Family Holiday Isle of Purbeck
If you are coming to one of our properties as a family, we understand that the kids or family may get bored and look for things to do. We have taken out some of the hassles for you and included some of the best places/ attractions to go to in your area.
Restaurants and Cafes
Family Friendly Activities
Places to Visit
Restaurants & Cafes
The Scott Arms
West St, Kingston, Wareham BH20 5LH
https://www.thescottarms.com/
A pub with arguably the best view over the majestic Purbeck countryside, taking in the stately Corfe Castle ruins and following the route of the steam railway right down to the Swanage beaches. A pub that’s as welcoming in the crazy, lazy, heat-hazy outdoors of Summer as it is in the fireplace-cosy, mulled warmth of Winter.
The Greyhound Inn
The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20 5EZ
https://www.greyhoundcorfe.co.uk/
Low-ceilinged pub with oak and stone floors, a British/European menu and a grassy beer garden.
The Greyhound Corfe is a scenic relaxed venue that serves fresh food all day throughout the year.
The pub is ideally suited for small parties, patrons with their dogs, families, as well as walking groups.
Fresh food is served all day and is sourced from local suppliers and farmers within a 20-mile radius. Our head chef, Dumitru Fercal, a trained rosette chef, changes his menus daily depending on the availability of fresh produce.
Bull and Boat
North Beach, Swanage BH19 1LH
http://bullandboat.co.uk/
They aim to please everyone whether you’re looking for a light lunch, bistro dinner or tapas in our cafe lounge. They offer a fully stocked bar with local ales or lager on draft, an extensive wine list and a selection of hot beverages including our own blend coffee! Their team of chefs source fresh local meats, vegetables and even fish straight from Swanage Bay! They welcome children and offer a full children’s menu.
They also have plenty of outside seating including a beach deck for lunchtime dining and fabulous views of Swanage Bay, pier and town
Family Friendly Activities
Putlake Farm
http://www.putlakeadventurefarm.co.uk/
Children aged 0-10 years will love Putlake Adventure Farm – The only adventure farm and indoor soft play area in Swanage for up to 10 miles. They are a real working farm, with animals, tractor rides, outdoor play equipment, pedal Go-Karts, picnic areas, trampolines, birds, a pet centre, tearooms and much more.
They have a broad range of animals, large and small, which can be bottle fed and even held in your own hands. Come along and run around in scenic views while cows moo and alpacas graze.
When you’ve had enough of running around the farm, enjoying the animals and games or the weather takes a turn for the worst – come inside to our giant, indoor soft play area. Our indoor soft play is probably one of the best in Dorset. Slides, ball pits, tunnels and much more awaits. It’s truly massive!
Dorset Waterpark
Address – Arfleet Mill Lakes, Studland Road, Corfe Castle BH20 5JG
http://dorsetwaterpark.co.uk/
Playground made of large inflatables floating on 2 lakes in a woodsy setting with a snack stand.
Dorset Waterpark is a huge Woodland Water Park spread over two lakes overlooking Corfe Castle. Each lake features different inflatable obstacles for you to tackle.
The Corfe 4 Kids Treasure Trail
Corfe, Dorset, BH20 5EZ,
https://www.treasuretrails.co.uk/things-to-do-with-kids/dorset/corfe
The Corfe 4 Kids self-guided treasure hunt themed Treasure Trail is an ideal way to get the kids out exploring whilst trying to solve the treasure hunt. The answers to the clues are located on existing monuments, buildings and structures: some are easy to find, and some are a little bit trickier! You’ll even learn a little bit more about Enid Blyton and her Secret Seven!
Rex Cinema
14 West Street, Wareham
Dorset, BH20 4JX
http://www.therex.co.uk/
Originally the Oddfellows Hall and built-in 1889 it provided various entertainments such as the travelling theatre shows, banquets, concerts etc
Purbeck Cycle Routes
Norden Car Park, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5DW
https://www.purbeckcyclehire.co.uk/cycle-routes/
In Purbeck, cycling is very popular and there are many cycle routes available, ranging from 1 to a whopping 6 hour(s) route(s). However, you don’t need to worry about bringing your own bikes with you on your vacation.
Places to visit
Corfe Castle Model Village and Corfe Castle
Address – The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset BH20 5EZ
https://www.corfecastlemodelvillage.co.uk
1/20th scale model of Corfe Castle and the village as it was in 1646
Come and visit us and see what the village and castle would have looked like before its destruction by Oliver Cromwell’s troops during the English Civil War in 1646. Set in an acre of landscaped gardens, we are the ideal place for a lazy few hours for both young and old alike.
Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum
Address – Norden Park and Ride, Corfe Castle BH20 5DW
http://www.purbeckminingmuseum.org
The Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum is a museum about the history of ball clay mining in the Isle of Purbeck. The Museum provides a variety of learning opportunities for all ages. We present an important part of local history, but there are also opportunities to use the museum and its collections to explore themes in technology and maths
Monkey World
Address – Monkey World, Longthorns, Wareham, Dorset. BH20 6HH
http://www.monkeyworld.org/home.php
The Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre is a 65-acre ape and monkey sanctuary and rescue centre.
Monkey World assists governments around the world to stop the smuggling of primates from the wild.
At the Centre refugees of this illegal trade as well as those that have suffered abuse or neglect are rehabilitated into natural living groups.