Things to do in Dorset, England: The Best Other Outdoor Activities

Bespoke family boat charter, which will give you a unique opportunity to see the wonderful Jurassic Coast from the sea. The boat is yours for the trip, there will be no other passengers. We will transit very close inshore along the most interesting parts of the World Heritage Site and see fossils on the rocks inside Durdle Door. On 3 or 4 hour trips we can anchor for a picnic and swim (water temperature allowing!). Please allow for the weather, as Sirius is a relatively small boat, we cannot always sail if strong winds or rain is forecast. I charge for the boat, not per person, and aim to make the trip affordable and attractive to family groups.

Weymouth Outdoor Education Centre is a County Council Adventure Activity provider in Dorset. Perfectly situated on the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, we run a variety of activities including Sailing, Kayaking, Climbing, Coasteering, Abseiling and many more.

Coasteering, Paddle Boarding and Rock Climbing based around Weymouth and Portland. Dedicated and experienced instructors will ensure you have an incredible experience on and around the Jurassic Coast. All safety equipment is provided. Individuals and groups of all sizes are welcome. Fun and excitement guaranteed!

Based in the stunning waters of Poole Harbour, close to the exclusive Sandbanks peninsula, Aquatic Jetpacks Ltd have now launched to offer you a brand new adrenalin-pumping water sport which has never before been seen on the UK’s coastline. The Aquatic Jetpack, also known as a Flyboard, is a water jet powered board which universally connects to all Jetski brands and allows exhilarating underwater propulsion and flights of up to 12 meters in height. Be one of the first to experience the thrill of flying up to 12 metres above the sea using the power of a jetpack with the UK’s first coastal Aquatic Jetpack company.

Guided fossil hunting and collecting walks at Charmouth on Dorset's Jurassic Coast with Chris Pamplin B.Sc.

Here at Wildway Bushcraft, we believe that there is no better place than the great outdoors. Our goal is to provide fun, practical and educational bushcraft, survival and wilderness living skills to enable you to enjoy the outdoors even more. We offer courses at all levels, whether you are just starting out your learning or looking to expand your knowledge further. In Dorset and Hampshire.

The Watersports Academy is the premier water sports centre on the South Coast. Located at the Sandbanks Hotel and on the edge of Poole Harbour, The Watersports Academy offers thrill seekers, pleasure seekers and family fun seekers a host of exciting water-based activities. From kitesurfing to kayaking we offer the largest variety of water sports in the area.

Fore / Adventure in Studland is the closest outdoor provider to Old Harry Rocks, here we offer a whole host of activities aswell as our signature Old Harry Rocks Kayaking Trips. Join us for a unique outdoor adventure from foraging to fishing, kayaking to snorkelling, bushcraft to beach school, wild food to wild camping and more, all from our unique location in Studland, Dorset. Fore / Adventure host two hour taster sessions to three day expeditions for all ages and abilities, getting closer to nature by sea kayak and enjoying the fruits of natures larder through foraging to give you the freedom and a sense of escapism for those precious hours or days you find yourselves here. Our special wild food adventures in Dorset have been aired on ITV and Channel 4 and featured in The Telegraph, The Guardian and Conde Naste Magazine.

Woodland Weaponry in Dorset PRE – BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL – please do not visit us without booking! Insight Activities have 2 woodland locations. We are based in a gorgeous private woodland in the New Forest and also in Tolpuddle Dorset. We are a small company not a large mulit activity center. We specialise in authentic woodland activities : Archery, Archery Combat TAG, Rifle Crossbow Shooting, Axe Throwing and giant Catapults in the New Forest & Dorset. Our outdoor activity company has been featured twice on TV in the past year highlighting our unique activities and refreshingly different approach – We are not a large scale commercial outfit, we are small, authentic and offer a more intimate New Forest experience. Insight activities provide unique and fun outdoor activities within the new forest, Hampshire and in Tolpuddle, Dorset. If you're looking for some of the best things to do then please read on. We offer activities for individuals, couples, families, stag and hen dos, private parties, corporate events and mobile activity supply for events. We have consistently excellent customer reviews and are proud to be awarded the Tripadvisor certificate of excellence in 2016. Archery: We run two gorgeous woodland Archery ranges. One in the new forest and another in Dorset. Both use professional quality bows, the same as those used in the Olympics! Our belief is that when introducing a beginner to archery you should offer the best equipment and coaching possible to help ensure success. We offer archery lessons and courses in the new forest, Hampshire and in Tolpuddle, Dorset. Our archery range is progressive, increase distance, bow power, have a competition and shoot for tiny balloons as your archery skills improve. You are active for the full hour, no rotating your go. Our archery range is run by a professional ArcheryGB coach. Ages 6+. Crossbows: If you fancy yourself as ‘Daryl’ from ‘The Walking Dead’ then join insight activities for some Zombie killing action in the woods. We will be slaying zombies with Rifle Crossbows fitted with a magnified scope to help you shoot a Zombies head at 25m! Ages 12+ Axe Throwing: Connect with your inner warrior and experience the medieval activity of Axe Throwing in the new forest. We use custom made throwing axes and provide excellent tuition to ensure your success. A safe and fun activity in the new forest for all aged 12+. Archery Combat TAG Essentially Archery meets Paintball in this exciting new form of Archery combat game. Swap static targets for moving ones as you chase your friends around the woods trying to ‘tag’ them with specially designed ‘safe’ arrows. Hunger games for real, the most fun youre ever likely to have with a bow and arrow! Wild Snake Walks New Forest We are the only local company qualified to run exclusive, guided wild snake walks within the new forest, Hampshire. These unique guided walks are lead by a professional and licensed Ecologist. A unique new forest guided walk lead by an ecologist where you will find, identify and even handle new forest snakes in the wild, we have a dedicated study site to ensure we find some fascinating reptilian residents. The data we collect on our walks goes to Amphibian and Reptile Conservation and contributes directly to habitat conservation in the New Forest. An excellent location if you're looking for fun and exciting things to do in the new forest, Hampshire or Dorset. Activities for individuals, couples and families, fun things to do with the kids, unique birthday parties, stag and hen do activities, corporate events. Our New Forest woods are located just 10 minutes from Sandy Balls holiday park, 25 minutes from Bournemouth, 25 minutes from Salisbury, 30 minutes from Christchurch, 30 minutes from Lyndhurst. Our Dorset wood is located just 10 minutes from Monkey World, 10 minutes from Bovington Tank Museum, 15 minutes from Dorchester, 25 minutes from Poole and 25 minutes from Weymouth. Dog friendly – well behaved dogs welcome. Mobile range Insight activities also run a mobile activity range and can supply archery, crossbows, axe throwing and Archery TAG for mobile events and private parties. Booking – PRE BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. Minimum age for Archery and Guided walks is 6+, 10+ for Archery TAG and 12+ for Crossbows and Axe throwing.

This 18 hole mini course is at the heart of the Lower Gardens between Bournemouth pier and the main town centre. This classic course includes 12 accessible holes, which are suitable for people with reduced mobility or who use a wheelchair.