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  1. Do you enjoy visiting National Trust properties or maybe you have never been to one before?  From now until Friday 14th March 2025 you can visit a National Trust site with the family for FREE!

    You can use the pass at over 200 locations which include gardens, castles and historic houses.  In Dorset we have Kingston Lacy where you can explore the stunning house, beautiful gardens, acres of parkland and 2 fun play areas or visit Corfe Castle which was established by William the Conqueror and partially destroyed in the English Civil War.  There are many more properties to visit in Dorset including Hardy’s Cottage, Max Gate and Cloud’s Hill.

    This single-use pass allows free entry for two adults and up to three children or one adult and up to four children from the date of issue up until Friday 14th March 2025.  This pass does not include free parking at locations which charge a fee.

    Some places may be busier at certain times and on certain days, weekdays are usually quieter than weekends.  Some properties may require booking in advance and it is advisable to check the webpage of the place you’d like to visit to see if you need to pre-book.

    To check which locations are exempt from the offer, please visit The National Trust.

    Reach PLC digital passes have now sold out online at The Mirror however at the time of writing they are still available at The Express and OK.  Or you can purchase a copy of the Daily Express, Daily Mirror or The Daily Star from Saturday 18th until Sunday 26th January 2025 and complete the voucher inside.  On the day of your visit you will need to show either your online voucher or paper copy to gain entry.

    Please note, passes may be limited and terms and conditions may apply.

    National Trust Offer Jan 2025

  2. Need ideas for things to do with the family in January?  You'll find some fun events and shows listed below.

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    SEA LIFE WEYMOUTH SEAHORSE HOTEL INTERACTIVE TRAIL

    Dates: Wednesday 1st January – Sunday 16th February 2025
    Address: SEA LIFE Adventure Park, Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7SX
    Website: SEA LIFE Adventure Park

    Jan Feb 16 SEA LIFE Weymouth Seahorse Hotel 2025

     

    MONKEY WORLD HALF PRICE JANUARY OFFER

    Dates: Thursday 2nd – Friday 31st January 2025
    Address: Monkey World, Tout Hill, Longthorns, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6HH
    Website: Monkey World

    Monkey World Jan Offer 2025

      

    ILLUMINATE AT BLUE POOL

    Dates: Thursday 9th January – Sunday 23rd February 2025
    Address: The Blue Pool, Furzebrook Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5AR
    Website: The Blue Pool

    Jan Feb Illuminate Blue Pool 2025

       

    THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ

    Dates: Thursday 23rd January – Saturday 1st February 2025
    Address: Shaftesbury Arts Centre, 13 Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8AR
    Website: Shaftesbury Arts Centre

    Jan Feb Shaftesbury Arts Wizard of Oz 2025

      

    TREASURE ISLAND

    Date: Tuesday 28th January 2025
    Address: Elim Church Hall, Curzon Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4PP
    Date: Wednesday 29th January 2025
    Address: Stour Connect Day Centre, Stourview Close, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1JF
    Website: Treehouse Theatre

    Jan 28 29 Treasure Island Bournemouth Sturminster Newton 2025

     

    THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS

    Dates: Thursday 30th January – Saturday 1st February 2025
    Address: The Anne Biddlecombe Hall, Tarrant Keyneston, Dorset, DT11 9JE
    Website: The Tarrant Valley Players

    Jan 30 31 Feb 1 Wind in the Willows 2025

     

    CHILDREN'S DISCO IN AID OF GRASSINGTON HOUSE

    Date: Friday 31st January 2025
    Address: Dorchester Community Nursery School, York Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QA
    Facebook: Dorchester Community Nursery School

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    BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

    Dates: Friday 31st January & Saturday 1st February 2025
    Address: West Lulworth Village Hall, 4 Church Road, West Lulworth, Dorset, BH20 5SG
    Booking: Ticketsource Lulworth Players

    Jan 31 Feb 1 Beauty and the Beast West Lulworth 2025

     

    If you know of any more family friendly events in January then please do Contact Us.

     

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    Dorsetmums has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this site and does not accept liability for any errors or omission. Please also note that an event or venue may cancel or close at any time and you should consider contacting beforehand to check an event is running.