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Dorset Heavy Horse Centre

Edmondsham Road, Verwood BH21 5RJ, England
44 1202 824040
Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Verwood
4.0 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
Type: Farms
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Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

A great day out, lots of things to do, friendly staff, Highly recommended! More

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glos uk
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Got there as it opened and saw the horses coming in from the over night field (a sight to behold) they all new where to go and were pleased to do so.When the talk started it was oh so clear that this man loved his animals. we were told how each one was rescued and how it had recovered. Something... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

We have two boys aged 2 and nearly 4, the fact we had to pay for them was ridiculous as there was nothing for them. Horse and cart to small for, wasn't even able to walk next to the. Tractor ride they weren't able to sit on my lap. To be honest there wasn't much left to do, see a... More

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Richard Street, Manager at Dorset Heavy Horse Centre, responded to this review
17 May 2012

with response to the previous visitors comments: Firstly we would like to point out that 2 year olds are charged a special tots price and they are able to benefit from : : Heavy Horse Wagon Rides ( for all ages) Tractor and Trailer rides (for all ages) minature pony and cart rides ( under 8/9 year olds) use of... More

Poole, Dorset, UK
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012
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Everyone had something to do at the Heavy Horse Centre - we loved it. It is small and friendly enough so that the kids could run off and see animals without my husband or me tagging along. I loved meeting the horses and feeding them the alfalfa pellets we bought at reception (I bought six cups and then went back... More

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isle of wight
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012
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We 100% recommended you visit this place - its fantastic! the talks about each horses history are very interesting (they are now clearly loved and well looked after at the heavy horse centre) . the kids (5 and 3 yrs old) absolutely loved the days out here and talk about them for months later! we visited 3 times in 2... More

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Southampton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012
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Lots to do for the grandchildren aged 5 & 7. They loved it! The tractor driving was 'awesome'. More

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Dorset
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012
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A cheap and wonderful place, the kids will love it. If your a city family - please bring your kids here. There are talks/hands on stuff and free rides on the wagons etc - I LOVE horses though More

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Weymouth, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

Well laid out with good information and interaction More

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Wimborne,
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2011
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Margaret, Diane & myself periodically check out the local attractions, in order we can properly recommend them to our guests staying at Hillside Camping & Caravanning site, in Verwood. A disappointed guest after all, doesn't revisit. Richard, his friendly wife and "family" team, always put on a great show. There is so much to see and do there, stroke the... More

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poole
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2011

took my wife and 3 kids, good value family ticket and helpful staff, everyone had a great day, kids got to drive a tractor and have pony rides, there are some beautiful gypsy caravans, the rescue horses were lovely. and the tin can alley was great fun.! would definatley go back again. More

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