The Swanage Railway offers a more intensive heritage steam and diesel timetable train service than virtually any other preserved railway. Steam and diesel galas, Family Fun Day events, plus regular Evening Dining services complement themed events such as our highly popular Santa Special trains during the run up to Christmas.

Britain's original award winning Dinosaur Museum located in Dorchester, the county town of Dorset, only 7 miles from the Jurassic Coast.

Bournemouth Oceanarium – Take an underwater adventure and come face-to-face with hundreds of awesome creatures. Book tickets in advance and save!

At The Tank Museum we bring the history of tanks and tank crew to life…
Supported by the world’s best collection of tanks & action packed live displays.

The Tank Museum is the museum of the Royal Tank Regiment & Royal Armoured Corps.

West Dorset has been voted the most popular area of outstanding natural beauty by the readers of National Country Walking Magazine. So why not discover rural Dorset in the company of our lovely Llamas with personalised guided Trekking, Rambling and Walking Tours designed to suit your individual requirements and pace.

Walking with Llamas is a relaxing and very special experience. Great fun for all ages, an adventure you will never forget at a very reasonable cost.

Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park & Marine Sanctuary is unique among the network of SEA LIFE attractions in that its numerous marine life exhibitions are housed - not under one roof - but in separate pods within a landscape that also hosts a number of other outdoor features. The latter includes otter and seal sanctuaries, and the Park's resident colony of Humboldt penguins.

Berkeley Castle is a Norman Castle; now a comfortable family home. From Edward II’s Cell in the original Keep; through Mediaeval kitchens and the Great Hall, to the more elegant State Apartments, the Castle and Gardens has grown with the centuries. Queen Elizabeth I’s bowling green, sweeping lawns and terraced gardens surround the Castle, creating wonderful grounds.

The Castle is open from Easter to October and throughout the summer there are activities for all the family. The Butterfly House is also open from May to September, where you can enjoy the fabulous collection of roses in the magical walled garden.

Group visits are available on Thursdays and Sundays in April, May, September and October and from Sunday to Thursday throughout June, July and August. There is ample coach parking space and Castle Shop and Tea Room, which serves the most delicious homemade cakes.

Birdland is a natural setting inhabited by over 500 birds from around the world, including the only King Penguins in England and over 50 aviaries of parrots, falcons, pheasants, hornbills, toucans, touracos, pigeons, ibis and many more. Tropical, Desert and Toucan Houses are home to the more delicate species.

Cattle Country in Berkeley, Gloucestershire is a great day out come rain or shine for children and adults too. Best known for its indoor and outdoor play equipment, Cattle Country has a whole range of things to do and many animals to see. Whenever the park is closed to the public, private parties can be booked for exclusive use of the park.
Please see website for opening times and Private Party information.

Remains of one of Britain's largest Romano-British villas, set in the heart of the Cotswolds
1,700-year-old stately home
Beautiful wooded combe surroundings
Discover surviving mosaics, hypocausts, bathhouses and latrines
Exciting Living History events bring the archaeology to life