Family Attractions in Dorset
Things to Do: Family Attractions
Terracotta Warriors Museum, Dorchester, Dorset
The terracotta warriors - China’s 8th Wonder of the Ancient World
The only museum, outside China, devoted to the 8th Wonder of the Ancient World. Unique museum replicas of the terracotta warriors from China, reconstructions of costumes, armour and multimedia presentations.
Open all year
Wet weather attraction
Lulworth Castle, Wareham , Dorset
Discover this wonderful C17th Castle surrounded by extensive parkland.
Walk in the footsteps of Kings and Queens. Enjoy the wide open spaces, historic buildings, stunning landscapes and unrivalled views from the Castle Tower. Built as a Hunting Lodge in 1608, this Castle has been owned by the same family for over 365 years. Follow their fortunes, fate and the devastating fire from then until the present day in the gallery.
Teddy Bear Museum, Dorchester, Dorset
Edward Bear’s family of people-sized bears in this enchanting museum.
Don’t miss Edward Bear & his family of people-sized bears in this delightful museum. From the earliest teddies to today’s TV favourites, see them all at this enchanting family museum.
Wet weather attraction
Shaftesbury Town, North Dorset, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Shaftesbury the home of the picturesque “Gold Hill” the picture used to advertise Britain.
Shaftesbury is known internationally by the picture of “Gold Hill” which represents a beautiful village. Used by “Hovis” and many films. The Heritage magazine (Realm magazine) says Shaftesbury is an essential town to visit in Britain.
Open all year
Wet weather attraction
Dorset Woodlands - Ringwood & Wareham Forests, Bournemouth to Dorchester, Dorset
The Dorset Forests are a delight to discover.
From the extensive pine woodlands and heathlands in the Wareham and Ringwood areas, to the beautiful beech woodlands of Cranborne Chase, the forests of Dorset are a delight to discover.
