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From shopping on famous Worth Avenue to having a beach day or visiting the local museums, there’s always more to do and see in Palm Beach.


We’ve put together a selection of treats to ensure your stay with us is a memorable one.

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Henley Hillbillies
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Henley Hillbillies

Old Henley Farm, Dorchester DT2 7BL

Henley Hillbillies offers a wide range of activities including quad biking, archery and clay pigeon shooting experiences. Suitable for individuals, small or large groups, activities can be customised to your needs and budget. For children, they offer junior experiences, for example, their quad biking experience is suitable for children aged 8 - 15 years old.

Distance: 12 miles
Journey time: 22 minutes

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Teddy bear museum dorset

Teddy Bear Museum

Salisbury St, Dorchester DT1 1JU

Discover Dorset’s enchanting Teddy Bear Museum, with Edward Bear and his family of people-sized bears in Teddy Bear House. From the earliest antique teddy bears to today’s TV favourites, over 100 years of teddy bears from all over the world are displayed within the museum. Just be warned – you’ll want to take them all home!

Distance: 13 miles
Journey time: 20 minutes

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Abbotsbury Swannery

Abbotsbury, Weymouth DT3 4JG

Established by Benedictine Monks and now under the stewardship of the Ilchester Estates, Abbotsbury Swannery is also worth a visit – this is one of the few places in the world where one can walk amongst swans, and home to the world’s only managed colony of nesting mute swans, spread over 25 acres.

Distance: 17 miles
Journey time: 30 minutes

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Standup Paddle Boarding

Fun for all the family, instructor Sarah offers a range of lessons, including ones for children. She also hosts Fitness classes and holds a children's club.

Distance: 13.5 miles
Journey time: 28 minutes

Tel: + 44 (0) 7902 242207

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Jurassic Coast Fossil Hunting

Coast Path, Bridport DT6 6JU

Seatown offers a pebbly beach with views of Golden Cap, the south coast’s loftiest cliff, and good fossil-hunting potential. Stop for lunch at The Anchor Inn, a chocolate-box pub right on the beach. Its large outdoor dining area is ideal for children who want to go out and explore under the watchful eyes of their parents.

Distance: 18 miles
Journey time: 35 minutes

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Corfe Castle Model Village

Corfe Castle Model Village

Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20 5EZ

Corfe Castle Model Village features life size soldiers, a fairy garden, a fossil corner, a wildlife garden, giant games and a miniature museum. Afterwards, enjoy a ‘Famous Five’ picnic at Corfe Castle, Enid Blyton’s inspiration for Kirren Castle. Take a hamper and rug and find a grassy spot in the outer bailey or west bailey within the Castle.

Distance: 36 miles
Journey time: 49 minutes

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Swanage Railway

Station House, Swanage BH19 1HB

Offering the most intensive heritage steam and diesel timetable experience than virtually any other preserved railway. Experience a unique journey through six miles of beautiful scenery passing the ruins of Corfe Castle, travelling to the blue flag beach at Swanage. You can even drive and fire a steam train with a one-hour footplate taster.

Distance: 40 miles
Journey time: 58 minutes

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