What to do in Dorset

Activities, attractions and tours

A coastal landscape with a prominent rock arch formation, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sky.
A coastal landscape with a prominent rock arch formation, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sea.
A sunset over a grassy hill with ruins and a small house.
A coastal landscape with a prominent rock arch formation, a sandy beach, and a grassy hillside.
A coastal town with a marina, colorful buildings, and a carousel.

Activities

SEA LIFE Weymouth

SEA LIFE Weymouth

NZ$40
per adult
SEA LIFE Weymouth
From Bournemouth: Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door Trip

Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door Mini-Coach Tour from Bournemouth

NZ$92
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door Mini-Coach Tour from Bournemouth
Bournemouth Oceanarium Ticket

Bournemouth Oceanarium Ticket

NZ$35
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Bournemouth Oceanarium Ticket
old harbour

Pauls Walking Tours - Sundays at 10:00am

NZ$24
per adult
Pauls Walking Tours - Sundays at 10:00am
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Bournemouth

Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Bournemouth

NZ$28
per adult
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Bournemouth
Bournemouth Hidden Gems

Bournemouth Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK

NZ$35
per traveller
Bournemouth Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK
Sherborne Ghost Walk: Audio Tour of Dorset Oldest Town

Sherborne Ghost Walk: Audio Tour of Dorset Oldest Town

NZ$18
per adult
Sherborne Ghost Walk: Audio Tour of Dorset Oldest Town
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A coastal landscape with a natural rock arch formation, a sandy beach, and a clear view of the sea.

Durdle Door

9.4/10 (361 reviews)
Swim through the large natural arch in the cliffs, which juts out dramatically into the sea and dates back about 140 million years.
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Day trip destinations from Dorset

A coastal promenade with a beach, a pier, and a lighthouse.

Bournemouth

A forest with a carpet of blue flowers and sunlight filtering through the trees.

Ferndown

A riverside town with a prominent church tower, a marina with boats, and residential buildings.

Christchurch

A historic stone church with a prominent tower and a memorial with a red poppy.

Wimborne

A hilly landscape with terraced fields and scattered houses in the distance.
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Warminster

An aerial view of a coastal town with a large beach, marina, and surrounding hills.

Weymouth

A coastal city with a bay, marina, and beach.

Poole

A church with a tall spire, surrounded by trees and grass.

Salisbury

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