Dorset Popular Attractions
If you're looking to take a trip away from your caravan park, then take a look at some of the popular visitor attractions Dorset has to offer.
Abbotsbury Swannery, Subtropical Gardens & Children’s Farm
How do you fancy three attractions in one? Well visit the Abbotsbury Swannery, Subtropical Gardens & Children’s Farm and that is exactly what you will get. Certainly you will need a t least a full day to take advantage of your visit so it is worth purchasing a passport ticket which will enable you to return if you don’t have time to fit one of the attractions in. The Swannery is a fascinating place to start, and if you are lucky you might see the swans nesting and hatching baby swans, then move on to the Subtropical gardens that have a history dating back to 1765, finally excite the kids with the wonderful Children’s farm.
Abbotsbury Swannery, Subtropical Gardens & Children’s Farm website.Adventure Wonderland Family Fun Park
When you visit Dorset you will have to make sure that you squeeze in a trip to the exciting Adventure Wonderland Family Fun Park which has been voted Top Children’s Attraction in the area for 2 years running. There are masses of thrilling things to do come rain or shine and Adventure Wonderland is open all year round except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day. There are outdoor adventure rides galore, and stacks of indoor activities too, and if you want to let the little ones burn of some more energy, take them into the huge maze – but make sure you take a drink with you just in case you all get lost in there! Adventure Wonderland Family Fun Park website.
Brownsea Island
Get back in touch with nature and see wildlife in a natural habitat by visiting the magical Brownsea Island, located in Poole Harbour. Now owned by the National Trust, this island is famous the world over for its links to the Boy Scout movement, as this is where General Baden-Powell first experimented with the Scouting concept. The National Trust promotes the outdoor lifestyle that Baden-Powell believed in by supplying all the necessary information to stimulate the inquisitive nature of children (and of course their families) and to encourage them to walk following themed trails around this 248 acre island, they even supply tracker packs to help with identifying wildlife along the way. Brownsea Island website.
Sherborne Castle
One of the finest places to visit in Dorset has to be Sherborne Castle, built in 1594 by Sir Walter Raleigh and with the enhancement of immaculate landscaping by Capability Brown in 1753 which stretches to some 40 acres, this castle has so much history encapsulated within that you feel that you have taken a step back in time. The castle has a variety of decorative styles of different historical periods including, Jacobean, Tudor, Victorian and Georgian, each room crammed full of art, antiquities, and furniture representative of these periods. There is a Tea room for snacks and refreshments and also a gift shop within the castle grounds. Sherborne Castle website.
Tank Museum
Visit The Tank Museum for a journey from the beginning of armoured warfare in World War 1 to the present day, learn all there is to know on the history and developments of this very successful piece of military hardware. The museum holds over 300 exhibits collected from 29 different countries, and is the most comprehensive collection in the world. So whether you are a military weapons expert or just curious you will be sure of an exciting day. It is recommended that you allow the minimum of 3 hours for the tour and for the live action displays. Tank Museum website.
