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Tourist Information Centres are on of the best sources of information about where you can go for free, what events the local council runs and what attractions are open with free entry!


Dorset Tourist Information Centre

Visit them at Dorchester, Bridport, Sherborne and Lyme Regis

Download the What's on list from the above link to find out about the dates of events - this includes free entry ones too - and it also lists the markets (pannier, farmer's and flea!) in the different towns.

 

Places to stay in Dorset with lots of amazing free activitis on site!

 

Rockley Park, Dorset - Haven Holidays
Seaview, Dorset - Haven Holidays
Weymouth bay, Haven Holidays
Sandhills holiday park Park Holidays
Farm and Cottage Holidays in Dorset

Wide variety of places for a great holiday - if you want to keep your kids busy then a holiday park like one of Haven's is ideal. With everything on site you can have a great holiday with tons of activities to keep the kids busy and loads of entertainment for the whole family.

Dorset has an amazing coastline including the Durdle Doors, which is one of the busiest walks between Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door! Portland Bill is a narrow promontory (or bill) of Portland stone which has a lighthouse on!

Haven Holidays - Rockley Park, Dorset - book now

Rockley Park has loads of amazing activities on site that are free and mean you never have to leave the site during your holiday. Loads of kids activities to keep them busy each and every day!

The Haven holidays park at Rockley Park in Dorset is open from 19th March to 1st November

Rockley Park is a great holiday location of a family that loves all types of watersports and water fun. It's got a great location and overlooks Poole harbour, it is a mecca for those who love watersports. With access to on park facilities like one of the swimming pools, the luxury spa, tennis and other sports courts, crazy golf, or whether you go next door to the watersports and sub aqua school you will have an amazing holiday.

Though lots of facilities for eating on site, including cafe bars and grills. You could spend your entire holiday on the park, enjoying the newly refurbished cafe bar with its new sun terrace.

This park has been rated five-star. It is a wonderful holiday site, packed with things to do for the whole family, as well as lots of space to relax in and enjoyed the stunning scenery.


 

On Park Activities:

New for 2010

NEW SplashZone Grotto

NEW Tower Flume

NEW Refurbished & extended Café Bar with new upper sun terrace

Head for the pools - there's lots of them!

* Heated Indoor Pool
* Heated Outdoor Pool with Children’s Paddling Area
* Learn2Swim
* Water Walkerz*
* Fun Inflatables*
* AquaJets*
* Aqua Gliders*

Time to get active - keep the kids busy all week long with tons of amazing activities to get involved in.

* Coke FC Football Coaching
* Climbing Wall* with Abseiling* & Power Fan*
* Mini Ropes Course*
* Tennis, archery and fencing Coaching*
* Character Olympics
* Wake & Shake incl:
* Mini Trampolines
* Space Hoppers
* Hula Hoops
* Agility Fun
* Frisbee Fun
* Mini Archery
* Mini Tennis
* All-Weather
* Multi-Sports Court
* Rockley Watersports*: call to book on: 01202 677 272

Perfect for the whole family.

* Direct beach access
* Luxury Spa Complex*
* Bike & Kart Hire*
* Outdoor Family FunZone*
* Tennis Courts
* Crazy Golf*
* All-Weather Bowling Green*
* Boat Storage, Mooring and Launching*†
* Nature Reserve
* FunWorks Amusements
* Centre*
* Bowlingo*
* Pool Tables*

From toddlers to teens

* Little Cubs for 1-4’s
* Club R&B for 5-11’s
* Family FunTime Shows
* Character Breakfasts
* FunZone Play Area
* Soft Play Area
* T-Co Zone for 12-16+

Two mins to the shops

* Convenience Store with Bakery & Off Licence
* Gift Shop
* Hire Shop*
* Launderette*

(* Moderate extra charge applies)

On-Park food

* Café Bar & Grill with
* Satellite TV
* SportsZone Café
* Papa John’s Pizza
* Summertime Barbecues
* ShowBar

Local Tourist Activities:

Poole Harbour and Quay 2 miles

Sandbanks Beach 7 miles

Bournemouth 8 miles

Bournemouth Oceanarium 8 miles

Corfe Castle 13.5 miles

Lulworth Castle and Cove 15 miles

Paultons Park 36 miles

Dorset Region Tourist Attractions:

High Wire Forest Adventure

‘Go ape’ at Moors Valley Country Park, with tree-high rope ladders and bridges. (Children must be 10 or over).

Poole Harbour Marina

Poole harbour is the largest natural harbour in Europe. Excellent for sailing, fishing and jet-skiing. Home to the world famous Poole Pottery.

Studland Bay

Glorious sandy beaches stretching for 3 miles. A haven for rare birds and wildlife.

Durdle Door

One of the most popular landmarks along the Jurassic coast. Formed over thousands of years by softer rocks being eroded away.

Portland Bill

For nearly 300 years a lighthouse has stood on Portland Bill. The visitor centre provides an introduction to the ‘Isle’ with its stunning cliffs and hidden coves.

Abbotsbury Swannery

A totally unique experience - walk through the heart of a colony of nesting Mute Swans.


Park Contact Details:

Rockley Park Holiday Park

Hamworthy,

Poole

Dorset,

BH15 4LZ


 

Seaview, Dorset 
Loads of activities for everyone!
  • Heated Indoor Fun Pool
  • Heated Outdoor Fun Pool
  • Learn2Swim
  • Water Walkerz*
  • Fun Inflatables*
  • AquaJets*
  • Aqua Gliders*
 
Time to get active
  • Archery Coaching*
  • Fencing Coaching*
  • Character Olympics
  • Wake & Shake incl:
  • Mini Trampolines
  • Space Hoppers
  • Hula Hoops
  • Agility Fun
  • Frisbee Fun
  • Mini Archery
 
More for everyone
  • Beach 1 mile from Park
  • FunWorks Amusements*
  • Bike & Kart Hire*
  • Mini Ten-Pin Bowling*
  • Pool Tables*
 
From toddlers to teens
  • Little Cubs for 1-4’s
  • Club R&B for 5-11’s
  • Family FunTime Shows
  • Character Breakfasts
  • Soft Play Area
  • Adventure Playground
  • T-Co Zone for 12-16+
 
  • Great location on the Dorset Coast
  Very pretty and tranquil Park set amongst rolling hills
  • Short drive from Weymouth beach & harbour
 Fantastic beaches and great for exploring the Jurassic coastline
  • Next to sister Park Weymouth Bay

  You can visit the sister park and use all their facilities too!

(Moderate extra charge applies to activities with a *)

Seaview Holiday Park

Preston,

Weymouth

Dorset,

DT3 6BZ 


Weymouth Bay, Dorset

short walk from Weymouth’s Bowleaze Cove , Next to Seaview park and you can enjoy everything on their site too!

  • Heated Indoor Fun Pool
  • Heated Outdoor Fun Pool
  • Learn2Swim
  • Water Walkerz*
  • Fun Inflatables*
  • AquaJets*
  • Aqua Gliders*
 

Time to get active

  • Coke FC Football Coaching
  • Archery Coaching*
  • Fencing Coaching*
  • Character Olympics
  • Wake & Shake incl:
  • Mini Trampolines
  • Space Hoppers
  • Hula Hoops
  • Agility Fun
  • Frisbee Fun
  • Mini Archery
  • Sports Field
 Everything you need from a holiday
  • Beach 1 mile from Park
  • FunWorks Amusements*
  • Bike & Kart Hire*
  • Mini Ten-Pin Bowling Alley*
  • Pool Table*
  • Crazy Golf*
 

From toddlers to teens - keep them busy all day long! No need to leave the park!

  • Little Cubs for 1-4’s
  • Club R&B for 5-11’s
  • Family FunTime Shows
  • Character Breakfasts
  • Soft Play Area
  • 2 Adventure Playgrounds
  • T-Co Zone for 12-16+
 

Two mins to the shops

  • Convenience Store,
  • Bakery & Gift Shop
  • Launderette*
  • Tiger Treasure Shop

(* Moderate extra charge applies) 

 


Park Holidays UK in Dorset - Sandhills HOliday park

Mudeford,
Christchurch,
Dorset,
England,
BH23 4AL,

views over both Christchurch harbour and the English channel towards the Isle of Wight

# Adventure Playground suitable for over 5 year olds
# Family Bar with Sky TV
# Kids Club for 5 - 14 yr olds
# Arcade and Amusements
# Onsite shop for all the essentials Mini Mart Store
# Small Gymnasium
# Paddling pool
# Wash Away Launderette
# Splash around! Leisure Pool

 

 

Free stuff to do in Dorset

download the What's on list from the tourist information office - see link on left hand side
print a voucher & save 50p on Dinosaur Museum tickets.
Visit Shaftsbury - made famous in the Hovis ad!
They have heritage walks and you can download information pdfs about these
Beaminster Museum
Free entry for children
Whitcombe Road, Beaminster Dorset, DT8 3BU UK
Tel: 01308 863 623
Russell Coates Art Gallery and Museum
Free entry!
Historic house, art galleries and museum, a licensed café, the Russell-Cotes Shop and a children’s area
Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum
TUC Memorial Cottages
Tolpuddle - DT2 7EH
Phone +44 (0) 1305 848 237
Admission free

Wareham Museum
Free entry
Covers Wareham history from prehistoric times to present plus has a special section on Lawrence of Arabia

Sutton Poyntz water supply museum, Dorset DT3 6LT
- have read it's free entry but can't see this for certain on their webpage.
museum with informative displays and artefacts covering 200 years of water history
Spring source
access to the River Jordan

 

 

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