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Things to Do Near Osmington Mills

At Osmington Mills Lodge Park, life moves at a gentler pace. Nestled between rolling hills and the Jurassic Coast, it’s the ideal base for exploring Dorset’s quieter treasures. Whether you’re wandering down to a tucked-away cove, uncovering centuries of history, or simply soaking in the sea air, Osmington offers a truly timeless escape.

Family Favourites & Fun Days Out

Family adventures are never far from Osmington. Head into nearby Weymouth for lively attractions, or venture further afield for days filled with discovery.

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Sea Life Centre

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Sandworld

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Southside Funfair, Arcade & Soft Play

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

Splashdown

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Tank Museum

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Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

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Nearby Attractions

Beaches & Bays on Your Doorstep

  • Ringstead Bay

    A hidden gem just along the coast, Ringstead Bay offers clear waters, shingle shores, and fewer crowds. Perfect for a peaceful paddle or picnic with unbeatable views. Find out more.

  • Osmington Bay Beach

    Right on the doorstep, Osmington Bay is a quiet, unspoilt stretch where you can skim stones, spot wildlife, and breathe in that fresh sea air. Find out more.

  • Weymouth Beach

    One of Dorset’s most famous sandy beaches, Weymouth is perfect for family fun with safe swimming, traditional seaside attractions, and plenty of space to relax. Find out more.

  • Weymouth Harbour

    Colourful, bustling, and full of charm, Weymouth Harbour is a must-visit for fresh seafood, boat trips, and soaking in the maritime atmosphere. Find out more.

Walks with a View

With Osmington as your starting point, the Dorset coast opens up in every direction.

Wander dramatic cliff paths, ramble through ancient countryside trails, or stroll to peaceful beaches that feel a world away. Each step comes with a view worth slowing down for.

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Eating & Drinking

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The Smuggler’s Inn

A classic thatched pub packed with history, The Smuggler’s Inn serves up hearty meals, local ales, and a warm welcome just a stroll from the park.

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A quaint cottage-style pub among woodland and flowers

The Springhead, Sutton Poyntz

A charming village pub with a peaceful setting beside a stream, perfect for Sunday lunches or evening drinks after a day of exploring.

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

The Lookout Café, Bowleaze Cove

Casual dining with panoramic sea views, this spot is great for coffee, cake, or a light bite while taking in Dorset’s coast.

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Wildlife & Wonder

Dorset’s wild side is just waiting to be explored. Spot seabirds skimming the waves, wander through nature reserves teeming with life, or take a family trip to one of the region’s wildlife parks. From coast to countryside, Osmington’s surroundings are alive with natural charm.

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Monkey World

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Carey's Secret Garden

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Brownsea Island

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The Blue Pool

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Abbotsbury Swannery

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Bennetts Water Gardens

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Great Days out

Historic Treasures

  • White Horse

    Carved into the chalk hillside above Osmington, the striking figure of King George III on horseback is a must-see local landmark. Find out more.

  • Nothe Fort

    Step back in time at this Victorian coastal fort, with tunnels, ramparts, and fascinating exhibitions overlooking Weymouth Harbour. Find out more.

  • Durdle Door

    Perhaps Dorset’s most iconic sight, this natural limestone arch is perfect for a scenic walk, a photo stop, or simply marvelling at the power of nature. Find out more.

  • Lulworth Castle

    A 17th-century castle set in beautiful parkland, Lulworth is a family favourite with history, play areas, and space to roam. Find out more.

  • Corfe Castle & Swanage

    Explore the dramatic ruins of Corfe Castle before hopping on the heritage steam railway to the charming seaside town of Swanage. Find out more.

  • Sherborne Castle & Sherborne

    Steeped in history and surrounded by beautiful gardens, Sherborne is a perfect day out for history lovers and garden wanderers alike. Find out more.

  • Portland Lighthouse & Castle

    Discover Portland’s maritime heritage with its striking lighthouse, Tudor castle, and sweeping sea views from the island’s rugged cliffs. Find out more.

Watersports

This corner of Dorset is made for adventure on the water. Paddleboard across calm bays, go coasteering along dramatic cliffs, or even learn to sail. There are plenty of ways to dive into Dorset’s watersports scene, all within easy reach of Osmington Mills.

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Picture-Perfect Dorset Moments

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DORSET

Jurassic Coastline

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OSMINGTON MILLS

The Smugglers Inn

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

SHERBORNE

Sherborne Castle

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

BOWLEAZE COVE

The Lookout Café

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 & CHESIL BEACH

Watersports Hire

A range of retro arcade games in Southside Arcade

BOWLEAZE COVE

Southside Arcade

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

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DORSET

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

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POOLE

Splashdown

A large warehouse with a selection of old tanks

BOVINGTON

The Tank Museum

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

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

LULWORTH

Durdle Door

A quaint cottage-style pub among woodland and flowers

SUTTON POYNTZ

The Springhead

A white horse with King George riding it made out of stone carved out on the hillside

OSMINGTON

White Horse

A shingle beach with calm sea, rocky cliffs and various boats on a sunny blue sky day

DORSET

Ringstead Bay

The view out to sea with cruise ships in the distance from Osmington Bay

OSMINGTON

Osmington Bay

Aerial view of a stretch of the Jurassic Coast including blue sea, rugged cliffs and countryside
Aerial view of a quaint cottage-style pub with a thatched roof on the coast with countryside and sea views with cruise ships in the distance
A grand looking stately home castle with grass at the front and blue sky
The view out towards Weymouth Bay and Portland from The Lookout Café at sunrise
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
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
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
The view of Durdle Door Beach and beyond on a striking sunny, blue sky day with blue water
A quaint cottage-style pub among woodland and flowers
A white horse with King George riding it made out of stone carved out on the hillside
A shingle beach with calm sea, rocky cliffs and various boats on a sunny blue sky day
The view out to sea with cruise ships in the distance from Osmington Bay
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Dorset Holiday Attractions

In the quiet hamlet of Osmington Mills the crowds are left behind as you escape down a country lane and finding yourself in a pretty wooded valley, which drops down to the beach with spectacular sea views. It’s all yours to enjoy – a tranquil setting for you and your family holiday!

Days here are all about easy-going fun. Swim in our pool or laze on our spacious sunbathing terrace. Seek out a quiet spot of your own by taking a wander through the mature woodland or fruit trees.

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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!

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

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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.

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

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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

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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.

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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!

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

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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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