Half-term activities

Half-term is almost upon us again, and it’s time to think about where to go and what to do! Dorset has a wealth of locations, events and activities that are prefect for a family holiday. Here are just a few suggestions for half-term activities:

A trip on a steam train with the Swanage Railway is a fun way to see the Dorset countryside. The journey takes you past the ruins of Corfe Castle and is a wonderful way to travel to the castle or to Swanage beach for a day at the seaside.

The majestic ruins of Corfe Castle, on the peninsula named the Isle of Purbeck, provide a magical place for children to explore. There are two activities for half-term in the castle grounds:

Castle Quests: From Rotten Rascals to Fabulous Feats – go on a quest around the castle and look for the shields to find out the facts. 28th May to 5th June.

Enid Blyton WW2 Day, on the 2nd June - a chance to enjoy some of Enid Blyton’s wartime stories. “Find out about the lives of her readers, many of whom were evacuees, and how she encouraged them through her magazine Sunny Stories.”

The award-winning Dinosaur Museum in Dorchester is the only museum on mainland Britain dedicated to dinosaurs. “The museum combines life-sized reconstructions of dinosaurs with fossils and dinosaur skeletons to create an exciting hands-on experience. Multimedia displays tell the story of the giant prehistoric animals and their enthralling world millions of years ago.”

Splashdown Waterpark in Poole has “some of the UK’s most exciting waterflumes. For the thrill-seekers, brave the Screamer with its sheer vertical drop. Plunge into darkness on the Black Thunder. And hold on to your pants as you shoot down the Spacebowl like a human pinball. Or if that sounds a bit like hard work, just go with the flow on the Mississippi Drifter.”

The Tank Museum in Bovington has almost 200 rare and historic vehicles on display in 6 large halls, plus action packed live displays. Open daily from 10am to 5pm

As always, this is just a small selection of what’s on offer in Dorset for half-term, and there’s much more to choose from to keep adults and children of all ages active, entertained and happy over the half term break.

To book your family-friendly and eco friendly half-term holiday in Dorset, please contact us. We look forward to hearing from you.