Our Top Pick of Things to Do in West Dorset for Teenagers

Teenagers are notoriously difficult to please during a family holiday. Spending time away from home means more time with mum and dad and leaving friends and games consoles behind! But, fear not, there are a wide selection of attractions suitable for older children within easy reach of our Dorset holiday parks. With so many different activities on offer, we guarantee teens will enjoy every moment of their camping or caravan holiday on the Jurassic Coast.

Here’s our pick of the top things to do in West Dorset for teenagers.

Dorset Foot Golf

Dorset Foot Golf at our Highlands End Holiday Park, is an 18 hole crazy Foot Golf course with obstacles.

The course has many different obstacles to make it fun and exciting. There are spectacular views over West Bay and along the Jurassic Coast to Portland Bill. The course is suitable for all ages and abilities. Guests staying at a WDLH Park save 10% by downloading our WDLH app and signing in with your booking details.

West Bay Canoes, West Bay

Take a guided open top canoe tour along the River Brit with West Bay Canoes. The two-hour trips are a great way to discover lesser-known parts of Dorset and admire the wildlife and scenery. You will be accompanied by an experienced guide who will teach you to safely manoeuvre and turn. Along the two kilometre journey you will travel up stream to a creek near Bridport before making your way back to bustling West Bay.

The Tunnel Treetops, Axminster

Teenagers will love this action-packed, high ropes course at The Tunnel Woodlands near Axminster. The forest lies within an Area of Natural Beauty and offers an afternoon of fun for all the family. There are 11 obstacles, including rope bridges, zip wires and suspended walkways to negotiate as you make your way along the route. Each of the obstacles test different skills and has various elements to overcome. Spectators are free to follow the route at ground level to capture photos as the kids conquer their fears!

West Bay Charters, West Bay

Young anglers will enjoy a boat fishing trip with West Bay Charters. Head out into Lyme Bay and try to catch a variety of species whilst drifting or fishing at anchor. There are a range of trips available, lasting between 3 and 8 hours. There are even 1 hour mackerel trips if you’d prefer to test your sea legs before committing to a full day on the water! The friendly crew will be on hand to help you out if you’ve never fished before. This is a great activity for intrepid kids to enjoy whilst on holiday.

Stand Up Paddle Boarding, West Bay

Stand up paddle boarding is all the rage in Dorset and absolute must during your stay at one of our holiday parks. Join Sara, a highly qualified instructor to master the art of this fun water sports activity whilst experiencing the beauty of the Jurassic Coast. Sara offers a dedicated kids club aimed at improving young people’s water confidence through games and fun activities. There are also one to one lesson’s, guided tours and group sessions available, if all members of the family want to give it a go. If you already have some experience you can hire a board at West Bay’s Middle Beach if you’d prefer.

Paragliding, West Bay

This activity is reserved for only the most daring of teens. Soar high above the Jurassic Coast on a tandem paragliding trip with Sky Safaris. Fly thousands of feet in the air and take in the views from above. This adventure activity is undoubtedly one of the best ways to see the beautifully scenery for which the South West is famed. The introductory trips typically last 15-30 minutes and take off from West bay. You’ll head towards Thorncombe Beacon before landing on the beach or on the cliff top.

Lyme Bay Rib Charter, West Bay

Enjoy an adrenaline fuelled boat trip along the Jurassic Coast with Lyme Bay Rib Charters. Head out to sea on a state-of-the-art, high-speed rib and experience the beauty of the Dorset Coastline at break neck speeds. The skipper will carry out impressive manoeuvres, including high speed turns and full throttle charges through the waves.
This is the ultimate activity for thrill seekers looking to spend some time on the water during a stay at one of our West Dorset Leisure Holidays parks. The trip lasts a quarter of an hour and covers approximately 6 miles of coastline. Advance booking is recommended but it is sometimes possible to reserve a space on the Quayside. It’a must on a day out with teenagers in Dorset.

2020 Skate & Ride, Bridport

2020 Skate & Ride is the ideal hangout for avid skateboarders or BMXers. The indoor skatepark can be found in the Gore Cross Business Park in Bridport and boasts a selection of ramps, including a vert wall, hidden dip ramp, mammoth jump and quarter pipes of varying heights. All riders are required to wear a helmet and there is a café and seating area with viewing monitors for family members to watch. Due to the small size, only 10 riders can use the facility at any time, so we highly recommend booking your session in advance.

The Tunnel Target Sports Centre, Axminster

Learn how to safely fire a gun under expert supervision at The Tunnel Target Sports Centre near Axminster. The world class rifle range is housed within a disused road tunnel and was built to prepare athletes for the 2012 Olympics. There are a number of shooting experiences on offer, some of which are available to young people aged 12 and over. Sessions typically last 1 hour and include target practice and detailed information on safe handling. All firing is carried out in a controlled manor with appropriate safety measures in place.

West Dorset Leisure Holidays

West Dorset Leisure Holidays are a family run group of 5 holiday parks on or near the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. The parks offer excellent accommodation and facilities and each of them is unique, so you are bound to find one to suit you. Accommodation includes lodges, caravans, glamping and pitches for touring & camping.

Facilities include Martin’s Bar & Restaurant, Highlands End Leisure Club, the Little Fire Station Soft Play and park nature trails. The parks are family friendly, dog friendly and are situated in beautiful coastal and countryside locations with a great range of places to visit and things to do nearby. We have caravan and lodge holiday homes for sale across all 5 parks. Find out more here, or check availability and make a booking.