Relaxing things to do in Dorset
From visiting beautiful gardens, drifting over the dramatic countryside
in a balloon, to strolling along the spectacular South West Coast Path,
here a few suggestions of things you may like to do while enjoying a relaxing
break in South West England:
Attraction: 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.
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.
Bushcraft Wilderness Workshops for all ages near Beaminster, Dorset.
For the ultimate wilderness adventure and a holiday with a difference! Visit Bushcraft Expeditions to see our full range of courses and workshops for every one, young and old!
The South West Coast Path...the ever-present sense of the sea.
The South West Coast Path National Trail - 630 miles of superb coastal walking. From Minehead on the edge of Exmoor National Park to the shores of Poole Harbour in Dorset it is the best way to enjoy the wonderful coastal scenery, wildlife and heritage.
Attraction: Dinosaur Museum, Dorchester, Dorset
The only museum on mainland Britain solely devoted to dinosaurs
Fossils, skeletons, life-size dinosaur reconstructions, plus hands-on and multimedia displays provide great family fun – part of the Jurassic Coast experience.
