Title: Things to Do in Dorset in 2026 | Expedia.com # Things to do in Dorset ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Dorset Types of activities [Dorset Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Dorset.dx6046198) ![Dorset featuring a house and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046198/0babca70-58ae-4bb6-9264-a5f16ea6034c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dorset featuring a house and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046198/0babca70-58ae-4bb6-9264-a5f16ea6034c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bournemouth Town Hall featuring heritage architecture, heritage elements and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621555650949/de57f6e5-5e3e-4e09-ba24-33c1448cd26d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bournemouth](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621555737213/b51dd121-5568-4304-bc10-1af8604dc4f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bournemouth City Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092113/16a18b2d-909c-4532-8b7b-7591bbec8d33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Dorset Attractions If you're ready to hit the streets of Dorset, join a few of the top [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6046198&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips) on offer, and let an experienced guide show you some of the most popular sites. Offering free cancellations and no added fees, our {31 fun activities in Dorset [fun activities in Dorset](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6046198&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent)} are also worth a look. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ## What to do in Dorset - For free - With kids ### Free Things to Do in Dorset They say the best things in life are free. Make sure you visit the following around Dorset: **Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum** \- Roam the halls and marvel at the fascinating exhibits and collections at this respected museum. **Hardy's Cottage** \- Drop by this historic landmark and learn a thing or two about the cultural heritage of the region. **Borough Gardens** \- If you take pleasure in pottering around the garden, this attraction will delight your green thumb. ### Things to Do in Dorset with Kids There's fun for all the family no matter where you go in Dorset. Here are some [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6046198&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly) to try together that'll make your getaway memorable: - [Poole Harbour & Island Cruise](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/poole-harbour-island-cruise.a864742.activity-details) - [Jurassic Coast: Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door half day trip](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/jurassic-coast-lulworth-cove-and-durdle-door-half-day-trip.a991206.activity-details) - [Jurassic Coast Experience full day trip](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/jurassic-coast-experience-full-day-trip.a679427.activity-details) - [Circle tours](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/circle-tours.a2115408.activity-details) --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Dorset? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Dorset ![Bournemouth featuring tranquil scenes, hiking or walking and building ruins](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/654/2b7f80b5-4873-4679-ad82-39096e145379.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bournemouth ![Looking northwards along New Road towards Parley Cross](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000398337/308c27d7-0f80-4f8a-8b73-333dbb272986.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) by [Rodhullandemu](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Rodhullandemu) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ### Ferndown ![The beach and beach huts at Hengistbury Head, Christchurch Harbour, Dorset, England, UK.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4601/837cbcaf-a1d4-4e7d-a917-e710df7f3bd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Christchurch ![Cottages on a Hill, Shaftesbury, England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4771/177af04c-24b3-42db-b437-23e50bb42ff9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Shaftesbury ![Bridge over the Stour at White Mill - Floodtime!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000417751/43ef17a2-66f9-4b4b-89b7-a7baf3348142.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Wimborne ![Longleat; Shutterstock ID 35552482](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5461/fe5186a2-83a6-4426-8177-d3cfac5b3bed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Warminster ![Weymouth showing heritage architecture and a beach as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5470/90f52d56-b715-4d50-b39e-5172b1be2cb4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Weymouth ![Wild flowers at Hardington Moor nature reserve South facing slope of Hardington nature reserve covered in early summer flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5488/63bdb80b-433e-4365-b3f8-fcffaff48a81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [S Hurman](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/44011) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Yeovil ## Frequently asked questions ### What to do in Dorset on a sunny day? > - [Poole Harbour & Island Cruise](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/poole-harbour-island-cruise.a864742.activity-details) > - [Stonehenge Admission with Transportation from London](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/stonehenge-admission-with-transportation-from-london.a169560.activity-details) > - [Roman Bath & Ancient Stonehenge Full-Day Tour](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/roman-bath-ancient-stonehenge-full-day-tour.a169605.activity-details) > - [Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath Day Tour with Expert Guide](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/windsor-castle-stonehenge-bath-full-day-tour.a361684.activity-details) ### Are there cheap things to do in Dorset? ### What can you do in Dorset for free? > - Durdle Door > - Lyme Regis Beach > - Wimborne Minster > - Christchurch Harbour ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Lodging - Flights - Packages - Cars - Vacation Rentals - Other - [Hotels near Tutankhamun: The Exhibition ](https://www.expedia.com/Tutankhamun-The-Exhibition-Hotels.0-l6092151-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Dorchester Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Dorchester-Hotels.d182509.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [B&B in Dorchester ](https://www.expedia.com/Dorchester-Bed-And-Breakfast.d182509-aaBedAndBreakfast.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [Resorts & Hotels with Spas in Dorchester ](https://www.expedia.com/Dorchester-Hotels-Spa-Hotel.0-0-d182509-tSpaHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Travelodge UK Hotels in Dorchester ](https://www.expedia.com/Dorchester-Hotels-Travelodge-UK.0-0-d182509--bTravelodgeUK.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Hotels with Hot Tubs in Dorchester ](https://www.expedia.com/Dorchester-Hotels-Hotels-With-Hot-Tubs.0-0-d182509-tHotelsWithHotTubs.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Cheap Hotels in Dorchester ](https://www.expedia.com/Dorchester-Hotels-Cheap-Hotels.0-0-d182509-tCheapHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Cabin Rentals in Dorchester ](https://www.expedia.com/Dorchester-Cabins.d182509-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [Guest Houses in Dorchester ](https://www.expedia.com/Dorchester-Guest-Houses.d182509-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [Luxury Hotels in Dorchester ](https://www.expedia.com/Dorchester-Hotels-Luxury-Hotel.0-0-d182509-tLuxuryHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Gay friendly Hotels in Dorchester ](https://www.expedia.com/Dorchester-Hotels-LGBT-Welcoming-Hotel.0-0-d182509-tLGBTWelcomingHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Extended Stay Hotels in Dorchester ](https://www.expedia.com/Dorchester-Hotels-Extended-Stay-Hotels.0-0-d182509-tExtendedStayHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [4 Star Hotels in Dorchester ](https://www.expedia.com/4Star-Dorchester-Hotels.s40-0-d182509.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Hotels with Free Parking in Dorchester ](https://www.expedia.com/Dorchester-Hotels-Hotels-With-Free-Parking.0-0-d182509-tHotelswithFreeParking.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Hotels near Terracotta Warriors Museum ](https://www.expedia.com/Terracotta-Warriors-Museum-Hotels.0-l553248621533024433-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Hotels near Dorset Teddy Bear Museum ](https://www.expedia.com/Dorset-Teddy-Bear-Museum-Hotels.0-l553248621533024434-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Hotels near Dorchester South Station ](https://www.expedia.com/Dorchester-South-Station-Hotels.d6042201.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Poundbury Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Poundbury-Hotels.d6337247.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [B&B in Poundbury ](https://www.expedia.com/Poundbury-Bed-And-Breakfast.d6337247-aaBedAndBreakfast.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [Lodges in Poundbury ](https://www.expedia.com/Poundbury-Lodges.d6337247-aaLodges.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [Charminster Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Charminster-Hotels.d6337093.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [B&B in Higher Bockhampton ](https://www.expedia.com/Higher-Bockhampton-Bed-And-Breakfast.d3000011143-aaBedAndBreakfast.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [Hotels near Hardy's Cottage ](https://www.expedia.com/Hardys-Cottage-Hotels.0-l553248621533024436-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Whitcombe Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Whitcombe-Hotels.d3000716473.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [5 Star Hotels in Whitcombe ](https://www.expedia.com/5Star-Whitcombe-Hotels.s50-0-d3000716473.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Villas in Upwey ](https://www.expedia.com/Upwey-Villas.d3000368876-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [Cabin Rentals in Grimstone ](https://www.expedia.com/Grimstone-Cabins.d3000377569-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [Historic Hotels in Grimstone ](https://www.expedia.com/Grimstone-Hotels-Historic-Hotel.0-0-d3000377569-tHistoricHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Piddlehinton Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Piddlehinton-Hotels.d3000403122.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Hotels near Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope ](https://www.expedia.com/Warmwell-Holiday-Park-Ski-Slope-Hotels.0-l553248621555784721-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Broadwey Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Broadwey-Hotels.d3000012161.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Gay friendly Hotels in Preston ](https://www.expedia.com/Preston-Hotels-LGBT-Welcoming-Hotel.0-0-d553248635149740194-tLGBTWelcomingHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Puddletown Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Puddletown-Hotels.d3000468245.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [5 Star Hotels in Winterbourne Abbas ](https://www.expedia.com/5Star-Winterbourne-Abbas-Hotels.s50-0-d6085030.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Winterbourne Abbas Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Winterbourne-Abbas-Hotels.d6085030.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Cottages in Winterbourne Abbas ](https://www.expedia.com/Winterbourne-Abbas-Cottages.d6085030-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [Warmwell Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Warmwell-Hotels.d553248629175622438.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Hotels near Athelhampton House and Gardens ](https://www.expedia.com/Athelhampton-House-And-Gardens-Hotels.0-l553248621555744010-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Hotels near Overcombe ](https://www.expedia.com/Overcombe-Weymouth-Hotels.0-n553248635118820741-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Hotels near Bowleaze Cove Beach ](https://www.expedia.com/Bowleaze-Cove-Beach-Hotels.0-l553248635978573322-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Hotels near Overcombe Beach ](https://www.expedia.com/Overcombe-Beach-Hotels.0-l553248635978573321-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Piddletrenthide Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Piddletrenthide-Hotels.d3000010206.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [B&B in Piddletrenthide ](https://www.expedia.com/Piddletrenthide-Bed-And-Breakfast.d3000010206-aaBedAndBreakfast.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [Hostels in Osmington Mills ](https://www.expedia.com/Osmington-Mills-Hostels.d3000457073-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [Osmington Mills Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Osmington-Mills-Hotels.d3000457073.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Pet-friendly Hotels in South Coast ](https://www.expedia.com/South-Coast-Hotels-Pet-Friendly-Hotel.0-0-d6046244-tPetfriendlyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Casino Hotels in South Coast ](https://www.expedia.com/South-Coast-Hotels-Casino-Hotel.0-0-d6046244-tCasinoHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Adults Only Resorts & in South Coast ](https://www.expedia.com/South-Coast-Hotels-Adults-Only-Resorts.0-0-d6046244-tAdultsOnlyResorts.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [5 Star Hotels in South Coast ](https://www.expedia.com/5Star-South-Coast-Hotels.s50-0-d6046244.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Luxury Hotels in South Coast ](https://www.expedia.com/South-Coast-Hotels-Luxury-Hotel.0-0-d6046244-tLuxuryHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Resorts & Hotels with Spas in South Coast ](https://www.expedia.com/South-Coast-Hotels-Spa-Hotel.0-0-d6046244-tSpaHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Gay friendly Hotels in South Coast ](https://www.expedia.com/South-Coast-Hotels-LGBT-Welcoming-Hotel.0-0-d6046244-tLGBTWelcomingHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Houseboats in South Coast ](https://www.expedia.com/South-Coast-Houseboats.d6046244-aaHouseboats.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [South Coast Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/South-Coast-Hotels.d6046244.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Flights to Dorchester ](https://www.expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Dorchester.d182509.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Flights from Dorchester ](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/182509/flights-from-dorchester) - [Flights to Poundbury ](https://www.expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Poundbury.d6337247.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Flights to Piddlehinton ](https://www.expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Piddlehinton.d3000403122.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Flights to Owermoigne ](https://www.expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Owermoigne.d3000381742.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Flights to South Coast ](https://www.expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-South-Coast.d6046244.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Tutankhamun: The Exhibition ](https://www.expedia.com/Tutankhamun-The-Exhibition-Dorchester.d6092151.Vacation-Attraction) - [Visit Dorchester ](https://www.expedia.com/Dorchester.dx182509) - [Dorchester Vacations ](https://www.expedia.com/Dorchester.d182509.Destination-Travel-Guides) - [Maumbury Rings ](https://www.expedia.com/Maumbury-Rings-Dorchester.d6092147.Vacation-Attraction) - [Visit Poundbury ](https://www.expedia.com/Poundbury.dx6337247) - [Visit Charminster ](https://www.expedia.com/Charminster.dx6337093) - [Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens ](https://www.expedia.com/Kingston-Maurward-Park-And-Gardens-Dorchester.d553248621561940271.Vacation-Attraction) - [Visit Higher Bockhampton ](https://www.expedia.com/Higher-Bockhampton.dx3000011143) - [Maiden Castle ](https://www.expedia.com/Maiden-Castle-Dorchester.d6092149.Vacation-Attraction) - [Visit Whitcombe ](https://www.expedia.com/Whitcombe.dx3000716473) - [Visit Yellowham Wood ](https://www.expedia.com/Yellowham-Wood.dx6337142) - [Visit Upwey ](https://www.expedia.com/Upwey.dx3000368876) - [Visit Grimstone ](https://www.expedia.com/Grimstone.dx3000377569) - [Visit Godmanstone ](https://www.expedia.com/Godmanstone.dx6337098) - [Visit Piddlehinton ](https://www.expedia.com/Piddlehinton.dx3000403122) - [Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope ](https://www.expedia.com/Warmwell-Holiday-Park-Ski-Slope-Dorchester.d553248621555784721.Vacation-Attraction) - [Visit Broadwey ](https://www.expedia.com/Broadwey.dx3000012161) - [Visit Puddletown ](https://www.expedia.com/Puddletown.dx3000468245) - [Visit Winterbourne Abbas ](https://www.expedia.com/Winterbourne-Abbas.dx6085030) - [Visit Warmwell ](https://www.expedia.com/Warmwell.dx553248629175622438) - [Osmington Bay Beach ](https://www.expedia.com/Osmington-Bay-Beach-Weymouth.d553248635978488724.Vacation-Attraction) - [Visit Owermoigne ](https://www.expedia.com/Owermoigne.dx3000381742) - [Visit Piddletrenthide ](https://www.expedia.com/Piddletrenthide.dx3000010206) - [Visit Osmington Mills ](https://www.expedia.com/Osmington-Mills.dx3000457073) - [Visit Radipole ](https://www.expedia.com/Radipole.dx3000699103) - [SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth ](https://www.expedia.com/SEA-LIFE-Centre-Weymouth-Weymouth.d6092159.Vacation-Attraction) - [South Coast Vacations ](https://www.expedia.com/South-Coast.d6046244.Destination-Travel-Guides) - [Visit South Coast ](https://www.expedia.com/South-Coast.dx6046244) - [Enterprise Rental Cars in Dorchester ](https://www.expedia.com/Enterprise-Car-Rentals-In-Dorchester.d182509-c15.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers) - [Car rentals near Dorchester ](https://www.expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Dorchester.d182509.Car-Rental-Guide) - [Thrifty Car Rental Rental Cars in Dorchester ](https://www.expedia.com/Thrifty-Car-Rental-Car-Rentals-In-Dorchester.d182509-c45.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers) - [Car rentals near Charminster ](https://www.expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Charminster.d6337093.Car-Rental-Guide) - [Car rentals near Piddlehinton ](https://www.expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Piddlehinton.d3000403122.Car-Rental-Guide) - [Car rentals near Preston ](https://www.expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Preston.d553248635149740194.Car-Rental-Guide) - [Car rentals near South Coast ](https://www.expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-South-Coast.d6046244.Car-Rental-Guide) - [Dorchester Vacation Rentals ](https://www.expedia.com/Dorchester-Vacation-Rentals.d182509.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals) - [South Coast Vacation Rentals ](https://www.expedia.com/South-Coast-Vacation-Rentals.d6046244.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals) - [Things to do in Dorchester ](https://www.expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Dorchester.d182509.Travel-Guide-Activities) - [Things to do in Puddletown ](https://www.expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Puddletown.d3000468245.Travel-Guide-Activities) - [Things to do in South Coast ](https://www.expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-South-Coast.d6046244.Travel-Guide-Activities) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app