Entertainment & Activities
Just round the corner. Plenty for children to do and see outdoors as well as huge indoor soft play for a rainy day.
15 locals recommend
Putlake Adventure Farm
High StreetJust round the corner. Plenty for children to do and see outdoors as well as huge indoor soft play for a rainy day.
A great place to take children with lots to see and do. The monkeys are amazing (as seen on TV).
319 locals recommend
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre
LongthornsA great place to take children with lots to see and do. The monkeys are amazing (as seen on TV).
Farmer Palmer's Farm Park
Wareham RoadChildren's farm with associated activities.
Simply the best hand made chocolates.. sold to Harrods and Fortnums. Buy chocolates or take children for a chocolate fondue, or ice cream & REAL chocolate sauce, or have salted caramel hot chocolate.
21 locals recommend
Chococo
23A Commercial RdSimply the best hand made chocolates.. sold to Harrods and Fortnums. Buy chocolates or take children for a chocolate fondue, or ice cream & REAL chocolate sauce, or have salted caramel hot chocolate.
Sightseeing
National Trust hold a number of events for children and adults throughout the year at the Castle.
425 locals recommend
Corfe Castle
National Trust hold a number of events for children and adults throughout the year at the Castle.
Tyneham is a village that was evacuated in WW2 so that the army could use it for target practice. The old School and Church are the only buildings that remain intact... lost in a timewarp!
28 locals recommend
Tyneham
Tyneham is a village that was evacuated in WW2 so that the army could use it for target practice. The old School and Church are the only buildings that remain intact... lost in a timewarp!
Everything Else
National Trust beach with cafe. Events throughout the year. Geocaching in the dunes
52 locals recommend
Studland Naturist Beach
National Trust beach with cafe. Events throughout the year. Geocaching in the dunes
Easy walk down to the lighthouse, dolphin watch hut and up again to World Heritage Coast Information Centre with Restaurant
81 locals recommend
Durlston Country Park and National Nature Reserve
Lighthouse RoadEasy walk down to the lighthouse, dolphin watch hut and up again to World Heritage Coast Information Centre with Restaurant
A great place for crabbing and viewing inshore marine life. The Marine Centre offers events for children throughout the year.
120 locals recommend
Kimmeridge Bay
A great place for crabbing and viewing inshore marine life. The Marine Centre offers events for children throughout the year.
Food Scene
The Pig on the Beach
Manor RoadA dining experience... but it is not cheap!
Great outdoor place to eat on a sunny day with lovely views of the bay and great sea food.
29 locals recommend
Gee Whites Seafood Restaurant
1 High StGreat outdoor place to eat on a sunny day with lovely views of the bay and great sea food.
A great place for lunch or cream tea with 50s ambiance. You have to book for dinner. 01929 439368
12 locals recommend
Worth Matravers Tea & Supper Room
Weston RoadA great place for lunch or cream tea with 50s ambiance. You have to book for dinner. 01929 439368
By the river in Wareham with lovely gardens. Probably the best food in Purbeck. Cheaper at lunch time. But they don't allow children
26 locals recommend
The Priory Hotel
Church GreenBy the river in Wareham with lovely gardens. Probably the best food in Purbeck. Cheaper at lunch time. But they don't allow children
Drinks & Nightlife
It's a great walk to the Square and there is no other Pub like it. It has been in the same family for 100 years. There is often music on at lunch time at weekends. The only food they serve is pasties.
92 locals recommend
The Square and Compass
Worth MatraversIt's a great walk to the Square and there is no other Pub like it. It has been in the same family for 100 years. There is often music on at lunch time at weekends. The only food they serve is pasties.
The Kings Arms, literally a stones throw away, serves honest pub grub all day... you won't go away hungry!
16 locals recommend
The Kings Arms
2 Front StThe Kings Arms, literally a stones throw away, serves honest pub grub all day... you won't go away hungry!