subject: What to do While Visiting Dorset [print this page] You can do a lot when it comes to holidays in Dorset and Torquay holidays as both the places offer diverse things to see and do to its travellers. From wide sandy beaches to majestic castles and from wide lush gardens to interesting museums, Dorset and Torquay have them all. Here are some of the main things that you can do on your holidays to Dorset
Beaches
Both the places boast of some of the best beaches in the UK that you must not miss on your holidays to Dorset. Weymouth beach is full of golden sand and is quite popular for sunbathing. It is indeed an interesting place for kids and adults alike. You can also visit the very fascinating beach, Durdle Door during your Torquay holidays as it offers some of the best panoramic views. If you are looking for a quieter beach, you can visit the Ringstead beach which is full of pebbles and sand. For adventure seekers, Swanage beach offers a variety of water sports activities like water surfing, windsurfing and waterskiing.
Museums
Your holidays in Dorset would be incomplete without visiting the very famous museums of Dorset and Torquay. You can take your children along to the Tank Museum, which would surely be a learning experience for you and your children. The Torquay museum is a must-visit place during your Torquay holidays that exhibits various artefacts, fossils and weapons. Apart from this, the major attraction of the Torquay museum is the gallery on the famous crime writer- Agatha Christie which depicts her childhood pictures and images along with the her writings. Another recommended museum that you can visit during your holidays to Dorset is the Dorset County Museum. It exhibits items that cover the Jurassic coast along with galleries on local history, wildlife and geology.
Boat Trips
A boat trip in Dorset on one of the days of your Torquay holidays or Holidays to Dorset is worth experiencing. There are many day and evening cruise trips that are being organized regularly in Dorset to add a little more value to your holidays. A cruise from Swanage to Bournemouth is a lovely way to experience the Jurassic heritage coast. Another interesting cruise is the Firework cruise all set to amuse its guests with wonderful fireworks in the sky along with music, lights and bar. This is an evening cruise which starts from 7:30 p.m.
Wildlife Parks
You can visit the wildlife parks during your Torquay holidays. Abbotsbury Swannery is a lovely place to visit which is the only place in the entire world where you get to walk through the colony of mute swans. Another must visit place is the Monkey World in Dorset. Built on 65-acres of beautiful woodlands, it is a sanctuary for apes and monkeys which combines fun and education. You even get the chance to meet the star of the TV show, "Monkey Business" and "Monkey Around" in the play area.
