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Father's Day Dinner
Where: The Coconut Tree, Drgnflay Pan-Asian Restaurant, Pizzeria Valona, Jenkins & Sons, Le Bateau, Guildhall Tavern, No.9 On The Green, The Kings Head, Isabel's Brasserie, The Britannia, The Oaks, Brasserie Blanc, Wimborne Pig, Kingston Country Courtyard.
About: Treat your dad to a delicious meal this Father's Day! Make it a Father's Day to remember with mouth-watering dishes, great beverages and brilliant service. Whether your dad fancies an authentic Italian pizza, American style burger, or an array of Japanese classics, Dorset will certainly have something that will suit you and your dad this Father's Day.
Price: Various
Watersports
Where: Shaka Surf, South Coast Adventures, Rockley Watersports & Buddens Activity Centre
About: Think outside the box this Father's Day and do something extra special and adventurous. Dorset has numerous watersports schools that provide watersports hire and lessons.
From paddleboarding, surfing, windsurfing to kiteboarding, there are so many amazing activities that you and your dad can enjoy doing this Father's Day.
Price: Various
Picnic
Where: Dorset is home to a variety of beautiful parks, gardens and open spaces, as well as having a selection of picturesque beaches right by your front door. Check out our guide to Dorset's best beaches that provide you with the perfect space to enjoy a delicious picnic and watch the waves roll in.
About: A picnic in the park or on the beach is the perfect way to spend Father's Day this year! It gives you some time to bond whilst enjoying the beautifully scenic park or seaside views. You can pack your picnic basket with some of your dad's favourite treats and maybe add a bottle of bubbly to help make it extra special. Take a look at our best picnic spots in Dorset here.
Price: FREE access into parks and onto beaches, however some parking charges may apply.
BBQ
Where: Dorset has a selection of beautifully looked after gardens and parks which some allow you to cook up a storm with your disposable BBQ's. Take a look at our Top 3 BBQ Spots in Dorset to see which parks/gardens allow you to do BBQ's or provide park benches to enjoy your delicious feast.
About: A BBQ is perfect for Father's Day, you can cook up a selection of his BBQ favourites whilst your dad takes some time to relax or grab beer.
Price: FREE access to parks and open spaces, however parking charges may apply.
Farmer Palmers
Where: Farmer Palmers Farm Park Ltd, Wareham Road, Organford, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6EU
About: Dad can visit Farmer Palmer's for HALF PRICE this Father's Day 2024
You will be able to spend quality time together as a family, get homemade meals cooked for you, and enjoy double the fun for half the cost! Prepare your taste buds for a sizzling BBQ feast that will tantalize your senses! Join Farmer Palmers at the Chicken Coop (or Hen Hen Restaurant, weather permitting) to indulge in their mouth watering BBQ treats. Farmer Palmers are here to serve up delightful summer meals that will keep your family coming back for more!
Wareham
Monkey World
Where: Tout Hill, Longthorns, Wareham, BH20 6HH
About: Monkey World is the place where families matter, and so Dads get 50% OFF entry this Father’s Day! Along with 260 monkeys & apes, your families can see their primate dads- Hananya the chimpanzee, whose daughter is the mischievous 8 year old Thelma, or orangutan Tuan, who looks tough but always has time for a play session with little Awan. Price: All dads will receive 50% OFF Entry on Father's Day
Upton House Food & Music Festival 2025
Where: Upton House, Poole Road, Upton, Poole, BH17 7BJ
About: The 2025 Upton House Food & Music Festival returns, offering a tantalising selection of premium cuisine, delightful drinks, and sensational tunes to celebrate Father's Day weekend!
It is a brilliant family festival that provides the perfect day out full of high quality street food traders that offer various cuisines, divine selection of artisan and local produce from Dorset's best suppliers, and stalls from rum, gin and wine producers that give you the chance to visit some exceptional beer tents, prosecco and cocktail bars.
Price:
- £7 Adult
- £3 Child
- £16 Family
Drinks
Where: Jenkins & Sons, Le Bateau, Guildhall Tavern, The Britannia, Coconut Tree, Drgnfly Pan-Asian, The Oaks, Brasserie Blanc
About: Celebrate Father's Day with a pint at one of Dorset's most popular pubs! Dorset plays host to an array of incredible pubs that offer some of the most mouth-watering ales, spirits, beers, largers, cocktails and wines.
Price: From £10
Walks
Where: Dorset have some of the most gorgeous picturesque gardens, beaches and parks that offer you the space to get some fresh air, excerise and a chance to spend some quality time with your dad, making it the perfect Father's Day activity!
Whether you fancy a walk along the beach where you can listen to the bright blue waves or a walk where you can go past all the beautiful trees, whichever you prefer, Dorset has it all!
About: Whether the sun is shinning or not, a long walk with your dad is the ideal activity that gives you some bonding time. Take a look at our Top 10 Walks in Dorset.
Price: FREE entry to all parks and gardens, however parking charges may apply.
Leisure Activities
Where: Dorset plays host to an array of fantastic leisure centres that provide outdoor space to enjoy activities such as; tennis, golf, fishing or cycling. Government guidlines have allowed golf clubs, outdoor tennis courts and fishing to be enjoyed!
TGt Favourites: David Lloyd & Individuality Swimming & Fitness
About: Is your dad bored of sitting at home? Well, give him the perfect Father's Day by playing a round of golf together at one of Dorset's best golf clubs, catch some fish at one of Dorset's best fishing destinations, or work up a sweat on your bike and go cyclling around some of Dorset's best parks.
Price: Various