Things to do with kids in Dorset

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Pliosaur the Terrifying Sea Rex

1st-2nd January 2026

Venue: Museum of Jurassic Marine Life - The Etches Collection

See the amazing Pliosaur skull discovery and learn more aobut how it lived, hunted and died in the Jurassic seas of Kimmeridge

Giant Sea Monster

1st January 2026

Venue: The Etches Collection

See the Pliosaur skull discovery and learn more about how it lived, hunted and died

Theatre & Cinema

Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest

29th August-29th November 2025

Venue: Corfe Castle

Family quest to learn about the ghostly figures roaming the castle ruins

Theatre & Cinema

Sherborne International Film Festival

16th-19th October 2025

Venue: Powell Theatre, Sherborne

Film screenings - see the website for the full line-up

Theatre & Cinema

Purbeck Film Autumn Festival

17th October-2nd November 2025

Venue: Various locations

See the website for the full line-up

Christmas 2025 in Dorset

Christmas 2025 in Dorset

Festive fun, Where's Santa, theatre and more

Children's Parties in Dorset

Children's Parties in Dorset

The best party providers in Dorset

SEND Facilities in Dorset

SEND Facilities in Dorset

Accessibility information for families in Dorset

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Whats on in Dorset

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