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The famous natural limestone arch along the Jurassic Coast of Durdle Door Beach

Things to Do Near Bowleaze Cove

Make every day of your holiday a new adventure. Whether it’s sandy toes on award-winning beaches, thrilling family attractions, or historic landmarks steeped in stories, Bowleaze Cove is the perfect base to explore Dorset’s coast and countryside.

Family Favourites & Fun Days Out

From thrilling rides and water fun to interactive exhibits and hands-on adventures, there's something to entertain every member of the family.

An older couple with a young child looking at orange, white and black fish in an aquarium

Sea Life Centre

Dive In
A large sculpture made out of sand

Sandworld

Dig In
Children on a drop tower ride at Southside Funfair

Southside Funfair, Arcade & Soft Play

Explore
An aerial view shot of a waterpark among woodland, hills and fields with various colourful slides

Splashdown

Make A Splash
A large warehouse with a selection of old tanks

Tank Museum

Discover
The children's play area at Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

Let's Play
The view of sweeping Weymouth Bay on a sunny, blue sky day with serene blue water A harbour with various small boats, hills and houses on a sunny blue sky day
Nearby Attractions

Beaches & Bays on Your Doorstep

  • Bowleaze Cove Beach

    Just steps from the park, a mix of sand and shingle perfect for paddles, beach games, or an ice cream with a view. Find out more.

  • Weymouth Beach

    Golden sands, donkey rides, and plenty of seaside charm. Ideal for families and only minutes away. Find out more.

  • Weymouth Harbour

    Colourful boats, fresh seafood, and cosy pubs make this harbour a must-visit for a relaxed day out. Find out more.

  • Poole Quay

    A bustling harbour with a lively waterfront. Perfect for a leisurely stroll, watching boats come and go, or enjoying fresh seafood at the cafés and restaurants lining the quay. Find out more.

  • Lulworth Cove

    One of Dorset’s most iconic coastal spots, featuring a naturally sheltered bay with calm waters, dramatic cliffs, and charming pathways. Ideal for scenic walks, photography, and exploring rock pools. Find out more.

Walks with a View

Stretch your legs and take in the breathtaking scenery along the South West Coast Path and other scenic routes.

From rugged cliffs to tranquil nature reserves, these walks offer spectacular views at every turn and a chance to connect with the coast.

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The view out towards Weymouth Bay and Portland from The Lookout Café at sunrise

Wildlife & Wonder

Discover rescued primates, enchanting gardens, and one of the region’s most fascinating wildlife experiences. Perfect for animal lovers and nature enthusiasts.

An orange and brown monkey hanging from a tree looking at the camera

Monkey World

Go Ape
A garden of flowers and plants with arches leading to a water feature

Carey's Secret Garden

Explore
An aerial view of the coast with various islands and boats scattered in the striking blue water on a sunny day

Brownsea Island

Discover
A lake surrounded by trees and woodland on a sunny blue sky day

The Blue Pool

Dive In
A large colony of swans in water

Abbotsbury Swannery

Have A Gander
A body of water with various lily pads and pink flowers surrounded by woodland and trees and a footbridge in the distance

Bennetts Water Gardens

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An old fort in Weymouth on the coast overlooking Portland and the sea Dramatic, choppy seas at the southern tip of Portland with the Portland Lighthouse
Great Days out

Historic Treasures

  • Jordan Hill Roman Temple

    Ancient ruins with sweeping sea views. Find out more.

  • Nothe Fort

    A Victorian stronghold packed with wartime history. Find out more.

  • Durdle Door

    Dorset’s world-famous natural limestone arch. Find out more.

  • Lulworth Castle

    A fairy-tale castle with beautiful parkland. Find out more.

  • Corfe Castle & Swanage

    A dramatic ruined castle overlooking the Purbeck hills. Find out more.

  • Sherborne Castle & Sherborne

    Historic market town paired with a grand stately home. Find out more.

  • Portland Lighthouse & Castle

    Rugged coastlines, sea views, and centuries of history. Find out more.

Watersports

Dorset’s coastline is perfect for watersports, with calm bays and stunning scenery. Paddleboarding, kayaking, and sailing make every day on the water unforgettable.

Postcards from Dorset

A grand looking stately home castle with grass at the front and blue sky

SHERBORNE

Sherborne Castle

An old fort in Weymouth on the coast overlooking Portland and the sea

WEYMOUTH

Nothe Fort

A young girl going down a large bright slide in a softplay

BOWLEAZE COVE

Southside Soft Play

A body of water with various lily pads and pink flowers surrounded by woodland and trees and a footbridge in the distance

WEYMOUTH

Bennetts Water Garden

A young boy at the penny machines in Southside Arcade

BOWLEAZE COVE

Southside Arcade

The ruins of a castle perched atop a hill among the Purbeck Hills

CORFE & SWANAGE

Corfe Castle

A young man sat playing a batman arcade game

BOWLEAZE COVE

Southside Arcade

The view from Lulworth Cove out to sea on a striking sunny, blue sky day with blue water

LULWORTH

Lulworth Cove

A young man sat playing an arcade car racing game

BOWLEAZE COVE

Southside Arcade

The view of Durdle Door Beach and beyond on a striking sunny, blue sky day with blue water

LULWORTH

Durdle Door

A girl playing space invaders game looking up at the screen

BOWLEAZE COVE

Southside Arcade

A stunning large castle on a blue sky day with multiple floors and turrets

LULWORTH

Lulworth Castle

A girl throwing a basketball at the hoop on an arcade basketball game

BOWLEAZE COVE

Southside Arcade

A lake surrounded by trees and woodland on a sunny blue sky day

WAREHAM

The Blue Pool

A young man throwing a ball at a Down the Clown arcade game

BOWLEAZE COVE

Southside Arcade

A family of four in the water by the coast kayaking

BOWLEAZE COVE

Watersports Hire

A range of retro arcade games in Southside Arcade

BOWLEAZE COVE

Southside Arcade

A nature reserve of wetland with cliffs, hills and houses in the background on a sunny, blue sky day

OVERCOMBE

Lodmoor Nature Reserve

Two brown dogs sitting down in Southside Arcade being fed a treat by a man

BOWLEAZE COVE

Dog Friendly Arcade

A harbour with various small boats, hills and houses on a sunny blue sky day

WEYMOUTH

Weymouth Harbour

A retro bowling alley inside Southside Arcade

BOWLEAZE COVE

Southside Arcade

Children on a drop tower ride at Southside Funfair

BOWLEAZE COVE

Southside Funfair

A woman with blonde hair walking along the coast path by Chesil Beach

CHESIL BEACH

South West Coast Path

A ferris wheel for small children at Southside Funfair with other rides in the background

BOWLEAZE COVE

Southside Funfair

A harbour with various small boats, buildings and houses on a clear evening lit up by surrounding lights

WEYMOUTH

Weymouth Harbour

The view of sweeping Weymouth Bay on a sunny, blue sky day with serene blue water

WEYMOUTH

Weymouth Bay

The famous natural limestone arch along the Jurassic Coast of Durdle Door Beach

LULWORTH

Durdle Door Beach

Osmington Beach, Hills and Coastal Walk on a cloudy day at sunset

OSMINGTON

Osmington Roman Walk

Dramatic, choppy seas at the southern tip of Portland with the Portland Lighthouse

PORTLAND BILL

Portland Bill Lighthouse

An aerial view shot of a waterpark among woodland, hills and fields with various colourful slides

POOLE

Splashdown

A large warehouse with a selection of old tanks

BOVINGTON

The Tank Museum

The harbour of Poole with various small boats moored on the blue waters and hills in the background

POOLE

Poole Quay

A sailing academy by the cliff side with a sailing boat in the blue water

PORTLAND

Watersports Hire

The children's play area at Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

POOLE

Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

An orange and brown monkey hanging from a tree looking at the camera

WAREHAM

Monkey World

A man stood beside a van and a range of watersports equipment by the sea

BOWLEAZE COVE

Adventure 4 All

A garden of flowers and plants with arches leading to a water feature

WAREHAM

Carey's Secret Garden

An older couple with a young child looking at orange, white and black fish in an aquarium

WEYMOUTH

Sea Life Centre

An aerial view of the coast with various islands and boats scattered in the striking blue water on a sunny day

POOLE

Brownsea Island

A windsurfing and watersports centre by the water with various watersports equipment

PORTLAND

Watersports Hire

A large sculpture made out of sand

WEYMOUTH

Sandworld

A large colony of swans in water

ABBOTSBURY

Abbotsbury Swannery

A grand looking stately home castle with grass at the front and blue sky
An old fort in Weymouth on the coast overlooking Portland and the sea
A young girl going down a large bright slide in a softplay
A body of water with various lily pads and pink flowers surrounded by woodland and trees and a footbridge in the distance
A young boy at the penny machines in Southside Arcade
The ruins of a castle perched atop a hill among the Purbeck Hills
A young man sat playing a batman arcade game
The view from Lulworth Cove out to sea on a striking sunny, blue sky day with blue water
A young man sat playing an arcade car racing game
The view of Durdle Door Beach and beyond on a striking sunny, blue sky day with blue water
A girl playing space invaders game looking up at the screen
A stunning large castle on a blue sky day with multiple floors and turrets
A girl throwing a basketball at the hoop on an arcade basketball game
A lake surrounded by trees and woodland on a sunny blue sky day
A young man throwing a ball at a Down the Clown arcade game
A family of four in the water by the coast kayaking
A range of retro arcade games in Southside Arcade
A nature reserve of wetland with cliffs, hills and houses in the background on a sunny, blue sky day
Two brown dogs sitting down in Southside Arcade being fed a treat by a man
A harbour with various small boats, hills and houses on a sunny blue sky day
A retro bowling alley inside Southside Arcade
Children on a drop tower ride at Southside Funfair
A woman with blonde hair walking along the coast path by Chesil Beach
A ferris wheel for small children at Southside Funfair with other rides in the background
A harbour with various small boats, buildings and houses on a clear evening lit up by surrounding lights
The view of sweeping Weymouth Bay on a sunny, blue sky day with serene blue water
The famous natural limestone arch along the Jurassic Coast of Durdle Door Beach
Osmington Beach, Hills and Coastal Walk on a cloudy day at sunset
Dramatic, choppy seas at the southern tip of Portland with the Portland Lighthouse
An aerial view shot of a waterpark among woodland, hills and fields with various colourful slides
A large warehouse with a selection of old tanks
The harbour of Poole with various small boats moored on the blue waters and hills in the background
A sailing academy by the cliff side with a sailing boat in the blue water
The children's play area at Farmer Palmer's Farm Park
An orange and brown monkey hanging from a tree looking at the camera
A man stood beside a van and a range of watersports equipment by the sea
A garden of flowers and plants with arches leading to a water feature
An older couple with a young child looking at orange, white and black fish in an aquarium
An aerial view of the coast with various islands and boats scattered in the striking blue water on a sunny day
A windsurfing and watersports centre by the water with various watersports equipment
A large sculpture made out of sand
A large colony of swans in water
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Dorset Holiday Attractions

One of the great things about Dorset caravan holidays is that you are spoilt for choice when it comes to local attractions. Dorset is an area of outstanding natural beauty, with spectacular and unique sites to visit

Whether you are on holiday as a couple, with a group of friends or exploring as a family, you will find plenty to keep you occupied. From meandering walks with amazing views to exploring the coast from the water and meeting friendly animals, there is something for everyone, whatever the weather.

During your dream holiday in Weymouth, seek out the things you enjoy. With so much to see and do in Dorset, you never have to travel far for a fun day out.

Take a look below for an idea of the great places to visit in the area during your Dorset holidays. Our knowledgeable team are more than happy to help if you’re after something a little different.

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Stories From Our Guests

Amazing place. Haven't been to a UK resort for years and things have changed a lot. Loads to do, right on the beach, great accommodation, food and drink places everywhere, clean, organised and just thoroughly enjoyable. If you've got kids and want a UK break, this is the place!

Graham Wines

A small brown dog sat in a dog bed on the decking of a holiday home

Stories From Our Guests

Had a 2 week holiday here, really dog friendly. Staff were wonderful, nothing was too much trouble will definitely go back cannot recommend enough.

Angela Thomas

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Tregoad is an excellent park and worth every penny. We stayed in one of the cottages with two children and our dog. The facilities were fantastic, the new swimming pool is very high quality. All the staff were friendly and helpful and the views were stunning.

Ant Everest

Internal of a luxury lodge open plan lounge

Stories From Our Guests

A great location. The lodge was to great standard and dog friendly. The hot tub was used everyday.

Johnny Macklin

An aerial shot of Tregoad Holiday Park at sunset with views out to sea and Looe Island

Stories From Our Guests

This really is a beautifully kept park set in a lovely location with views across the hills and out to sea. The staff are so friendly and welcoming and there's such attention to detail, from the very well kept landscaping to little things like the doggy welcome pack in the caravan. 

Niall Urquhart

Family sharing a meal at a restaurant

Stories From Our Guests

The caravans were clean and the site well kept. The swimming pool was great and both my girls enjoyed it. The soft play and amusements were great too. The entertainment was decent. We have booked for their sister site, Bowleaze for next year, looking forward to that. I would recommend.

S Austin

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Absolutely love it here! There's so much to do for all, a funfair, various arcades, loads of activities, lots of different food and drink places, a swimming pool, gym and spa and right on a beach! The beach boasts scenic views of Weymouth and Portland, and doggies are allowed too!

Liann Thompson

Bowleaze Cove from Coastal Path

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The Venue is great and the evening entertainment acts were of exceptional quality.

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A young girl sat on the edge of an indoor swimming pool splashing her legs in the water

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The kids loved everything especially the swimming pool. I would recommend anyone to come here, you’re sure to have a good time.

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Where the treeline meets the coastline. A unique retreat that blends natural beauty with modern comfort. 

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An idyllic countryside retreat, just minutes from the Cornish coast, offering everything from peaceful retreats to fun filled adventures.

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