Attractions

Purbeck Safari

Experience the thrill of a safari getaway in the heart of beautiful Dorset, thanks to Purbeck Safari. Family-run and with over 30 years of experience, you’ll be in expert hands when you enjoy a Land Rover excursion exploring Dorset’s most stunning scenery and fascinating history with Fran and Jane from Purbeck Safari, who can also arrange to pick you up directly from our magical campsite. Sit back and enjoy the ride!

Dorset Adventure Park

If you’re looking for fun things to do with your friends and family then Dorset Adventure Park is just for you! The wet and wild Amusement Park features an outdoor Water Park and a fun challenging Mud Trail, a multi obstacle assault course suitable for both Adults and Children. The Adventure Park has two beautiful lakes surrounded by 18 acres of woodland with breathtaking views of the Purbeck countryside with the historic Corfe Castle as a backdrop. Rated one of the best places to visit in Dorset. Whether you like to get wet or muddy come and join us for a fun filled wild day out at Dorset Adventure Park!

Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park

Farmer Palmers Farm Park is still family run, making memories for families with children 8 and under. Their success is built on attention to detail resulting in your excitement and fun. Their ethos and values include politeness, cleanliness, consistent quality and putting the entertainment of you, and your little VIP’s, first. Come and play in the fresh air and enjoy the friendly Farmer Palmers Customer Experience, food’s great too!

Go Ape – Moors Valley

Go Ape at Moors Valley Country Park hosts five action-packed adventures. Test your nerve amongst the trees on one of three high ropes courses or explore the forest on two wheels with their all-terrain Forest Segways. It also hosts Nets Adventure – a series of giant nets suspended 20ft above the ground. From 4 to 104, it’s a great day out if you’re looking for unique things to do in Dorset.

Swanage Railway

Experience a unique, leisurely journey on board a real steam locomotive as it huffs and puffs from Corfe through beautiful scenery to the picturesque and traditional seaside resort of Swanage. Check their timetable to enjoy some exploring time before your return journey. For details and bookings (advance booking is advised and essential in peak season) see

Monkey World

The home of TV’s ‘Monkey Life’ and ‘Monkey Business’, Monkey World provides a safe home for more than 250 rescued or endangered primates from around the world. Many have suffered abuse or neglect and are slowly rehabilitated to live in family groups within the 65 acres of beautiful countryside. It is a fun and educational day out. Your own little monkeys are sure to love our ‘Great Ape’ adventure playground, the largest of it’s kind in the South of England.

The Tank Museum

This is a big day! The Tank Museum brings history to life with humbling exhibitions and action packed live displays. Its awesome collection of over 300 vehicles is regarded as the best in the world. As you explore you will come face to face with vehicles that have seen action in all the major wars of the 20th Century and hear first-hand accounts from those who fought in them. Walk in the footsteps of a WW1 Soldier in the Trench Experience and witness the living conditions of the modern solider in Battlegroup Afghanistan.

The Blue Pool and Wareham Bears

A unique attraction and a magical place of peace and tranquillity. A perfect spot to enjoy tea and freshly homemade scones. As the name suggests, Blue Pool is famous for its ever changing spectrum of colours from vivid greens to striking turquoise. Surrounded by 25 acres of rare Dorset heath and marsh land, the estate is crossed by a network of sandy paths. Blue Pool is also home to the Wareham Bears, an endearing collection of over 200 miniature dressed bears.

Purbeck Park

Located in the centre of the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, Purbeck Park is an ideal base from which to park and explore Purbeck. Park here and explore nearby attractions and coast by steam train, bike, bus or foot. Purbeck Park offers the cheapest all day, peak summer season car parking charges in the area of Corfe Castle.

Follow signs to Purbeck Park, Norden near Corfe Castle, Dorset BH20 5DW. Just 20 minutes walk from the historic village of Corfe Castle.

My Scented Home

Based in nearby Corfe, Catherine from My Scented Home provides gorgeous, seasonal flower arrangements that adorn our luxury lodges.

Why not pop into Catherine’s workshop in Corfe, to enjoy a flower arranging class?