Moors Valley Country Park and Forest
Moors Valley Country Park and Forest is a garden, park & outdoor in Dorset, England. Entry is free. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.
| Price | Free entry Moors Valley official: free entry, pay for parking. Term-time weekdays £2.70; weekends £4-£14.50; school holidays £5.70 (1 hr) up to £17 (5 hrs+). Weekend early bird £2.50 before 10.30am. Play trail, Gruffalo trail, Go Ape and steam railway. |
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| Opening times | Opens from 8am. |
| Best time to go | Dry days; arrive early in holidays. |
| School holiday tip | Early July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. |
| Best ages | All ages All ages. |
| If it rains | Outdoor: pick dry days |
| Parking | Pay by stay; see note. |
| Food | Restaurant and snack kiosks; picnics welcome around the lake. Two large adventure play areas and a one-mile play trail. |
| Money saver | Free or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic. |
| Top tips | Play trails, Go Ape, a miniature railway and bike hire; parking is the main cost. |
| What to pack | Wellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream |
Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source
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