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Blandford Forum TIC Bridport TIC Dorchester TIC Poole Tourism, Sherborne TIC Discover Purbeck Information Centre Dorset’s Tourist Riverside House, West Street, Bridport Town Hall, Bucky Doo Square, 11 Antelope Walk, c/o Poole Museum 3 Tilton Court, Digby Road, The Library, South Street Information Centres Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 7AW South Street, Bridport, DT6 3LF Dorchester, DT1 1BE 4 High Street, Poole BH15 1BW Sherborne, DT9 3NL Wareham BH20 4LR Tel: 01258 454770 Tel: (01308) 424901 Tel: (01305) 267992 Tel: 01202 262600 Tel: (01935) 815341 Tel: (01929) 552740 A great source of in depth www.ruraldorset.com www.visit-dorset.com www.westdorset.com www.visit-dorset.com www.westdorset-weymouth.gov.uk www.purbeck.gov.uk local knowledge. Assistance [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] with finding & booking Bournemouth TIC Christchurch TIC Lyme Regis TIC Shaftesbury TIC Swanage TIC Wimborne TIC accommodation and travel. Pier Approach Bournemouth 49 High Street, Christchurch, Guildhall Cottage, Church Street, Lyme 8 Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Swanage Town Hall, High Street, 29 High Street, Plus current information on Dorset BH2 5AA Dorset, BH23 1AS Regis, DT7 3BS SP7 8AE Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2NZ Wimborne Minster, BH21 1HR local special events as well as Tel: 01202 451734 Tel: (01202) 499199 Tel: (01297) 442138 Tel: (01747) 853514 Tel: (01929) 422885 Tel: (01202) 886116 www.visit-dorset.com www.visitchristchurch.info www.lymeregis.org www.shaftesburydorset.com www.visitswanageandpurbeck.co.uk www.wimborne.gov.uk maps and books. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Forde Abbey Free Abbotsbury Swannery high quality road map Adventure Wonderland Sealife The Tutankhamun Exhibition The Tutankhamun County Museum The Blue Pool Bears & Wareham Mapperton House Go Ape City Cruises - Poole Athelhampton House Nothe Fort Palmers Farmer www.dorsetattractions.co.uk Splashdown www.dorsetattractions.co.uk www.dorsetattractions.co.uk www.dorsetattractions.co.uk www.dorsetattractions.co.uk

Abbotsbury Swannery Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park Splashdown £1.00 OFF standard single admission T: 01305 871858 abbotsburyswannery.co.uk T: 01202 622022 farmerpalmers.co.uk T: 01202 716000 splashdownwaterparks.co.uk Dorset’s World Famous Sanctuary. See over 600 free flying Tower Park, Poole, Dorset BH12 4NY Maximum 1 person per voucher. Expect a jam-packed, full day out that is Great Not valid with any other offer. friendly swans, baby swans hatching mid-May to June end. Value for Money! A successful blend of exciting EXCLUDES JULY & AUGUST. Money Saving Experience some of the UK’s most exciting water Mass feeding 12 noon and 4pm daily. The Giant Swan indoor & outdoor play; interactive animal events; flumes at the South’s favourite waterpark. Photocopies not accepted. Maze (opens May half term). Snacks, lunches and teas tractor rides & unique cow milking demo with the Expires 31/12/2017 Complete with sun terraces and café. Whether it’s Offer code: BODA17 Discounts served in the licensed Kennels Café by the swinging nest real Farmer Palmer. Amazing staff who understand high speeds, twisting tubs, a spin around Infinity or children’s play area. the needs of families with children 8 years & under! Cut out and present one of the vouchers below to receive OPEN: Daily 18/3 - 29/10/17, daily 10am - 5pm last admission 4pm splashing about in our under 8’s Splashzone or OPEN: From 10am Sat 21st Jan 2017 - Fri 22nd Dec 2017 your discount. There maybe other discounts online. On the B3157 coast road between Weymouth & Bridport. toddler pool, it’s flumin’ good fun! www.farmerpalmers.co.uk Tel: 01202 622022 OPEN: Opening hours vary by season. Please visit See individual entries for details of discounts offered. Swannery discount £2 per adult to a max of 4 email: [email protected] our website or call us on 01202 716000. 17 Cannot be used with any other offer/group rate/Passport/Tesco vouchers. Valid to 29/10/17. 1 Wareham Road, Organford, Poole, Dorset BH16 6EU 9 Please Note attractions not showing the symbol do not accept these vouchers.

Adventure Wonderland Forde Abbey & Gardens Swanage Railway Tel: 01202 483444 adventurewonderland.co.uk T: 01460 221290 fordeabbey.co.uk T: 01929 425800 swanagerailway.co.uk TOURISM Meet Alice at Dorset's award-winning family theme park EXCELLENCE Welcome to Forde Abbey, a 900-year old former monastery BEST OF BEST OF GOLD AWARD The Swanage Railway is the picture postcard branch line to the 2007 - 2008 combining exciting outside rides with its Wild Thing indoor now a family home offering a warm welcome to visitors. seaside. Steam trains run for six miles weaving their way through adventure play centre! Over 30 rides and attractions include Surrounded by 30 acres of award-winning gardens, including the beautiful Purbeck countryside, from Norden past the Runaway train, Ghostly Galleon, Battle Boats, Giant Teacups, ’s tallest powered fountain. Delicious homemade magnificent ruins of Corfe Castle to the sandy beach of Swanage. DORSET DORSET Safari cars, Flying Jumbos, Wonderland pantos, Cuddle Corner food available in our tearoom. Shop, plant centre, pottery Council Car Parks at Swanage (BH19 1AP) and Norden (BH20 5DW). farmyard and the south's largest hedge maze! and children’s trails. ATTRACTIONS ATTRACTIONS OPEN: Trains run daily April to October OPEN: Gardens open daily 10am - 4.30pm (last admission). OPEN: Please see website for full details of dates and prices. and at weekends and school holidays House open April - October 12 noon - 4pm (last admission). 2017 DISCOUNT VOUCHER 2017 DISCOUNT VOUCHER Save up to £13.99 - 1 FREE entry with every 2 full paying entrants throughout the year. Tuesday - Friday, Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion. Not applicable with any other offer. Not applicable with any other offer. 2 Valid 1st Apr to 6th Sept 2017. 10 £1 off per person up to a max of 4 adults per group 18 See individual entry for offers. Valid for 2017 season. See individual entry for offers. Valid for 2017 season. Valid 1/3/2017 to 31/10/2017. Not valid with any other/offer or at special events.

Athelhampton House & Gardens GO APE - Moors Valley 10% Off The Blue Pool & Wareham Bears T: 01305 848363 athelhampton.co.uk T: 0845 094 8556 goape.co.uk Per Person* Tel: 01929 551408 bluepooluk.com Code:MVTXL6 Visit one of the finest manor houses in England, dating from Live life adventurously at Go Ape Moors Valley! Enjoy A truly delightful family attraction this Magical Pool is surrounded by BEST OF BEST OF the 15th Century. Explore the Grade 1 gardens, containing the award-winning outdoor adventure activities for all the * Exc. Saturdays, tranquil woods and heathland with sandy crisscrossed paths leading up world famous topiary pyramids, fountains, the family in the beautiful New Forest. Unleash your inner Bank Holidays & steps to views of the Purbeck Hills. Why not take a relaxing stroll and enjoy and newly opened kitchen garden. Coach House restaurant tarzan on our Tree Top Adventure & Tree Top Junior, or Corporate Events. becoming a 'Searcher and Finder' looking for squirrels and fairy doors. DORSET DORSET serving morning coffee, lunches and cream teas. explore the forest floor on our all-terrain Segways. The Teahouse will welcome you with a delicious light luncheon or a ATTRACTIONS ATTRACTIONS OPEN: Open Mar - end of Oct, Sun - Thurs 10.30am OPEN: All year-round but opening times vary – Please check website homemade cream tea. Then visit the fascinating Gift Shop before entering until 5.00pm. Closed Fri & Sat. Open Nov until end of for details www.goape.co.uk/moors-valley or call 0845 094 8556. the exciting world of the Wareham Bears. 2017 DISCOUNT VOUCHER 2017 DISCOUNT VOUCHER The Tree Top Junior course will be staying open all year, whereas Feb, Sundays only, 10.30am until dusk. £3.00 off per person 2 Adults for the price of 1 Tree Top Adventure and Segways will be Feb-Nov. OPEN: Grounds from 1st March to 30th November. Not applicable with any other offer. Not applicable with any other offer. Open Good Friday 10.30am until 5.00pm. with discount voucher. 11 Teahouse, Shops & Bears end of March to end Valid from 1st March until 30th Nov 2017. 3 Online Discount available at www.dorsetattractions.co.uk 19 See individual entry for offers. Valid for 2017 season. See individual entry for offers. Valid for 2017 season. Valid from January to December 2017. Children under 16 free of October. Dogs on leads are welcome. Not applicable with any other offer.

Bennetts Water Gardens £1.00 off Lulworth Castle & Park The Tank Museum Tel: 01305 785150 bennettswatergardens.com adult admission Tel: 01929 400352 lulworth.com Tel: 01929 405096 tankmuseum.org Renowned for its replica Monet Bridge and National Plant max 4 Welcome to the most beautiful castle in the south, set in the The Tank Museum brings history to life, with the world’s BEST OF BEST OF Collection of Water Lilies flowering through the summer per voucher heart of the privately owned Lulworth Estate. This magnificent best collection of tanks and explosive live displays. See almost 300 armoured vehicles as you explore eight with 8 acres of lakeside walks and garden trails for Valid Easter - Dec 2017 C17th building is steeped in history. Climb the tower for children. Tropical House, Heritage Museum, Gift Shop & spectacular panoramic views of countryside and coast, enjoy powerful exhibitions. Opening in Spring 2017, don’t miss DORSET DORSET Plant Centre. Licensed Café Monet serves lunches, a picnic or a light bite in the Castle Tearoom. Children’s “The Tiger Collection”, which brings the Tiger tank family homemade cakes and cream teas. Under 5s Free. playground and ancient woodlands to explore. Visit the C18th together in a world first. ATTRACTIONS ATTRACTIONS Roman Catholic Chapel and the C15th Church. OPEN: 2nd April to 29th Sept inclusive, Gift Aid It! - Free annual pass included in your entry fee. 2017 DISCOUNT VOUCHER 2017 DISCOUNT VOUCHER 10am to 4pm daily, closed Saturdays. OPEN: Easter - December. Typically Sunday to Friday. Summer (BST) T & C‘s apply - see our website. Not applicable with any other offer. Not applicable with any other offer. One child free with every full paying adult 10.30am - 5pm. Winter (GMT) 10.30am - 4pm. Last admission one Open 7 days a week, 10am – 5pm. 4 12 20 See individual entry for offers. Valid for 2017 season. See individual entry for offers. Valid for 2017 season. Not applicable with any other offer. Valid for 2017 Season hour before closing. Please check website or call before visiting. Registered Charity No. 1102661 Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day.

City Cruises Poole Mapperton House & Gardens The Tutankhamun Exhibition T: 01305 269571 tutankhamun-exhibition.co.uk Tel: 020 77 400 400 citycruisespoole.com T: 01308 862645 mapperton.com Sailing from Poole Quay and Swanage Pier. We offer a Voted ‘Nation’s Finest Manor House’ by Country Life and location Be there at the world’s greatest discovery of ancient treasure BEST OF BEST OF range of trips including Harbour Cruises, Swanage and of the 2015 film ‘Far from the Madding Crowd’. Glorious Jacobean and experience its wonder and excitement. Tutankhamun’s Poole Day trips, Sea Train Adventure, Birdwatching & manor with Earl of Sandwich collection overlooking 15 acre tomb, treasures and mummy are superbly recreated. Fireworks Cruises plus much more. Our vessels have a garden with orangery, topiary and borders, descending to ponds This stunning exhibition seen by nearly 2 million visitors – DORSET DORSET fully stocked licensed bar onboard and live commentary and arboretum. Outstanding views of Dorset hills and woodlands. spans time itself. As seen on national TV. is given on every cruise. OPEN: Gardens: 1 Mar-31 Oct: daily (exc. Sat) 11am-5pm. Open: Daily all year 10am – 5pm April to September ATTRACTIONS ATTRACTIONS House: 2 Apr-31 Oct daily (exc. Fri & Sat) 12pm-4pm. (Guided tours only at 12, (October to March 10am –4pm). Closed 13-26 December. OPEN: 1st April 2017 - 29th October 2017 9am to 5pm Daily 1, 2 and last tour at 3pm) Café: 2 Apr-31 Oct: daily (exc. Sat) 11am-5pm. High West Street, Dorchester DT1 1UW 2017 DISCOUNT VOUCHER 2017 DISCOUNT VOUCHER Check online for winter times £2 off per adult, up to maximum Discount: Save up to £4 Not applicable with any other offer. Not applicable with any other offer. Not applicable with any other offer, boat only trips. 5 13 (50p / person, max 8) off full admission 21 Valid from 1/4/17 to 31/3/18. See individual entry for offers. Valid for 2017 season. See individual entry for offers. Valid for 2017 season. 20% Off of 4 adults, under 16’s free. Valid Apr - Oct 2017 Not applicable with any other offer/discount. Valid until 28/02/2018.

The Dinosaur Museum National Trust in Dorset SEA LIFE T: 01305 269880 thedinosaurmuseum.com A year of adventure sealifeweymouth.com The award winning Dinosaur Museum is now even more nationaltrust.org.uk/dorset Info & Bookings: 0871 423 2110 BEST OF BEST OF fun for kids and families with new and exciting hands on,

National Trust NTLP National Trust Discover a world of wonders: Corfe Castle, shaped by Take a fascinating journey from the to the interactive and interpretive displays that, with the life-size warfare over a thousand years. Brownsea Island, ocean depths through 14 themed zones. Get up close to dinosaur reconstructions, fossils and skeletons, really bring peaceful and a haven for wildlife. Kingston Lacy, an over 1,000 amazing creatures including Penguins, Sharks DORSET DORSET the dinosaur world alive. It’s a must visit for all. elegant mansion with beautiful gardens and parkland. and Seals. Book online to save up to 30% off at Open: Daily all year 10am - 5pm April to September, ATTRACTIONS ATTRACTIONS ’s cottage and Lawrence of Arabia’s rural (October to March 10am - 4pm). Closed 13 - 26 December. sealifeweymouth.com Icen Way, Dorchester DT1 1EW retreat. Studland Beach, with miles of sandy coastline OPEN: Open every day except Christmas Day 2017 DISCOUNT VOUCHER 2017 DISCOUNT VOUCHER and stunning views. Discount: Save up to £4 Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park, Not applicable with any other offer. Not applicable with any other offer. £1 off adult admissions (max 4) 6 14 OPEN: Varies across properties, check online. 22 Country Park, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 7SX See individual entry for offers. Valid for 2017 season. See individual entry for offers. Valid for 2017 season. Not applicable with any other offer/discount ticket. Valid until 28/02/2018.

Dorset County Museum Nothe Fort - Weymouth T: 01305 756827 dorsetcountymuseum.org T: 01305 766626 nothefort.org.uk Award winning visitor attraction offering low cost entry and Visit this award-winning museum and discover 135million BEST OF BEST OF great value come rain or shine. Built by the Victorians to years of Dorset’s fascinating history. Whether it’s dinosaurs, protect , Nothe Fort is one of the best archaeology, geology, fine art, costume and textiles, or Dorset’s BEST OF preserved forts of its kind. Explore the many displays, literary greats there is something for everyone here. Children DORSET DORSET exhibits and audio visual facilities located on the ramparts, can enjoy interactive displays, museum trails and school holiday gun decks and maze of underground passageways. activities. There’s also a tearoom and gift shop. ATTRACTIONS ATTRACTIONS Fort View Café & Gift Shop available. OPEN: Apr to Oct 10am to 5pm. Nov to Mar 10am to 4pm.Closed Christmas Day, DORSET 2017 DISCOUNT VOUCHER 2017 DISCOUNT VOUCHER Boxing Day, New Year's Day. Concessions and value family tickets available. OPEN: 1st April to the 30th September 2017 from 10.30am to 5.30pm, please check website for times and details for rest of year. Follow us on £1 off all adult admissions ATTRACTIONS Not applicable with any other offer. Not applicable with any other offer. 7 Discount: Children FREE - with fee paying adults. 15 See individual entry for offers. Valid for 2017 season. See individual entry for offers. Valid for 2017 season. Not applicable with any other offer. Valid Jan 2017 to Dec 2017. Not applicable with any other offer or voucher. Valid from 1/4/17 to 30/9/17 inclusive.

Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park Adults MUST bring ID Royal Signals Museum Whilst every effort has been made by Tourism Edmondsham Road BH21 5RJ Tel: 01258 482248 royalsignalsmuseum.com South East to ensure accuracy in this publication at One Child Free T: 01202 824040 heavy-horse-centre.co.uk DISCOVER - Spies, Codes and secret Agents. Codes and the time of going to press, Tourism South East with every BEST OF BEST OF As seen on BBC’s “Down on the Farm” this Award Winning park Code-Breaking! From Semaphore to Satellites and Fire to cannot accept any responsibility for errors, paying adult entertains every age with a separate timetable for Adults /Children! Fibre optics - EXPERIENCE the interactive History, ommissions or subsequent alterations as changes Enjoy Heavy Horse Wagon Rides, Tractor Trailer rides, “Drive a real Science and Technology of communications at the © Tourism South East 2017. in prices and opening times may occur during the DORSET DORSET Royal Signals Museum. Where heroes come to Life. - Tractor ”! Fascinating Talks & Tours Interact with Heavy Horses Published by Tourism South East, Plus - Women at war - Animals at War - Despatch Riders year after publication. & friendly Farm animals. Exhibits from days gone by. 40 Chamberlaynes Road, Eastleigh, ATTRACTIONS ATTRACTIONS Children’s rides, go-carts, various play areas, Western cafe. and Motorcycle Collection. Unbeatable value, Educational and fun day out! Discovery & Fun Trails for Toddlers & Children Hampshire SO50 5JH. Design & Artwork by Media 4 Graphix Limited, 2017 DISCOUNT VOUCHER 2017 DISCOUNT VOUCHER Valid OPEN: Mon – Fri all year 10am - 5pm, last entry 4pm. (Enquiry Line 023 8062 5505). Printed by Blackmore Press, Shaftesbury. OPEN: 1st April - 28th October 10 - 4pm. Closed Mon outside 1 Not applicable with any other offer. Not applicable with any other offer. Open weekends from Easter /2 Term – October 29th, 10am - 4pm. school holidays, open Bank Holiday Mondays. Oct open Thurs - Jan 1st 2017 to 16 8 Last entry 3pm. Check website or ring for exceptions. See individual entry for offers. Valid for 2017 season. See individual entry for offers. Valid for 2017 season. Sun & Half term. Closed in very bad weather (if unsure please call). Dec 31st 2017 www.dorsetattractions.co.uk www.dorsetattractions.co.uk www.dorsetattractions.co.uk www.dorsetattractions.co.uk