Kids' Clubs, Classes & Activities in Dorchester
200+ activities from 100+ local providers, for ages 0–21
The most popular activities for children in Dorchester are cricket, outdoor activities and swimming, with 109 local providers.
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All Stars Cricket - Shillingstone Cricket Club
ECB All Stars Cricket
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All Stars Cricket provides non-stop fun for all children aged 5-8 years old. The activity and game based programme is suitable for all skill levels, providing your child with the foundations to begin a lifelong love of physical activity and cricket, while making friends in a safe and enjoyable environment. Sessions run on Fridays at 17:30 - 18:30. Course dates: Fri, 8 May - Fri, 26 Jun 2026. Coach: Charlie Austin. Contact: charlie@austin-management.com, 07419116402.

Army Cadets — Dorset acf, Dorset acf
Army Cadets
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The Army Cadet Force offers young people aged 12-18 adventure training, fieldcraft, and personal development. County/Battalion: Dorset acf. Address: Sherborne ACF Blackberry Lane Sherborne Dorset DT9 4DE.

874 (Sherborne)
RAF Air Cadets
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Air Cadets - Cadet life is all about challenge, excitement and adventure. Cadets have many opportunities including UK and overseas camps, leadership courses, air experience flights and pilot training. The focus is always on enjoying yourself while improving your skills.

Water Babies Early Years Swimming — Wyvern Academy
Water Babies
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Water Babies Early Years Swimming classes (Age 3-4, Team Sculli). Children refine their swimming techniques, build endurance and gain confidence in the water. They develop stronger strokes and safety awareness, preparing them for swimming independently. Maximum 10 children per class. 30-minute weekly lessons. Venue: Wey Valley Campus, Dorchester Road, Weymouth, DT3 5AL. waterbabies.co.uk

Baby Sensory - DT3 5NG
WOW World Group
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Baby Sensory®, the multi-award winning sensory classes for babies from birth to 13 months. Why attend one of our award-winning Baby Sensory® classes?

The Dorset Snowsport Centre
Ski Club of Great Britain
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Main slope:110 metres. Nursery slope. 1 x Tow Lift. Surface: Snowflex. Features: tobogganing. Hire included in price. Cafe. 10am-8pm Mon Wed Fri and Sat 10am-10pm Tues Thurs and Sun

Curtain Raisers Backstagers
ClubHub UK
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a club for those interested in the backstage at the theatre, including wardrobe, lighting, sound and set design

BeaminsterGC
BoardGameGeek
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When: Every Sunday from 2 pm to 6pm. Where: Beaminster Youth Centre, 6 Prout Bridge, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3AY. What: We play board, card, miniatures and role playing games. BeaminsterGC Website: http://www.beaminstergc.co.uk/

Weymouth HC
England Hockey
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Regular Club. Open / Men / Boys, Women / Girls. Sessions: U10, U12, U14, Back To Hockey, Walking Hockey, Open / come and try session, Club Training, Summer League, Masters, Mixed Ages: Adult, Teen, Junior Contact: susieandcarl@gmail.com | 07912311514

Cattistock & Symene CC
England and Wales Cricket Board
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Cricket club offering programs for all ages and abilities.
Lego Club
Lego Club
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The Lego Club at Lyme Regis Library invites builders aged 5 and up to get creative with bricks. Each session encourages imagination and problem‑solving through themed building challenges.

ActionCOACH YESS Program - South West & South Wales (DT1 1XA)
ActionCOACH
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ActionCOACH YESS (Youth Entrepreneur Success Strategy) program with Simon Ellson in South West & South Wales. The YESS program teaches young people aged 12-22 entrepreneurial skills including business planning, financial literacy, goal setting, time management, and leadership. Students work with a certified business coach to develop real-world business skills and confidence. About your coach: Simon specialises in strategy for growth, his broad business knowledge means that there is rarely a challenge in business that he hasn’t faced. This together with 5 businesses of his own means he has developed a knack for spotting problem(s) within a business.
Featured providers in Dorchester

England and Wales Cricket Board
Cricket
51 activities at 45 venues in Dorchester

Water Babies
Swimming
10 activities at 2 venues in Dorchester

Army Cadets
Uniformed Groups
8 activities at 8 venues in Dorchester

ClubHub UK
Life Skills · Early Years · Golf
5 activities at 3 venues in Dorchester

England Hockey
Hockey
3 activities at 3 venues in Dorchester

WOW World Group
Baby Classes
3 activities at 3 venues in Dorchester
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Questions about kids' activities in Dorchester
How many children's activities are there in Dorchester?
BusyKids lists 292 children's activities in Dorchester from 109 local providers. The biggest categories are cricket, outdoor activities and swimming.
What are the most popular kids' activities in Dorchester?
By number of listings, the most popular activities in Dorchester are Cricket (67), Outdoor Activities (58), Swimming (26), Life Skills (22) and Performing Arts (19).
Are there holiday clubs in Dorchester?
Yes. There are 3 holiday clubs and camps listed in Dorchester. The next school break is the Christmas holiday 2026.
Are there activities for toddlers and teenagers in Dorchester?
Yes. 55 activities in Dorchester are open to babies and toddlers aged 0–4, and 159 to teenagers aged 12–16.
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