Dorset Teddy Bear Museum
Family museum, with Edward Bear and his family of people-sized bears, in Teddy Bear House.
Dorchester DT1 1JU, 6 miles (10 minute drive)
01305 266040 | www.teddybearmuseum.co.uk
Dorset County Museum
Collections of Iron Age artefacts from Maiden Castle, local fossils and Thomas Hardy’s effects
High West St., Dorchester DT1 1XA, 6 miles (10 minute drive)
01305 227 35 | www.dorsetcountymuseum.org
Fantasy Island Fun Park
Hidden away in Bowleaze Cove, Fantasy Island is a bucket load of entertainment for the whole family.
Bowleaze Coveway, Weymouth, DT3 6PW, 13.6 miles (23 minute drive)
01305 834 746 | www.fantasyislandweymouth.co.uk
Lulworth Castle & Park
Wareham, East Lulworth BH20 5QS, 13.3 miles (27 minutes)
01929 400 352 | www.lulworth.com
Maiden Castle
Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, DT2 9EY, 8.9 miles (16 minute drive)
www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/maiden-castle/
Monkey World
Monkey World assists governments around the world to stop the smuggling of primates from the wild. At the Centre refugees of this illegal trade as well as those that have suffered abuse or neglect are rehabilitated into natural living groups.
Longthorns, Wareham BH20 6HH, 7.8 miles (15 minute drive)
0800 456 600 | www.monkeyworld.org
The Keep Military Museum
The artefacts, weapons, uniforms, medals and of course the stories of the soldiers and their families and much more are on display over three floors.
Bridport Road, Dorchester DT1 1RN, 6.2 miles (12 minute drive)
01305 264066 | www.keepmilitarymuseum.org
The Tank Museum
Large display of tanks with interactive activities and regular exhibitions and events.
Bovington, BH20 6JG, 7.2 miles (15 minute drive)
01929 405 096 | www.tankmuseum.org
Weymouth Football Club
Bob Lucas Stadium, Weymouth DT4 9XJ, 14 miles (22 minute drive)
01305 785 558 | www.theterras.co.uk
Weymouth Sea Life Park
Over 1,000 marine creatures and 5 rides and attractions.
Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth DT4 7SX, 13.9 miles (24 minute drive)
01305 761 070 | www.visitsealife.com