Dorset, Somerset &amp; Bristol


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-world-s-end-almer-near-blandford-forum"><a href="https://worldsendalmer.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The World&#8217;s End,</a> Almer, near Blandford Forum</h2>



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<p>Located on the Charborough Estate, between Wimborne and Bere Regis, there&#8217;s been a pub here for some 600 years; a smuggler&#8217;s haunt, a sailors&#8217; stopover and where Churchill and Eisenhower <em>may</em> <em>have </em>chatted D-Day preps over a pint. Enjoy Dorset cider, ales as well as fine wines, along with unpretentious Taste of the West Modern British nosh – with a separate kids&#8217; menu – made with local produce, in the gardens or out on the terrace. Kids will love running free around the large country garden meadow and clambering over the wooden play frame. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-old-thatch-stapehill-nbsp-near-wimborne"><a href="https://www.theoldthatch.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Old Thatch</a>, Stapehill,&nbsp;near Wimborne</h2>



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<p>This 17<sup>th</sup> century thatched (surprise, surprise) pub is just off the Castleman Trailway, a gentle 16-mile route following an old railway track, perfect for a light stroll or cycle before or after lunch. Tuck into pub classics including venison sausages, pies, fish &amp; chips, steak, salads and sarnies as well as wood-fired pizzas plus the &#8216;Little Thatcher&#8217; kids&#8217; menu. The Bear Island woodland play area with wooden climbing frames, swings and more should keep little ones busy. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-rising-sun-backwell"><a href="https://butcombe.com/the-rising-sun-pub-somerset/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Rising Sun</a>, Backwell</h2>



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<p>Scoff on all-day hearty pub classics in this mock Tudor pub in the village of Backwell in north Somerset, not far from Bristol and Weston-super-Mare (great for walks in the Mendips AONB, Cheddar Gorge and the north Somerset coast). Part of the Butcombe Brewing Co group (so award-winning beer), the pub has a large, grassy beer garden with a play area. Dedicated kids&#8217; menu. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-kingsdon-inn-kingsdon-near-somerton"><a href="https://www.kingsdoninn.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kingsdon Inn</a>, Kingsdon, near Somerton</h2>



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<p>Cut above English comfort classics and southern Italian-influenced dishes are on the menu at this chocolate box village pub with rooms. Sit back in the large garden out front and let the kids play on the village green beyond, complete with wooden pirate ship climbing frame, zip wire, swings and a footie field. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-langton-arms-tarrant-monkton-near-blandford-forum"><a href="https://www.thelangtonarms.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Langton Arms</a>, Tarrant Monkton, near Blandford Forum</h2>



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<p>Watch the kids wear themselves out on the play frame and slides from the beer garden at the award-winning – Dorset County winner at the National Pub &amp; Bar Awards 2023 for one – thatched pub. As much as possible is locally sourced and beef comes from their own farm and butchery. Children&#8217;s menu.</p>


Dorset & Somerset pubs with brilliant play areas

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