Top 10 Fun Activities & Games in Dorset, England

Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park ~ A day out delivered with passion at Dorset's favourite family run attraction ~ Enjoy a unique experience visiting one of the very last Heavy Horse Centres left in Great Britain home the the Shire, Clydesdale, Percheron, Suffolk Punch and Ardennes. The Farm Park is a multi-award-winning day out for ALL ages recognised as both a family attraction and conservation centre for the majestic rare breed Heavy Horses. Whether you are a family group, grandparent, or young couple embrace a real countryside experience with a FULL days events! Please visit www.dorset-heavy-horse-centre.co.uk for more information Opening Times/Dates: Re-open from 1 May 2021 10AM - 4PM OPEN - Wednesday - Sunday during Dorset term time CLOSED - Monday & Tuesdays during Dorset term time OPEN - 7 days a week during Dorset holidays *Open bank holiday Mondays*

Welcome to the Target Sports Centre LTD, opened July 2010, the facility enjoys the benefit of both a home office approved club "The Tunnel Target Sports Club" and a commercial entity. We are proud to be affiliated to the National Rifle Association at Bisley and aim to provide an all-round outstanding service and range facilities for air-gun, Small bore and Full bore shooting. We are delighted that all our staff are qualified NSRA and NRA range officers, this means that you can be sure that a consistent standard of excellence is maintained throughout the centre. The Target Sports Centre offers training facilities at all levels from the novice, the elite including Team GB and Quality Assured Maritime Firearms Competency assessments. Our dedicated team of instructors and range officers enable us to maintain our centre of excellence.

Charity Skatepark on Weymouth Seafront The Front is an outdoor wooden skatepark situated opposite Weymouth beach and right next door to the Sealife Centre. We are a registered charity and every bit of profit goes right back into building new ramps and improving the park. We have been running since 2001 and have a range of ramps, from beginner to extreme, and all overlooking the sea. Our opening times can vary and be affected by the weather so please check our social media for up to date session information! You have to be over 6 years of age to ride and all children under 10 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. Helmets must be worn at all times by all riders and our staff have the right to refuse entry to riders with equipment that appears unsafe or unsuitable for the skatepark - we have helmets, scooters and skateboards available for hire from £1! Session prices vary according to sessions but break down to approx £1/hr. As part of our charity constitution, you also need to be a member to ride at The Front. All memberships can be purchased on the door. (Annual can also be purchased on our website) £2 Temporary Weekly Memberships £10 Annual Membership Session prices vary according to sessions but break down to approx £1/hr plus membership price. Parents/spectators are welcome to stay and watch at no extra cost. We have a snack bar selling hot and cold drinks and snacks, as well as indoor and outdoor seating areas. We have small carpark the is free to all skatepark users - simply collect a parking permit from the door upon entry. The Front Skate Shop We also have a great skate shop set within our park and open to all members of the public. We sell parts and completes for scooters, skateboards, inline and BMX. We also sell helmets, protective gear, apparel and accessories. All profit goes to The Front Skatepark and back into the maintenance and improvement of the skatepark. We host regular events and parties - check out our website or Facebook for more information!

Teams of 3-8 players must search for clues, solve the mystery, recover the Artifact and try to Escape all before their time runs out. We will take you on an adventure to remember, or one you will never forget.

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.

U-Escape is part of the live, ‘escape the room’ phenomenon that has taken the UK by storm. Suited to teams of 2-6 people, you have 60 minutes to unravel the mysteries and complete your escape. You need to use the power of your mind and communication to solve mental puzzles and physical challenges to ensure successful completion of your assignment and secure your safe return to the real world.