What is Dorchester Like for Family-Friendly Vacations?

If you have been trying to find the perfect family-friendly vacation destination, you might want to think about welcoming Dorchester. Here you'll find various types of activities sure to delight both kids and adults alike. From its beautiful countryside to the historic sites, Dorchester has lots of things to see and do that everyone will enjoy. Spend a day checking out attractions like Tutankhamun: The Exhibition, Weymouth Bay and Dinosaur Museum. When it's time to rest after a day exploring the area with the family, Dorchester has various places to stay, such as family hotels with swimming pools and hotels with family suites. You can make a choice from 19 Dorchester accommodations to find one you and your whole family will like.

What Are Some Places to Stay with Kids in Dorchester?

Our travelers have rated these as their favorite kid-friendly hotels:

The Manor House

3.5-star hotel with bar, near Chesil Beach
• • Kid's meals • Free parking • Free cooked breakfast • Free in-room WiFi • Attentive staff



The Fox & Hounds Inn

3-star Dorchester inn with bar
• • Free parking • Restaurant • Free in-room WiFi • Playground • Attentive staff



George Albert Hotel and Spa

3-star hotel with spa, bar
• • Kid's meals • Free parking • Free in-room WiFi • Spacious rooms



The Oak at Dewlish

• • Free parking • Restaurant



Royal Yeoman B&B

3-star B&B
• • Free parking • Free full breakfast • Free in-room WiFi

What Should I See and Do with Kids in Dorchester?

You’ll discover that Dorchester and the surrounding area provides lots of interesting things to see while you're in town with the kids. Here are some recommendations to make your stay both educational and lots of fun:

Parks
• • Borough Gardens
• • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
• • Sculpture by the Lakes

Museums & Art Galleries
• • Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
• • Dinosaur Museum
• • Dorset Teddy Bear Museum

Sights & Landmarks
• • Weymouth Bay
• • Cerne Abbas Giant
• • Roman Town House

Food & Drink
• • Bonjour
• • Yalbury Cottage
• • The Old Tea House