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Borough Gardens (< 1 mile)

Dorchester

Borough Gardens Well kept parkland with huge enclosed play area with facilities for all ages. There is also a splash pool, and a rather unusual sundial...

Dorchester Borough Gardens (< 1 mile)

Dorchester

Dorchester Borough Gardens Features fully enclosed play area which has facilities for all age groups including a summer splash pool. Other features include adult sized outdoor fitness equipment, tennis courts, ornate fountain and sundial.

Easton Gardens (11 miles)

Portland

Easton Gardens Green Flag Awarded park with play and picnic areas, and plenty of attractive space to run about in. Pushchair accessible throughout.

The Blue Pool (15 miles)

Wareham

The Blue Pool retains miniscule, light diffracting particles of clay in the water, causing a spectrum of colour variations, sometimes from minute to minute. Now deep turquoise, now emerald green, the Pool is a constantly changing delight to the eye. Has tea rooms and museum - quite fascinating.

Upton Country Park (19 miles)

Poole

Upton Country Park There are tree, nature and orienteering trails, plus harbourside bird hide, Segway Trail and a water feature which children are welcome to play in.

Whitecliff Play Area (21 miles)

Poole

Whitecliff Play Area Features the 6m high Multi Activity Tower, boasting three slides of different lengths, two ravine bridges and a long plank bridge plus rope ladder, vertical scramble net, an arched climber, fireman's poles and play panels.

Brownsea Island (21 miles)

Poole Harbour

Brownsea Island A peaceful island of woodland, wetland and heath with a rich diversity of wildlife for you to visit.

Moors Valley Country Park (28 miles)

Ringwood

Moors Valley Country Park Adventure play with loads of outdoor equipment, narrow-gauge steam railway, extensive play trails, and the picturesque lake to explore, plus independent attractions inside.

Stourhead (28 miles)

Stourton

Stourhead The jewel in the Stourhead crown has to be the world-famous 18th-century landscape garden. A magnificent lake shimmering with reflections of classical temples, mystical grottoes and rare and exotic trees.

Hestercombe Gardens (37 miles)

Taunton

Hestercombe Gardens With over fifty acres of lakes, temples, cascades, woodland walks, formal terraces, vivid colours and views that take your breathe away. They also have a small, safe Children’s Play Area for the under 7s.

Escot (38 miles)

Ottery St Mary

Escot is 220 acres of natural woodlands where you can meet our resident otters, wild boar, red squirrels, peacocks and birds of prey. Discover hidden forest playgrounds, our world-class maze and a knee-trembling drop slide. The indoor play barn delights toddlers and the Coach House Restaurant serves delicious food and snacks.

Bicton Park Gardens (39 miles)

Budleigh Salterton

Bicton Park Gardens Key features include the Bicton Woodland Railway train ride, nature trail, maze, mini golf, plus indoor and outdoor children’s play complexes.

The Walled Gardens of Cannington (41 miles)

Bridgwater

The Walled Gardens of Cannington The gardens have classic and contemporary features such as; the 'hot' herbaceous border; the blue garden; a sub-tropical walk; and a Victorian style fernery, amongst others. There is also a botanical glasshouse where arid, sub-tropical and tropical plants can be seen.

Hope Nature Centre (42 miles)

Trowbridge

Hope Nature Centre A lovely animal centre with lots of animals to see and wonderful walks. Visit the squirrel's tea room too.

Prior Park Landscape Gardens (45 miles)

Bath

Prior Park Landscape Gardens One of only four Palladian bridges of this design in the world can be crossed at Prior Park, which was created in the 18th century. A beautiful afternoon can be spent here especially if you've got your walking shoes on! One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Bath with kids.

Royal Victoria Park (47 miles)

Bath

Royal Victoria Park This park boasts a surprising number of child friendly features from the extensive play equipment to the skateboard park, and it's all lovely and free! One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Bath with kids.

Southampton Common (48 miles)

Southampton

Southampton Common Mixed woodland, wetland, parks, ponds and nature trails. plus adventure play area and kids' paddling pool in summer.

Sir Harold Hillier Gardens (48 miles)

Romsey

Sir Harold Hillier Gardens A beautiful Arboretum-style garden to enjoy and explore, a site boasting a restaurant and tea rooms as well as a giant tree-house play-area for adventurers of all ages.

Exeter Sculpture Walk (48 miles)

Exeter

Exeter Sculpture Walk Over 20 sculptures located both outside and in the university buildings. For art lovers or anyone with an appreciation for beauty.

Royal Victoria Country Park (49 miles)

Southampton

Royal Victoria Country Park Overlooking Southampton Water, this popular park provides ideal facilities for children and peace of mind for parents to enjoy a safe environment. The relaxing and happy atmosphere is complemented by a calendar of events, exhibitions, barbeque sites and walks.

Hengrove Park (49 miles)

Bristol

Hengrove Park Great new development opened in 2009 with lots of the latest play equipemnt, sand and water play area, skate park for boarders and bmx-ers, and jungle play in a 11m high dome

Lakeside Country Park (50 miles)

Eastleigh

Lakeside Country Park 60 acres of lakes, wet meadow and woodland situated between Eastleigh and Southampton.

Haldon Forest Park (50 miles)

Kennford

Haldon Forest Park 'Whether you want a quiet gentle stroll or an exhilarating mountain biking experience, there's something for you at Haldon Forest Park. 3,500 acres of woodland just fifteen minutes from Exeter.'

Itchen Valley Country Park (51 miles)

Southhampton

Itchen Valley Country Park A great country park with lots to offer for everyone. Play areas, play trails, picnics, football and much more.

Dame Emily Park (51 miles)

Bristol

Dame Emily Park Facilities include a dog-free playground for the under 10s together with a zip-wire for older children; five a side football and basketball courts and a Permitted Graffiti Wall, plus it's right next to the Deane Lane Swimming Pool.

Rock Garden Caves and Nursery (52 miles)

Chudleigh

Rock Garden Caves and Nursery 'The Rock Gardens, set in the picturesque setting of the old Palace Quarry. There are about 8 acres of wild gardens, ponds, a Rock Walk with lovely views from the top and a small, but attractive illuminated cave with interesting formations, all for you to discover.'

Brandon Hill Park (52 miles)

Bristol

Brandon Hill Park Does not boast a great many facilities, but is an excellent place to spot and even feed the huge number of squirrels the area supports.

Felix Road Adventure Playground (52 miles)

Bristol

Felix Road Adventure Playground Indoor and outdoor play with a wide range of good quality equipment and plenty of free play space. The outdoor seating is nicely shaded. Children must register on arrival.

Decoy Country Park (53 miles)

Newton Abbot

Decoy Country Park Large play area with water play feature, plus BMX race track and dirt jumps. Other popular amenities include a lake supporting water sports activities and a deciduous woodland with a trim trail incorporated into it.

Barle Valley Safaris (53 miles)

Minehead

Barle Valley Safaris The Perfect Way to Explore Exmoor, one of England's most beautiful National Parks, featured as one of Britain's 50 best days out.

Canonteign Falls (53 miles)

Exeter

Canonteign Falls 'Home to England's highest waterfall, descending a staggering 220 ft, Canonteign Falls is a breathtaking tourist attraction, and a wonderful day out in Devon for all the family. '

Farley Mount Country Park (54 miles)

Winchester

Farley Mount Country Park Adventure playground, family length hike trails, picnicking welcome, start point of the Farley Mount Off road cycle route.

University of Bristol Botanic Gardens (54 miles)

Bristol

University of Bristol Botanic Gardens A beautiful garden filled with a huge diversity of plants, including many exotic species set in inspirational displays. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Edinburgh with kids.

Ventnor Botanic Gardens (54 miles)

St Lawrence

Ventnor Botanic Gardens A botanic garden with many exhibits and facilities to be enjoyed by all the family.

Dunster Forest and Estate (54 miles)

Dunster

Dunster Forest and Estate Go down to the woods today and explore our beautiful forest, see wildlife, try the adventure play area, walk or cycle waymarked trails or learn about our tall trees: including the tallest tree in England!

Blackbrook Park Play Area (55 miles)

Fareham

Blackbrook Park Play Area Facilities for all ages and abilities with skating area and hoops for older kids, plus loads of classic adventure play equipment for younger ones.

Portishead Lake Grounds (56 miles)

Portishead

Portishead Lake Grounds As well as the lake, there is a children's playground and paddling pool, tennis courts and bowls and, during the summer, rowing boats are available for hire.

Appley Park (57 miles)

Ryde

Appley Park Public park with beach area, pitch and putt, miniature railway, adventure playground, picnic areas and more.

The Forest of Bere (57 miles)

Fareham

The Forest of Bere An enchanting place with a diverse range of natural habitats too see from scenic walk and cycle routes. There are also a huge oak tree house, wooden playhouses, wigwams, sand pit, climbing wall, bridge and shingle stream.

Puckpool Park (57 miles)

Ryde

Puckpool Park 18hole putting green, 15hole crazy golf, tennis courts and bowling greens. You can hop on the Ryde Road train (dotto train) to get to other places.

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Thanks for all the great things to do and Play Parks and Great Outdoors near Dorchester with kids you keep sending in.
Now we have the easter and summer holidays fast approaching, we're trying to find the best days out and as many fun things to do with kids as possible, especially cheap and free family friendly places to visit this year - theme parks, waterparks and swimming pools, museums, indoor playcentres and softplay for toddlers, petting farms, wildlife parks and zoos, aquariums, horse riding, castles, steam railways, pottery making and ceramic cafes, roller and ice skating rinks, karting tracks, snowdomes, dry and indoor ski slopes, climbing walls, activity centres, outdoor play at the best local parks, ten pin bowling alleys and all the other best family tourist attractions, that you can visit at the weekend.

Also teachers may find the site useful for ideas for the best places to take their classes on school journeys with many historical and educational atractions listed

So, if you've been for great days out with the kids, or a school trip, which isn't shown above, just send in an email and we'll add it on so people visiting on holidays and all the other children in Dorset can enjoy the great day out as well.