How should we entertain our grandchildren in Dorchester

Excitement is building because your grandchildren are coming to stay with you in Dorchester for a little holiday. The beds are made; the fridge is stocked with their favourite snacks and meals from Joey’s Family Foods but what activities would they enjoy whilst they are here? How can you entertain them, make magical memories and inspire their young minds?

That’s the easy part! We are so lucky to live in the wonderful town of Dorchester. Planning an unforgettable time together is simple, just follow this plan!

Ideas to entertain and engage younger grandchildren

Start with a session at one, or both, of our soft play centres for energetic indoor fun. We have Nikki’s Little Play Cafe in Brewery Square and 100 Giggles in Poundbury.

Head outside to the brilliant playgrounds at Borough Gardens with its play fountains and play equipment, The Great Field  with its popular wooden bespoke playpark and the wonderful traction engine at the King’s Road play park.

On sunny days, the fountains at Brewery Square are perfect for a splash in the fountains. You can follow this with a manageable walk for little legs round The Walks, and round Ratty’s Trail.

For a bit more adventure, take a group bike ride out to the nearby milkshake vending machine at Martinstown or encourage the kids to show off their moves at the skate park.

No visit is complete without popping into one of Dorchester’s toyshops. Lots of children enjoy collecting cuddly toys, Pokémon cards and opening blind boxes.

For a traditional sweet shop experience pop into Sugar Shack and let them choose so sweets from the jars just like your own childhood.

Bring your grandchild’s recent school topic learning to life through one of Dorchester’s brilliant museums and hands‑on experiences. Romans, Victorians, Egyptians, Neolithic Britain Dorchester has all of these topics covered! Many museums in Dorchester allow kids to enter free when accompanied by a paying adult. Lots also have special exhibitions or children’s trails and activities like the Shire Hall Museum’s Summer Smugglers’ Escapade. Here is a full list of Dorchester Museums, which one do you think your grandchildren will enjoy the most?

• Teddy Bear Museum
• Dinosaur Museum
• Teddy Bear Museum
• Terracotta Warriors Exhibition
• Tutankhamun Exhibition
• Dorset Museum & Art Gallery
• Shire Hall Museum
• Roman Town House

Round off the day with an early evening meal at O’Pasta or Pizza Express, where you and the grandchildren can relax, refuel, and relive your favourite moments from the day.