Dorset has a wealth of activities and groups for preschoolers, from sports to messy play, sensory to toddler groups. You can see the whole list, split by area and day here. Check out some of our favourites below!
Child in the Wild offers regular, outdoor and all weather under 5’s, family (all ages), and home education Forest School sessions. We also do woodland birthday parties, bespoke events and pre/primary school sessions. There is something for everyone!
Come and explore our private woodland site, complete with fire circle, mud kitchen, slack-line, hammock, mini-tyres, tree swing, and more! Have a go at fire lighting, den building, whittling, tool use, scavenger hunts, nature crafts and games, willow crafts and all sorts of other activities. Every session is different, and all Forest School activities are always optional. We end sessions with a hot chocolate and s’mores around the campfire.
Facebook – Child in the Wild Forest School
Instagram – @childinthewild_forestschool
Email – childinthewild@outlook.com
🚂 Trainmaster Tots offers weekday sessions for our youngest train fans!
We visit various locations and fill the halls with a variety of ride on trains, pop-up tents, musical toys, fancy dress, books, track building & more!
Facebook – TrainmasterDorset
Instagram – @trainmasterdorset
Email – dorset@trainmaster.co.uk
Fun, structured sessions introduce tots and younger children to rugby, through games, challenges and play, as well as providing opportunities for learning colours, counting and more! Suitable for ages 2.5 – 7yrs.
Sessions have to be booked online, but you can request a trial class.
Saturdays, from 9.35am
Tel: 03453 130122
These lovely sessions are held at both Dorchester and Blandford Forum libraries for families with young children with additional needs and their siblings. They include sensory play, stories and rhymes.
The SENsational sessions are free, but do need to be booked as they usually fill up.
Tel: 01305 224440
Outdoor stay and play group, also offering help, support and advice if needed. Runs throughout the summer. Free and suitable for 0-5yrs.
Wednesdays, 10 – 11.30am
Tel: 01258 474036
Address: Shaftesbury Children’s Centre, Wincombe Ln, SP7 8PZ
If you know of a group or class that isn’t on our website, please let us know!
