Places to visit in June plus special activities and discounts for Father’s Day

From tanks to monkeys, active pursuits to relaxing strolls, there’s something for everyone at Dorset’s Top Attractions this June, including ideas for Father’s Day!

Get ready for fun-filled days and memory making this June in Dorset.

Farmer Palmer’s is an award-winning Farm Park packed with exciting indoor and outdoor adventures for families with children aged 0-8 years. Enjoy homemade treats from the Hen House Restaurant! Treat the father figures in your life with half-price tickets for them this Father’s Day Weekend, June 14th & 15th…book ahead and save!

This Father’s Day, RockReef is offering Dads a free PierZip ride with every full-paying customer on Sunday 15th June. A thrilling gift idea for adventurous families! Just book two single rides and use code RRDAD25. Limited availability, early booking recommended. Terms apply.

Treat yourself (or a tank-loving Dad) to the perfect Tank Museum gift this Father’s Day. From grenade style hot sauce to tank-shaped slippers, there’s something for every tank fan. Order before the 10 June (UK addresses only) to receive yours in time for the special day! 

Discover the beauty of Bennetts Water Gardens, an eight-acre escape home to the National Plant Collection® of Water Lilies. Wander across a stunning Claude Monet-style Japanese Bridge, step into a Tropical House, enjoy serene Woodland Walks, and explore the Museum.

A special treat for Fathers Day! ‘Half price admission for dads!’ Head on down to the Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park, an award-winning day out for every generation! What lies behind the stable door for Dad’s? From Vintage trucks & displays to whizzing around on the go-carts. Daily presentations and a stop off at Smokey Joes Cafe for lunch. The perfect place to create special memories as a family! 

Dad’s get 50% off entry at Dorset’s Monkey World on Father’s day! Book online. Plus on 21st June Monkey World opens an hour early at 9am, exclusively for visitors with autism and their families. Sensory trails, a calm room, and drop-In room for support all ensure that Monkey World is a great day out – for all.

Are you ready for an exhilarating outdoor adventure with family and friends at a Go Ape Moors Valley in Dorset?  Navigate thrilling treetop challenges, conquer exciting obstacles, and forge lasting memories together in the stunning Moors Valley Country Park. Plus give the Dad in your life an unforgettable Father’s Day. Will he embrace his inner Tarzan swinging through the trees or become a Segway pro conquering the off-road trails? If you’re looking to really spoil him, he can do both with the ‘Double your Day’ discount offer. Book his thrilling adventure now! 

Visit TANKFEST 2025, the world’s best display of historic moving armour returns 27 – 29 June! Stars of the Tank Museum’s collection run alongside guest tanks and vehicles from the British Army, plus Living History encampments and expert lectures. Tickets are selling fast, book today.

With so many incredible places to visit and special Father’s Day offers available, June in Dorset promises fun for all. Make this month memorable and treat your Dad (and the whole family!) to a day out they won’t forget. View our list of top places to visit in Dorset this June.