Places to visit whilst at Minnow Cottage
Sightseeing
Lulworth Cove
A beautiful place to walk. Great cafe on the beach.
a lovely safe, family beach. beautiful harbour. lots of attractions. fun fair. donkeys in the summer months. lots of places to eat.
160 locals recommend
Weymouth
a lovely safe, family beach. beautiful harbour. lots of attractions. fun fair. donkeys in the summer months. lots of places to eat.
Durdle Door
lovely walks. beach. sightseeing.
3 lovely beaches ( one nudist beach). the Pig Hotel and restaurant. Old Harry Rocks
69 locals recommend
Studland
3 lovely beaches ( one nudist beach). the Pig Hotel and restaurant. Old Harry Rocks
Tyneham Village
historic lost village.
Not suitable for children under 14.
Spend a few hours wandering the gardens and taking in the beautiful sculptures.
67 locals recommend
Sculpture by the Lakes
Not suitable for children under 14.
Spend a few hours wandering the gardens and taking in the beautiful sculptures.
Magical trip on a steam train. Great for Harry Potter fans!
22 locals recommend
Swanage Railway Norden Station
Magical trip on a steam train. Great for Harry Potter fans!
Family day
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre
Longthornslovely family day out. 10 mins from cottage.
Corfe Castle
great family day out.
Brownsea Island
lovely day out. historic and fun for children.
lovely child friendly ford for paddling. with walks. cafe. Lawrence of Arabia's resting place in churchyard.
11 locals recommend
Moreton
lovely child friendly ford for paddling. with walks. cafe. Lawrence of Arabia's resting place in churchyard.
Swanage
lovely steam railway. beach town. amusements.
Ringstead Bay
beautiful pebble beach. walks. cafe and beach shop.
SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth
fun day out
Beautiful walks. You can feed the ducks. Treat yourself to an Ice-cream from the ice cream parlour on the Quay. Hire a canoe or boat to explore the river.
River Frome
Beautiful walks. You can feed the ducks. Treat yourself to an Ice-cream from the ice cream parlour on the Quay. Hire a canoe or boat to explore the river.
Dorset Adventure Park
Lots of history. Free to national trust members. Take a tour of the house. Explore the vast beautiful gardens. Take a picnic or eat in the old stables cafe. Definitely worth a visit.
78 locals recommend
Kingston Lacy
Lots of history. Free to national trust members. Take a tour of the house. Explore the vast beautiful gardens. Take a picnic or eat in the old stables cafe. Definitely worth a visit.
The Tank Museum
Linsay RoadFun day out for all of the family. Just 5 mins from the cottage.
New skatepark, suitable for all ages. A 10 minute scoot from the cottage.
Hours of fun for your children, while you sit with your picnic (or takeaway from the Hidden Deli!) and relax.
Children's play park next door to skatepark for younger children too.
All needs met!
Wool Skatepark
Meadow LaneNew skatepark, suitable for all ages. A 10 minute scoot from the cottage.
Hours of fun for your children, while you sit with your picnic (or takeaway from the Hidden Deli!) and relax.
Children's play park next door to skatepark for younger children too.
All needs met!
Historic, educational, fun!
A must for the children.
28 locals recommend
The Etches Collection, Museum of Jurassic Marine Life
Historic, educational, fun!
A must for the children.
walk
lovely fords and river with ropeswing. great walks for families and dogs. quaint Dorset village. woods nearby.
Turners Puddle
lovely fords and river with ropeswing. great walks for families and dogs. quaint Dorset village. woods nearby.
Kimmeridge Bay
lovely walks. Clavell cafe, expensive but very nice. beach.
Lovely walk around the old quarry, trail for children to spot fairy doors. nice cafe, suitable for your furry friends too.
67 locals recommend
The Blue Pool
Furzebrook RoadLovely walk around the old quarry, trail for children to spot fairy doors. nice cafe, suitable for your furry friends too.