PARK verwood
Enjoy heavy horse wagon rides, tractor and trailer rides, meet the animals, run around the play areas and much more.
Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park review: Dorsetmums Blog
Address: Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park, Edmondsham Road, Verwood, Dorset, BH21 5RJ
Website: Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park
Contact Tel: 01202 824040
Please note: The Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park is now closed for the season and will re-open in Spring 2024
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
Website: Sherborne Castle
Contact Tel: 01935 812072
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
Website: Space Inflaters
Contact Tel: 01747 213125
CRAZY MONSTERS blandford forum
Large 3 tier adventure play zone with smaller toddler area and café serving hot and cold food.
Address: Crazy Monsters, Unit 8 Sunrise Business Park, Higher Shaftesbury Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8ST
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Website: Crazy Monsters
Contact Tel: 01258 456688
AVON HEATH COUNTRY PARK
Enjoy walks and wildlife on the heath plus treasure trails and a fantastic wooden play area. Facilities include the discovery centre, cafe, gift shop and BBQ hire.
Address: Avon Heath Country Park, Birch Road, Avon Heath, Dorset, BH24 2DA
Website: Dorset For You
Contact Tel: 01425 478082
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
Website: Laserguys Laser Tag
Contact Tel: 07848 801573
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.
Website: The Pottery Parlour
Contact Tel: 01258 455232
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.
Address: Royal Signals Museum, Blandford Camp, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8RH
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Website: Royal Signals Museum
Contact Tel: 01258 482248
SOUTH EAST DORSET ATTRACTIONS & PLACES TO VISIT
Award winning sandy beaches, farms, country parks, soft plays and so much more can be found in South East Dorset.
PURBECK ATTRACTIONS & PLACES TO VISIT
The Isle of Purbeck is an area of land covering around 60 square miles which includes lots of history, beaches, farms, attractions and watersports.
WEST DORSET ATTRACTIONS & PLACES TO VISIT
West Dorset has so much to explore and enjoy with stunning beaches, museums, attractions, soft plays, crazy golf, pottery cafes, gardens and farms to name just a few.
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