‘Dorset is the perfect place to start an adventure’ ‘I’m bored! Can we go home now?’ can cause a sinking feeling if you’re out and about with kids, either on holiday or at the weekend. Now, with ‘Kids’ Dorset’ in your pocket or glovebox, you need never worry again. Whether it’s walking in the Fossil Forest at Lulworth, spotting dolphins at Durlston, toasting crumpets at Herady’s Cottage or feeling the force in Winspit Caves where Doctor Who was filmed, your kids can choose from more than 40 places and associated activities across the county, each suggested and tested by local children and their parents. From secret beaches and smugglers’ coves to ancient hillforts and romantic castles, Dorset has it all, inspiring writers down the years such as Enid Blyton and Roald Dahl. Many of the ideas are free, proving that you don’t have to spend a fortune to have a good time
you just need ‘Kids’ Dorset’. In the words of one child, ‘Dorset is the place to start an adventure.’ AUTHOR: Born and brought up in Dorset, Sarah-Jane Forder now lives in Dorchester, after a long career working for Publishers Jonathan Cape and Bloomsbury in London. A former editor of The National Trust Magazine, she is currently a freelance writer and editor. Feeding her passion for history, wildlife and the environment, she is constantly out walking in Dorset with her daughter and assortment of dogs. Originally published in 2012, ‘Kids’ Dorset’ was written out of Sarah-Jane’s desire to bring today’s modern, savvy children back in touch with the natural world. SELLING POINTS:
40 places and associated activities across the county, each suggested and tested by local children
Discover secret beaches, smugglers’ coves, ancient hillforts and romantic castles!
Featuring a checklist of handy information
‘Superbly researched, beautifully written and full of delightful surprises, Kids’ Dorset is the perfect guide for parents, grandparents and children looking for fun, activity and interest in the county. Highly recommended,‘ - children’s writer, broadcaster and journalist Terence Blacker 45 colour illustrations
