Activities

Places to see and things to do in and around Poole
 
 
 

Priest’s House Museum & Garden

The Priest’s House Museum & Garden is located in the heart of the beautiful market town of Wimborne Minster.

 
 

Great Days Out Gold Saver Pass

Take advantage of this amazing offer in Dorchester to see 5 top Attractions for the price of 2!

 
 

Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum

The Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum tells the harrowing tale of the Martyrs arrest, trial and punishment, leading to the foundation of modern day trade unionism.

 
 

Dinorsaurland Fossil Museum

The Dinosaurland Fossil Museum is aimed at children from 5 to 85 with an interest in fossils and dinosaurs. It houses a spectacular collection of the local Jurassic marine fossils and explains what they are, why they are there and…

 
 

Kingston Lacy

A lavish family home built to resemble an Italian Palace in the rural Dorset countryside.

 
 

Royal Signals Museum

From laying line, through to advanced, secure satellite, cyber and more, the Royal Signals Museum tells the exciting story of military communications and information from the Crimean War to the present day.

 
 

Athelhampton House & Gardens

If you are looking for things to do in Dorset then Athelhampton House & Gardens, close to Dorchester, are an excellent day out.

 
 

Beaulieu

There’s nothing like a great family day out! One ticket includes The National Motor Museum, Palace House, Beaulieu Abbey, World of Top Gear and more…

 
 

Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum brings over 200 years of justice and injustice to life. Walk in the footsteps of people whose lives were forever changed in the historic court at Dorchester’s Shire Hall. Immerse yourself in the cells before…

 
 

Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Gardens

The excavated foundations of this once important and influential Abbey lie in a peaceful walled garden, with an extensive herb garden and medieval orchard. The museum brings to life the story of Saxon England’s foremost Benedictine nunnery, founded by King…

 
 

Scaplen’s Court

Scaplen’s Court is a Grade I listed medieval building dating back to the 1300s. Adjoining Scaplen’s Court is a delightful walled garden providing an oasis of colour and tranquility. Originally designed by George Dillistone in 1930, it was restored by…

 
 

Nothe Fort

Nothe Fort is now one of Weymouth’s major attractions and a venue for a wide range of public events. You don’t have to be a military enthusiast to enjoy your visit. It’s a great day out for all the family…

 
 

Palmers Brewery

Palmers Brewery welcome visitors from Easter to the end of October. Fascinating guided tour where you’ll go behind the scenes in the historic brewery buildings, to watch every stage of the centuries-old brewing process. Advisable to pre-book.

 
 

Russell Cotes Museum

A collection of cultural treasures and souvenirs from across the 19th century world, including objects from Japan, India, China, Russia, the Middle East and Africa.

 
 

The Dinosaur Museum

Britain’s original and award winning attraction, The Dinosaur Museum located in Dorchester is a great day out for all the family! Opened in 1984, from the very beginning visitors loved its novel and innovative approach to dinosaurs, and it quickly…

 
 

Bennetts Water Gardens

Bennetts Water Gardens is a visitor attraction in Dorset. Set over 8 acres the gardens hold the National Plant Collection of Water Lilies with a Claude Monet style Japanese Bridge, Tropical House, Woodland Walks and Museum.

 
 

The Etches Collection

Museum of Jurassic marine life. Visit the exhibition gallery and experience a laboratory of the senses as you are taken on an immersive journey through life underwater the tropical seas of Kimmeridge 150 million years ago, surrounded by the wonderful,…

 
 

The Blue Pool & Tea Rooms

The Blue Pool at Furzebrook constantly varies in colour. Very fine clay in suspension in the water diffracts light in different ways, producing a spectrum of colour sometimes green sometimes turquoise. Set in a deep clay bowl, steps lead down…

 
 

Wimborne Model Town and Gardens

Opened in 1951, the 1/10th scale model buildings of their vintage miniature world continue to surprise and amaze visitors from around the globe. With over 100 shop fronts of yesteryear, the attraction is a magnet for visitors of all ages.…

 
 

Teddy Bear Museum

The Dorset Teddy Bear Museum is Dorchester’s unmissable family museum, with Edward Bear and his family of people-sized bears. From the earliest antique teddy bears to today’s TV favourites, over 100 years of teddy bears are displayed within the Museum…

 
 

Haynes International Motor Museum

The Haynes International Motor Museum is the UK’s largest collection of the greatest cars from around the world with over 400 amazing cars and bikes from the dawn of motoring in the late 1800s through nostalgic classics of the 1950s…

 
 

Buckler’s Hard

Situated on the beautiful Beaulieu River in the heart of the New Forest, the 18th century shipbuilding village of Buckler’s Hard feature a Maritime Museum, reconstructed cottage interiors and much more…

 
 

The Tank Museum

The tank was a British invention that changed warfare for ever when it was introduced in the First World War and Bovington has been the home of the tank ever since. At The Tank Museum we bring the history of…

 
 

Terracotta Warriors Museum

This small but inspiring exhibition on the Terracotta Warriors of the First Emperor of China’s famous Terracotta Army brings together all the wonder of the discovery of these amazing treasures of ancient China.

 
 

Tutankhamun Exhibition

A spectacular recreation of Tutankhamun’s tomb and treasures. This internationally acclaimed exhibition spans time itself. Extensively featured on television throughout the world. Full school service plus specialist Egyptian shop including books.

 
 
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