Dorset is a fabulous location for a family holiday at Easter, whatever the weather, and here are just a few suggestions for rainy day activities:
Terracotta Warriors Museum in Dorchester is an exhibition of the Terracotta Warriors of the First Emperor of China's famous Terracotta Army. A small collection of warriors have been specially replicated by museum and conservation technicians in China, and skilled craftsmen and specialists of World Heritage. You can also see fabulous costumed recreations of the First Emperor of China, Qin Shih Huang di, himself and his uniformed officers. Dramatic audio and multi-media presentations bring the whole experience stunningly to life.The Tutankhamun Exhibition in Dorchester is “a spectacular recreation of Tutankhamun's tomb and treasures” that has been extensively featured on television throughout the world. All the exhibits have been carefully crafted by meticulous reference to the original antiquities, photographic records and detailed measurements and diagrams, making the treasures shown in this exhibition identical as possible to the originals now in Egypt.
Weymouth Sea Life Park and marine sanctuary has indoor and outdoor enclosures with over 1,000 creatures, including baby crocodiles, leafy sea dragons and giant sea turtles. The park also has a new shark breeding centre; penguin, seal, otter and turtle sanctuaries, and an underwater walkthrough where you can see sharks and tropical fish. Crocodile Creek has an exciting log flume ride for children and Adventure Island has four fun children’s rides.Bournemouth Aquarium is “a fun, friendly, all weather attraction situated on the seafront, next to the pier”. The aquarium is home to thousands of sea life creatures, from flamboyant clownfish and tiny terrapins, to stunning sharks and the infamous piranha, in ten spectacular recreated environments. Families are welcome and the site is pushchair friendly.
Do you have a budding fashion designer in your family? The Blandford Fashion Museum has a fascinating collection dating from the 1730s to the 1970s which provides a history of clothing and accessories, and charts the changes in fashion and in the manufacture of costume.A little further afield is Haynes Motor Museum in Yeovil in Somerset - the largest international motor museum in Britain. The museum has one of the UK’s largest speedway collections, an outdoor military vehicle collection, and 11 stunning display halls with over 400 cars and bikes dating from 1886 to the present day.
They also have a themed adventure playground for children, with an activity room, soft play fun bus and activity packs. Children can discover the workings of an engine with the cut away car chassis, and operate interactive displays such as the Ghostbuster style ambulance with lights and sounds.To book child-friendly self-catering accommodation in Dorset for the Easter holidays, please contact us as soon as possible. We very much look forward to welcoming you and your family here.
