Child Friendly Holidays in Dorset

Dorset is one of Britain’s sunniest counties so it makes sense to stay in a nice rural location while you are there on holiday. Farm Stay child friendly cottages and B&B's are perfect for those with young families looking for a holiday in the country. Children will love the location, usually on a real working farm, while parents will appreciate the high quality of the accommodation as well as the peaceful beauty of the countryside.

Within Dorset there are plenty of activities to keep young children entertained. Apart from just enjoying the wide open spaces, and fresh air of the countryside there are miles of beaches, with lots of opportunities to make sandcastles, collect shells, look for fossils on the Jurassic Coast or play in the sea.

There are also several attractions in the area suited to younger children. 

Adventure Wonderland is an all-inclusive theme park offering indoor and outdoor adventure play areas, animal attractions and fairy-tale activities, as well as the main attraction of rides to suit all ages.

Oceanarium in Bournemouth is a highly rated aquarium, featuring marine life from all around the world such as sea turtles and stingrays. The standout feature is undoubtedly the shark tunnel - where people can walk through the middle of the shark tank through a Plexiglas tunnel. This is always a massive hit with children.

Lastly Sharky's Play Zone is a good place to retreat to if the weather is not so good. This place zone has a four level play frame along with a laserzone maze and large mini racing circuit, Sharky's is enjoyed by children and can give parents some welcome rest for a few hours.



Dorset is a lovely, sunny, county with plenty to see and do for young children. Kids will love the activities Dorset has to offer during the day and parents can relax in high quality accommodation in beautiful rural surroundings.

Here are Farm Stay’s selection of Child Friendly Holiday properties in Dorset.