Family Fun

By The Sea...

	Abbotsbury Children's Farm and Swannery A swannery, children's farm and sub-tropical garden. Visit from late April to the end of June to see the cygnets hatching. Mass feeding happens twice a day. Visit the childrens farm and see ponies, donkeys, cows, cuddle rabbits and guinea pigs. Meet the goats and see them racing! Pony rides, toy tractor rides, big bale play area and sandpit. www.abbotsbury.com
	Swanage Railway Combine your Dorset walk with a ride on this historic railway. This historic steam railway operates over the six miles of track between the seaside resort of Swanage and the station of Norden, in the beautiful Isle Of Purbeck, passing by the magnificent ruins of Corfe Castle. www.swanagerailway.co.uk
	Jurassic Safaris Sit back and relax on a Land Rover Safari?as you are taken off the beaten track for a taste of Dorset's secret beauty. Jurassic Safaris will get you up close to some of the most spectacular views and wildlife the Jurassic coast has to offer. Their carefully chosen routes include unspoilt country lanes, ancient byways and deep river crossings hidden and inaccessible to most people. www.jurassicsafari.co.uk
	Fossil Hunting Events in Charmouth From 2 hour sessions to whole weekends the kids will love these educational fossil hunting activities in Charmouth. www.charmouth.org
	Brightwater Greenwood, Bodger's Barn Study the traditional craft of green woodwork at their workshop on Chesil Beach; Mace, a professional tutor and woodland worker, lends his approachable style of teaching to courses ranging from parent & child days to ladderback chair making. Come and make a future heirloom! www.brightwater.org.uk

Weymouth Sealife Centre - Visit Weymouth Sealife Centre for indoor and outdorr sealife attractions, rides for the kids, otter, seal & penguin sanctuaries and new for 2010 a tropical shark nursery! www.sealifeeurope.com/weymouth

Sharky's - One of the largest soft play areas on the South Coast. Sharky's has 4 floors of soft play area, with a toddler section on the ground floor. Relax in the lounge with a coffee whilst the kids have a ball! www.sharkysweymouth.co.uk

Pirate Adventure Golf - A swashbuckling game for the whole family! Work your way round this lavishly themed course set amidst dlightful landscaping. www.sealifeeurope.com/weymouth

On or In The Sea...

	Kimmeridge Underwater Snorkeling Trail The new snorkelling trail was created in 2006. Hire a mask, a snorkel and an underwater guidebook and you're in for a treat in this incredibly diverse marine wildlife reserve. www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/snorkeling_trail.html
	Waverley Steam Boat Excursions Cruise the Jurassic Coast on the last sea-going paddle steamer in the world! www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk
	Sirius Charters Charter this safe and fast twin engined motor boat for a unique day out from Weymouth. Tour the 2012 Olympic Sailing venues, Portland Bill and the glorious Dorset Jurassic Coast. www.siriuscharters.co.uk

Weymouth Charters - From cruisers to tall ships, charter your own boat in Weymouth for the day. www.weymouth-charters.co.uk

Fleet Observer Glass Bottom Boat (Weymouth) - Take a day out in the Fleet Lagoon in this specially designed glass bottom boat and learn more about the unique and rare wildife in this area. www.thefleetobserver.co.uk

Weymouth Whitewater - Scenic rides and white knuckle rides on this 430Hp RIB around Weymouth and Portland. Rides are available for all age groups. www.weymouth-whitewater.co.uk

Brownsea Island Ferries (Poole/Wareham) - RSPB and specialist nature excursions available. Take the chance to try andd get a glimpse of the elusive Red Squirrel. www.brownseaislandferries.com

Our Beaches...

East & Mid Dorset Beach Guide - http://www.dorsetforyou.com/398395

West & Mid Dorset Beach Guide - http://www.dorsetforyou.com/beaches/west