Activities at Weymouth Bay

We know little ones feel safe and more secure when they’re with mum or dad, so we run sessions just for you and baby to enjoy together. With you beside them we’ll encourage them to paddle, splash and play to really get a feel for the water.

Expect party tunes, inflatables and plenty of splashing about! These pool parties are especially for kids aged between 5 and 7, so get the kids to put on their goggles, and warm up those singing voices for a truly splashing time! These sessions cost £5 and grown-ups will need to come along with them too.

Got a strong arm and steady eye? Why not become a bowman for the day? With help from our expert instructors you’ll be firing like Robin Hood in no time.

En garde! Pop on those masks and protect yourselves with the padding – we want to see your best cross swords and parry attacks. Our friendly instructors will make sure that the kids (and you too) have a great time and stay safe.

Your little ones will love our mini sports created especially with them in mind. They can try their little hands at archery or fencing!

Can your kids score like Suarez or defend like Silva? They can show us their saves and finishes at our very own Football Academy. Learn new skills from our sports coaches – they’ll teach you tips and tricks before getting you into a real game. We’ll award prizes and certificates to all those taking part. If your little ones are aged between five and nine, they’ll learn lots with our classic coaching and little skills school. Don’t forget their football kit and let’s see who can bend it like Beckham!

Can your kids score like Suarez or defend like Silva? They can show us their saves and finishes at our very own Football Academy. Learn new skills from our sports coaches – they’ll teach you tips and tricks before getting you into a real game. We’ll award prizes and certificates to all those taking part. If your kids are aged between 10-15, they’ll love our drills and organised tournaments. Don’t forget their football kit and let’s see who can bend it like Beckham!

Head to our colourful courses with your putter and scorecard in hand – it’s time for some friendly competition. Navigate around the holes carefully as each one is different to the last and has its own surprises, traps and obstacles for you to overcome. Progress through and the winner could be you!

Join us for fun and friendly seaside games such as football, tag rugby, frisbee or rounders. It’s a chance to meet other families, get some gentle exercise and the best part – we’ll arrange, so all you need to do is turn up! We’ll work around the weather so we could be on the sports court or sometimes we’ll head to the beach.

Take a break from walking or driving around the park and put your pedal power to the test. Hire one of our karts and see what a nice change it makes.

Let our team of pre-school experts give your little ones the confidence and balance to set off on their first set of wheels. Our Balanceability programme, Learn2Bike is especially for kids between 2½ and 6 years old. You will need to stay with your little one during the session.

As you know being able to swim is a great life skill, brilliant exercise and lots of fun too. Our expert instructors will teach your tots some basic strokes to really gain confidence in the water. This session is for kids aged 4 years and over, and we do need a grown-up to come along too – your whoops of encouragement will mean a lot! We do advise you book more than one session to really make a lasting improvement.

Kids love sand, and in this fun activity they can sprinkle colourful variations to create their very own masterpiece. And the best bit is they can take their work home to treasure forever.

Your little tadpoles can really let off some steam as they quickly turn the handles that spin the double paddlewheels of these cute and colourful boats. It’s a great way to tire out particularly energetic youngsters!

There’s no need for seaweed and tides – grab your board and take to the water on one of our open-deck pool kayaks. We’ll kit you out and show you how to get the hang of paddling about. Our pools are lovely and warm, and you’ll have no worries about bumping into a fish or two. So if pool fun is more your thing, bring along the whole family.

Our little water vehicles look like something between a floating dodgem and a Jet Ski – your kids will just love riding around the pools.

Let our underwater AquaJets take your kids on a ride around the pool. As they hold on tight, they will swiftly glide through the water making twists and turns whilst chasing each other – you can join in too!

If you’re aged 8 or over then you’re invited to our pool party this holiday! There will be games, our famous floats and inflatables – all waiting to be enjoyed with the latest chart-topping tracks.

This game is fun for all the family, whatever your age. Chalk the cue, rack ’em up and show off your skills as you teach the kids how to play. Kids can play together as long as you’ve got a close eye on them. Can they master those trick shots? It’s all about keeping your aim true – just don’t accidentally pot the black!

Essential for any young explorer – learn the ways of the forest with a little help from our expert Rangers. Find out how to light a fire with only the natural surroundings at hand. There may even be a tasty treat at the end’ as this session offers a hot chocolate and a marshmallow.

Create and build your own parachute cord survival bracelet. They’re a must-have for all adventurers (and it looks cool too). The bracelet can be unwoven in an emergency and can be used as fishing line, sewing thread or net. During the 82nd Space Shuttle mission, the astronauts used their cords to repair the Hubble Space Telescope.

Essential for any young explorer – learn the ways of the forest with a little help from our expert Rangers. Find out how to create shelters with only the natural surroundings at hand.

We all take water for granted don’t we? Turn on the tap and it’s there! Well with a little help from our friendly park Ranger, you can learn the art of water purification, how to extract water, clean the water and get it ready for drinking.

Googly eyes and pipe cleaners at the ready! Come and make your very own flowerpot man or woman in our creative session which combines crafty fun, gardening and artistry all in one. Watch their hair grow then cut it all off and start again!

How much fun can you have with some leaves? Answer - lots. Think of a fun design, like a cat, bird or caterpillar, then find your perfectly-shaped leaves to create this. Searching is half the fun. Practice your design on paper first, then when you're happy, stick it onto your canvas and paint it.

Fancy making a few birdies chirpy? Or even house a bat? With the help of our crafty Rangers you can build a home for the creatures that live in our park – or you can take it home with you to place in your own garden! Our Rangers will show you the best places to perch these habitats, so you can easily spot a robin or two.

Perfect for all the budding Van Gogh’s in the family, and you’ll end up with your very own sunflower. Grab a brush and paint your plant pot. Let your imagination run wild with spots, stripes, flowers or even a face. When your design is finished, fill the plant pot with compost then plant a sunflower seed. Sit back and watch it grow!

Join our Rangers and let them help you create some fantastic pebble art. Can you make a cat, caterpillar or even a ladybird? Build your creation using a variety of stones of all shapes and sizes, then start painting and dazzle your friends with your amazing design. This activity costs £5 for two pebbles and the whole family can enjoy it. Kids must be with a grown-up.

Roam around our park with one of our Rangers to find recycled materials to create your very own giant scrapheap animals. From spiders to elephants, you and the kids can really let your imaginations run wild – create it, decorate it and even give your creature a name.

Let our clever Rangers guide you through the world of creating stick creatures. Which one will you create? A hedgehog, spider, owl or sheep – or think of one of your own. It’s amazing what you can make with some twigs, pine cones, acorns, leaves, pipe cleaners and felt.

Take a walk on the wild side with our expert Rangers, and follow the tracks of some of the unusual animals on our holiday park. Amaze yourself with your new-found tracking skills as you learn to spot the different prints made by different animals, their habits and direction of travel.

Have you ever noticed the many different species of plants and trees? Well let our expert Rangers teach you how to tell an oak from an elm, their uses for medicine, bushcraft, and which ones can be eaten, and which ones to keep away from.

Many of the sessions take place in or around a tepee. Take a second and breathe in that fresh air. Far from the hazy city skies, our parks are nestled within wonderful natural surroundings. Our family activity Go explore is similar to orienteering without the need for a compass. We’ll point you in the right direction to make the most of the highlights of the unique and beautiful settings of each of our parks. So grab some treasured time with each other, tie up your walking shoes, put together a picnic and set yourselves on a voyage of discovery!

Ahoy me hearties, there's treasure to be found in our parks! With the help of our Rangers, you'll find items and solve cryptic clues to help you along the way as you hunt for the 'X' marks the spot where the treasure is hidden.

Creepy crawlies to beautiful butterflies – our brainy Rangers can teach you all about them in our guided hunt for mini beasts. You can explore our parks from top to bottom, find out where the best hiding places are and discover all there is to know about a bug’s life.

Take a deep breath of the fresh outdoor air on our free guided nature trail sessions. With our very own expert Rangers you can learn all about the wildlife that lives on our parks and along the coast and find out about the history and the heritage of the park itself.

Can you tell your aquatic warbler from your yellowhammer? Our clever Rangers can tell you all about the birds that visit and live on our parks. They even know what these beautiful creatures spend their time doing and what they like to eat. A little birdie told us that you can even rustle up your very own bird food to place at the feeding station!

A fun, family-focused activity, led by one of our friendly park Rangers. Families can explore the coast and find out more about the RNLI, whilst learning how to keep safe beside the seaside. During a fun session, our Ranger will teach you the RNLI safety advice, a must for all coastal explorers. Our expert Ranger will take you on a guided trail and through mini games, help you to: get to know the coastal landscape, learn how to have fun in and around the sea and the safety measures you need to take to keep you and our family out of dangers way. Each family will receive a booklet and there’ll be a sticker for all children.