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North Dorset District Kid friendly Holidays

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    A large, intricate grass art installation featuring abstract figures.

    Cerne Abbas Giant

    Rating: 9.0/10 (28 reviews)

    Towering over the countryside and shrouded in mystery, Britain's largest chalk drawing is a curious and compelling destination.

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    A quaint village with stone houses, cobblestone streets, and a view of the sea in the distance.

    Gold Hill Museum

    Rating: 8.2/10 (14 reviews)

    You can browse the exhibits at Gold Hill Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Shaftesbury. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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    A historic castle surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

    Wardour Castle

    Rating: 9.0/10 (7 reviews)

    You can learn about the history of Tisbury when you stop by Wardour Castle. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

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    Larmer Tree Gardens

    Rating: 9.4/10 (8 reviews)

    Enjoy an outing to Larmer Tree Gardens during your stay in Tollard Royal. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

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    White Mill

    Rating: 10.0/10 (1 review)

    You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in White Mill during your travels in Shapwick. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

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    Blandford Forum Town Museum

    Rating: 8.0/10 (1 review)

    You can spend time exploring the galleries in Blandford Forum Town Museum during your trip to Blandford Forum. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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    Royal Signals Museum

    You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Royal Signals Museum in Tarrant Monkton.

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    Messums Wiltshire

    Rating: 8.0/10 (1 review)

    You can spend time exploring the galleries in Messums Wiltshire during your trip to Tisbury. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

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    Top Kid friendly North Dorset District Hotels

    Crown Hotel

    Terrace/patio
    • Address: West Street, Blandford, Forum, Blandford Forum, England, DT11 7 AJ, GB
    • Location: 6 mi from North Dorset District
    • Star rating: 3/5
    • Guest rating: 9.2/10 (Wonderful, 208 reviews)
    • Price: £67, includes taxes & fees, 6 Dec - 7 Dec, for Top Kid friendly North Dorset District Hotels

    Plumber Manor

    A stone building with a traditional design, featuring a central entrance with a covered walkway, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and outdoor seating areas.
    • Address: Hazelbury Bryan Road, Sturminster Newton, England, DT10 2AF, GB
    • Location: 3 mi from North Dorset District
    • Star rating: 3/5
    • Guest rating: 9.6/10 (Exceptional, 25 reviews)
    • Price: £206, includes taxes & fees, 22 Nov - 23 Nov, for Top Kid friendly North Dorset District Hotels
    • Review: Perfect….just perfect!

    The Crown at Marnhull

    A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, stone walls, and a chandelier.
    • Address: Crown Road, Sturminster Newton, England, DT10 1LN, GB
    • Location: 3.9 mi from North Dorset District
    • Star rating: 4/5
    • Guest rating: 9.2/10 (Wonderful, 410 reviews)
    • Price: £114, includes taxes & fees, 22 Nov - 23 Nov, for Top Kid friendly North Dorset District Hotels
    • Review: It's such a nice place in such a charming area. Their thatched roof looks so very cool. Their staff is just excellent, they all take pride in doing an excellent job. I met the sous chef twice, she and her husband (the chef) make a great team. They have a lovely old bar and I took two friends there for the Sunday roast dinner. They have a good sized parking lot. You won't be at all disappointed.

    King John Inn

    A breakfast setting with a croissant, coffee, and newspaper on a wooden table.
    • Address: Tollard Royal, Salisbury, England, SP5 5PS, GB
    • Location: 8.2 mi from North Dorset District
    • Star rating: 4/5
    • Guest rating: 9/10 (Wonderful, 83 reviews)
    • Price: £81, includes taxes & fees, 15 Nov - 16 Nov, for Top Kid friendly North Dorset District Hotels
    • Review: Excellent all around and lovely staff

    Greyhound Inn Freehouse

    A building with a green door, a wooden fence, and hanging flower baskets.
    • Address: North St, Winterborne Kingston, England, DT11 9AZ, GB
    • Location: 10.1 mi from North Dorset District
    • Star rating: 3/5
    • Guest rating: 9.4/10 (Exceptional, 33 reviews)
    • Price: £72, includes taxes & fees, 15 Nov - 16 Nov, for Top Kid friendly North Dorset District Hotels
    • Review: Great stay at a great pub with good well priced food, room clean and well maintained. Only problems, finding somewhere to eat Monday night and as a business traveller would have like breakfast to be served a little earlier. Although the breakfast tray was good.

    The Kings Arms

    A historic building with a sign for "Kings Arms Country Pub & Hotel".
    • Address: North Street, Sherborne, England, DT9 4NL, GB
    • Location: 11.3 mi from North Dorset District
    • Star rating: 5/5
    • Guest rating: 9/10 (Wonderful, 60 reviews)
    • Price: £145, includes taxes & fees, 1 Dec - 2 Dec, for Top Kid friendly North Dorset District Hotels
    • Review: Clean environment and very friendly and helpful staff.

    The Benett Arms

    A wooden cabin with a sliding door, a small patio with a table and chairs, and two potted plants.
    • Address: The Benett Arms, Shaftesbury, England, SP7 9AS, GB
    • Location: 9.6 mi from North Dorset District
    • Star rating: 3/5
    • Guest rating: 8.4/10 (Very good, 7 reviews)
    • Price: £113, includes taxes & fees, 22 Nov - 23 Nov, for Top Kid friendly North Dorset District Hotels
    • Review: "Lovely quiet spot, great for having a drink in the garden after a day out. Pet friendly which was great. The dog was able to stay in the room and go in the bar too which was nice. Unfortunately the room was not very clean. There was dust and cobwebs everywhere. The skirting boards hadn't been touched. The bathroom was clean but not a deep clean level as there was dust and grime around the toilet. The towels were plentiful and clean. The bedding was clean but the divan itself had a stain as...

    A spacious, well equipped private annexe with garden and parking in Shaftesbury.

    A two-story building with a blue storefront labeled "The Dorsel Store."
    • Address: Shaftesbury Dorset, ENG, GB
    • Location: 6.7 mi from North Dorset District
    • Guest rating: 10/10 (Exceptional, 20 reviews)
    • Price: £121, includes taxes & fees, 15 Nov - 16 Nov, for Top Kid friendly North Dorset District Hotels
    • Review: Superb apartment in a very quiet neighbourhood! Super clean and very comfortable! Highly recommend!

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