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Please note that opening times etc. are often changed. It is advisable to check with the relevant tourist attraction.

Alice in Wonderland J
Tel: 01202 483 444
www.aliceinwonderlandpark.co.uk
Open end of March until beginning of September, then just weekends until the end of October.
Opposite airport at Hurn, Christchurch (Just of the A338) Delightful park and maze based on the timeless Alice theme. Especially appealing to younger children with rides, play areas and panto-style shows with the Mad Hatter, Alice and friends.


Beaulieu J
Tel: 01590 612345
www.beaulieu.co.uk
Open daily from 10am.
Near Brockenhurst in the New Forest. Featuring The National Motor Museum, Palace House, The Abbey and Exhibitions, glorious gardens and rides and drives.


Bowling - Lakeside Superbowl J
Tel: 01305 781 444
St Nicholas Street, Weymouth 18 fully computerised bowling lanes. Licensed bar open until 12.00am. Fast food diner. Children's party room. Latest video machines and American pool.


Bowlplex, Yeovil
Tel: 01935 434555
www.bowlplex.com
Yeo Leisure Park, Old Station Way. Recently opened (April 2002).


Cheddar Caves and Gorge J
Tel: 01934 742343
www.cheddarcaves.co.uk
Open every day
B3135 Mendip Hills. Beautiful showcaves in Britain's biggest gorge.


Deep Sea Adventure and Sharky's Playzone J
Tel: 01305 760690
Open daily from 9.30am until 7pm
9 Custom House Quay, Weymouth. Two separate attractions under one roof. Deep Sea Adventure takes you on a unique journey, encountering underwater exploration and featuring "The Titanic Experience". Sharky's Playzone is an all weather kids adventure play zone.


Jungle, Jungle J
Tel: 01935 433833
Specially designed jungle playground.


Leisureranch J
Tel: 01305 761 420
Open seven days a week 
Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth Formula K go-karts, mini cars/karts for children, double go-karts for an adult and child to go together, cresta run giant slide.


Mill on the Brue J
Tel: 01749 812307
Bruton, near Castle Cary. Outdoor pursuits centre. Booking essential.


Osmington Bay Adventure Centre J
Tel: 01305 832 355
Shortlake Lane, Osmington, Weymouth Funfilled adventure days for 7-16 year olds during the holidays. Quad biking, aeroball, trampolining, swimming and snorkelling. Advance booking required.


Pecorama Gardens Games and Trains J
Tel: 01297 21542
www.peco-uk.com
Beer, Seaton, Devon Home of the world's foremost manufacturer of model railway track and the location for the award-winning Beer Heights Light Railway. Also enjoy the gardens with glorious views across Lyme Bay to distant Portland Bill. Safety surfaced children's activity areas feature play equipment ranging from toddler's swings to a wooden maze, cable slide and giant climbing frame, whilst the adults can try their skill and stamina on the crazy golf course and fitness trail.The circus theme is especially strong in late July and throughout August. Try your hand at plate-spinning, juggling, stilt-walking and unicycling before each of the resident clown shows.


Sea-Life Park J
Tel: 01305 788 255
www.sealife.co.uk
Open daily
Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth. Features an incredible array of marine creatures, from sharks to sea horses.


Smuggler's Barn J
Tel: 01305 871817
www.abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk
February half-term - October, daily.
New barn road, Abbotsbury, signposted on entering the village. Themed soft play zone, pony rides, toy tractor racing, all weather fun, friendly animals to meet.


The Talbot Arms J
Tel: 01935 83381
www.thetalbotarms.co.uk
Benville Lane, Benville, Corscombe, Dorchester. Pub with bird sanctuary, curiosity gift shop, picnic area and gardens, pond, childrens play area, bicycle hire. Pub serves food all day, snacks, teas and coffees.


Wookey Hole Caves J
(01749) 672243
Open from January to November
Wells, Somerset. From M5 junction 22 follow brown and white signs A38 & A371. From Bath follow A39 to Wells. Britains most spectacular caves and legendary home of the infamous Witch of Wookey. Opportunity for visitors to make paper themselves and see Victorians at play featuring the popular Pier with the Old Penny Arcade, Magical Mirror Maze, Hall of Crazy Mirrors and Cave Museum.


Worldwide Butterflies & Worldlife J
Tel: 01935 474608
www.worldlife.co.uk
Open end May until the end of September. Open 7 days a week 10am until 5pm.
On the A30 between Sherborne and Yeovil. Living butterflies, giant moths and exotic insects bring a taste of the tropics. Worldlife encourages conservation of habitats and all this beauty. Lullingstone Silk Farm shows unique rearing and reeling of pure English silk as supplied to Royalty.