IT'S not all about pubs, hairdressers and gyms reopening on Monday.
Theme parks, zoos and other outdoor attractions will also welcome visitors back for the first time in months.
Families will be relieved to make the most of what's on offer during the Easter holidays.
Here’s our round-up of what will be opening up across Dorset
Nothe Fort
Built in 1872 to protect Weymouth and Portland harbours, Nothe Fort, in Barrack Road is now one of Weymouth’s premier tourist attractions and is set to reopen to the public on Monday subject to Government guidelines.
For more information, visit: www.nothefort.org.uk
Weymouth Sea Life Adventure Park
For those keen to travel a little further, Weymouth Sea Life Adventure Park will reopen its outdoor spaces from 10am on Monday.
Visitors will be able to see otters, seals and Humboldt penguins as well as explore the outdoor rockpool, Caribbean Cove play area and Splash Fountains.
Although Sea Life Weymouth will not fully reopen until May 17 - more of its outdoor entertainment venues will reopen on Monday including the Rockpool, the water play jets at Castaway Bay, and the Caribbean Cove Gallery.
A spokesperson said: “Sea Life Weymouth is set to fully reopen on May 17, but luckily from April 12, we’re able to offer lots of outdoor fishy fun – and at a discounted cost when you book online.
"Guests will be able to check out a whole host of our coolest creatures who prefer to live outside, including otters, seals and penguins.
"What’s more, you can meet starfish and crabs at our outdoor rockpool, enjoy hours of splashy fun in our water play jets at Castaway Bay or climb aboard the Caribbean Cove Gallery and sail away on a magical outdoor adventure.
"Or for those who fancy something more competitive, our outdoor Pirate Adventure Mini Golf, which features 18 holes of piratical putting, Jolly Roger galleons, treasure chests, gunpowder barrels and more is open and ready for the tee off.
"As always, safety measures will be in place throughout the attraction to take care of visitors and colleagues alike. All of our team, plus of course our aquatic residents, are all looking forward to welcoming al fresco visitors next week and to hopefully reopening entirely on May 17."
For opening times and ticket prices visit: www.visitsealife.com/weymouth/tickets-prices
Sherborne Old Castle
The grounds of Sherborne Old Castle, in Castleton Road are now open.
The castle, which is run by English Heritage, is a 12th-century ruin set in beautiful grounds next to New Sherborne Castle.
For more information, visit: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/sherborne-old-castle
Portland Castle
Portland Castle, in Liberty Road, which is also run by English Heritage, is set to reopen to the public on May 17.
For more information: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/portland-castle
Bennetts Water Garden
Bennetts Water Gardens is an eight-acre garden in Chickerell, near Weymouth.
The water gardens, in Putton Lane, is set to reopen to the public on Monday.
For more information, visit: www.bennettswatergardens.com
Abbotsbury Swannery
The West Dorset tourist attraction is home to the world’s only managed colony of nesting mute swans and is set to reopen on Monday.
Abbotsbury Swannery is the only place in the world where visitors are able to walk through the heart of a colony of nesting Mute Swans. A visit to this beautiful place is considered to be one of the best things to do in Dorset.
To find out more, visit: www.abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk/swannery
Monkey World
Monkey World, in Longthorns, Wareham will welcome visitors to see its array of primates on April 12.
A spokesman from the venue said: "Monkey World is pleased to be reopening to the public on April 12.
"It has been a difficult year, being closed to the public for eight months, and with our 260 rescued and endangered monkeys and apes trusting us to continue to provide the high standard of care they deserve.
"Monkey World relies on the entrance fee of visitors to care for the primates here, and indeed to carry out our rescue work - even in the past year we have had to carry out emergency rescues, and build new enclosures to house those monkeys."
For more, visit: www.monkeyworld.org/visit-the-centre
Swanage Railway
Calling all steam train enthusiasts! Months after its hugely successful Steam and Lights event during the Christmas period, passenger services will finally resume at Swanage Railway from Monday.
Advanced bookings now open with a COVID Guarantee which means that tickets remain safe should the situation change.
Trains will be running to Corfe Castle, Norden and Swanage.
To see the timetable and make a booking, visit https://www.swanagerailway.co.uk/calendar
Adventure Wonderland
Popular family theme park Adventure Wonderland reopens on Monday.
The park has been busy making changes to the site over the past few months and has remained closed since November apart from for its festive production The Santa Show which was held over the winter break.
Visitor numbers will be limited to give people more space to move around the park and all attractions are being sanitised between rides.
A wide range of outside rides and attractions will be open daily, including family favourites such as Jungle Falls, Battle Boats, Wild Bill’s Runaway Train and the Turbo Teacups.
This year the mark celebrates its 30th anniversary and brand new nine-hole crazy golf course Alice at the Movies is set to open in May.
Visitors are advised to check opening times and attraction availability on the website prior to arrival.
Pre-booked tickets are available at www.adventurewonderland.co.uk.
Farmer Palmer's
Family farm Farmer Palmer's, in Poole, will reopen on Monday and online booking is now open.
Attractions set to open include pedal tractors, straw mountain, large barns, sand play, go karts, trim trail with takeaway service available in the restaurant.
To book, visit www.farmerpalmers.co.uk/times-and-prices
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