- Home
- Moonfleet Manor
- MM – Things to do
Experiences and attractions in Dorset
Things To Do
Wander down to the fleet to hunt for fossils, jump in the car and head for Durdle Door or discover our maze of family facilities.
Onsite Facilities & Activities
The Play Barn
Soft play, climbing wall, trampoline, air hockey, arcade games & more
Books Adventure – Escape Room
Solve a series of puzzles and challenges.
£25 for 45 minute session
Smugglers' Escape Room
Step into a world of secrets and deception!
£25 for 45 minute session
Ofsted-registered Four Bears Den
One 2 hour session per night's stay
*Subject to availability - pre-booking online required
Swimming Pool
Unrestricted swim times for little ones
Skittles Alley
Perfect for families on a rainy day
Cinema Room
Daily films with popcorn
Crazy Golf
Dino-themed mini golf course
*Book with reception
Lounges
Open all day and stocked with board games
Squash Court
Get competitive with a game of squash
Outdoor Play Area
Complete with lawn games
Resident Pets
Pop by to say hello
Tennis Courts
We have two courts for budding players
Snooker
Perfect for older children and grown ups
Unmissable experiences
Find out what there is to do near our bolthole in Dorset.
Moonfleet Manor
Tennis Coaching at Moonfleet Manor
ExperienceThe whole family
Ace Your Game with Clive Book some private tennis coaching with Clive, our brilliant tennis partner here at Moonfleet Manor. With a career in coaching that began back in 1987, Clive brings a …
Moonfleet Manor
Book a guided fossil walk
Bigger explorers (8yrs+)ExperienceSignatureThe whole family
The Jurassic Coast is the perfect spot for some fossil hunting – we highly recommend heading to Charmouth to hunt for fossils and visit the Heritage Centre. Please contact our team at …
Moonfleet Manor
Take a walk on Chesil Beach
Bigger explorers (8yrs+)Dog-friendlyExperienceLittle adventurers (0-7yrs)The whole family
Take a walk on the iconic Chesil Beach and discover its natural beauty The pebbles on Chesil Beach are graded in size with the largest being found at the Portland end (Close to the Chesil Beach …
Moonfleet Manor
Try your hand at crabbing
Bigger explorers (8yrs+)ExperienceLittle adventurers (0-7yrs)The whole family
A trip to Weymouth isn’t complete without a spot of crabbing on the harbour The team at the hotel have crab lines and buckets for you borrow and will share top tips and the best spots to go …
Moonfleet Manor
Enjoy lunch at Hive Beach Café
Experience
Enjoy the iconic coastline and fantastic food at Hive Beach Café Take a drive west along the Jurassic Coast to Burton Bradstock, where right on the beach you will find The Hive Beach Café. You …
Moonfleet Manor
Venture into Weymouth
ExperienceThe whole family
Spend the day at Weymouth Beach – go for a paddle, hire a pedalo and have a seaside ice cream Before you leave the hotel, make sure the kids take a bucket and spade with them so they can …
Moonfleet Manor
Walk the Jurassic coastline
Bigger explorers (8yrs+)Dog-friendlyExperienceLittle adventurers (0-7yrs)SignatureThe whole family
This stunning stretch of coastline in southern England, known for its unique geology and fossils, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Moonfleet Manor
Spend family time at The Play Barn
AttractionsBigger explorers (8yrs+)ExperienceLittle adventurers (0-7yrs)The whole family
Whatever the weather, you’ll find plenty of ways to fill your day in our Verandah, including crazy golf, a climbing wall, skittle alley and free-play arcade machines.
Moonfleet Manor
Portland Bill
AttractionsExperienceThe whole family
Known for its iconic lighthouse that’s been guiding ships since 1906, this area is popular for its scenic walks, birdwatching, and fishing opportunities.
Moonfleet Manor
Lyme Regis
AttractionsBigger explorers (8yrs+)Dog-friendlyExperienceLittle adventurers (0-7yrs)SignatureThe whole family
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.
Attractions
You'll find some of the country's best-loved attractions waiting for you right on our doorstep.
Moonfleet Manor
Spend family time at The Play Barn
AttractionsBigger explorers (8yrs+)ExperienceLittle adventurers (0-7yrs)The whole family
Whatever the weather, you’ll find plenty of ways to fill your day in our Verandah, including crazy golf, a climbing wall, skittle alley and free-play arcade machines.
Moonfleet Manor
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
AttractionsBigger explorers (8yrs+)Dog-friendlyLittle adventurers (0-7yrs)The whole family
This is no ordinary garden, with its very own micro-climate in a sheltered woodland valley on the famed Jurassic Coast. This special collection of rare and choice plants from around the world has …
Moonfleet Manor
Abbotsbury Swannery
AttractionsBigger explorers (8yrs+)Little adventurers (0-7yrs)SignatureThe whole family
Stroll through the heart of a colony of nesting mute swans, one of only three privately owned collections in the country.
Moonfleet Manor
Corfe Castle
AttractionsBigger explorers (8yrs+)Dog-friendlyLittle adventurers (0-7yrs)The whole family
Corfe Castle is perfect for a fun-filled family day out. Explore the castle ruins which were once home to kings, knights and even a princess, and uncover the stories of the great battles that …
Moonfleet Manor
Bovington Tank Museum
AttractionsBigger explorers (8yrs+)Little adventurers (0-7yrs)The whole family
This military museum houses a collection of tanks and other armoured vehicles from around the world – a must-visit for military history enthusiasts.
Moonfleet Manor
The Nothe Fort
AttractionsBigger explorers (8yrs+)Dog-friendlyLittle adventurers (0-7yrs)The whole family
There is so much to do at the Nothe Fort! You can explore the maze of underground tunnels; visit the Victorian Gun Deck; sit on an impressive WW2 gun high up on the Ramparts; discover the secret …
Moonfleet Manor
Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre
AttractionsBigger explorers (8yrs+)Little adventurers (0-7yrs)The whole family
Set in the heart of the Dorset countryside, the Monkey World park is home to over 230 rescued and endangered apes and monkeys.
Moonfleet Manor
Portland Castle
AttractionsBigger explorers (8yrs+)Dog-friendlyLittle adventurers (0-7yrs)The whole family
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.
Moonfleet Manor
Dinosaurland Fossil Museum
AttractionsBigger explorers (8yrs+)Dog-friendlyThe whole family
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.
Moonfleet Manor
Portland Bill
AttractionsExperienceThe whole family
Known for its iconic lighthouse that’s been guiding ships since 1906, this area is popular for its scenic walks, birdwatching, and fishing opportunities.
Moonfleet Manor
Weymouth Sea Life Adventure Park
AttractionsBigger explorers (8yrs+)Little adventurers (0-7yrs)The whole family
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.
Moonfleet Manor
Lyme Regis
AttractionsBigger explorers (8yrs+)Dog-friendlyExperienceLittle adventurers (0-7yrs)SignatureThe whole family
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.
