Experience Types: Bigger explorers (8yrs+)

Follow our Sheep Trail, visit the animals in The Good Life Garden, or create a masterpiece in our outdoor Artist’s Corner. Read more

Set in the heart of the Dorset countryside, the Monkey World park is home to over 230 rescued and endangered apes and monkeys. Read more

Overlooking Portland Harbour, just four miles from Weymouth, stands one of Henry VIII’s finest coastal forts. Discover 450 years of history through fascinating audio tours and displays. Read more

With over 1,000 creatures to discover, an amazing underwater tunnel to walk through, and children’s rides, the park offers a full day’s family entertainment. Read more

Be sure to visit Dinosaurland: one of the best collections of fossils in the southwest. See creatures from 200 million years ago, plus exotic exhibits from around the world. Read more

This military museum houses a collection of tanks and other armoured vehicles from around the world – a must-visit for military history enthusiasts. Read more

Famed for its fossil-rich beaches and picturesque harbour, Lyme Regis is also home to museums, boutiques and restaurants that serve up the freshest seafood. Read more

This stunning stretch of coastline in southern England, known for its unique geology and fossils, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Read more

Stroll through the heart of a colony of nesting mute swans, one of only three privately owned collections in the country. Read more

Wander through 200 acres of landscaped Suffolk countryside. There are also football pitches for a kickabout. Read more