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These venues currently accept the Dorset Max Card.
Please contact the venue for more information about opening times and to confirm that prices or concessions remain valid before you visit. Concessions are available with your Dorset Max Card and proof of ID.
Sports and Leisure
| Venue | Concessions | Contact details | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1610 Dorchester Sports Centre | Discounted swimming prices of £3.25 for Max Card holders and carers. | 01305 858400 |
Coburg Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HR |
Andrew Simpson Centre (water sports) |
10% off all Royal Yachting Association courses. | 0300 124 0449 |
Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, Osprey Quay, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1SA |
| Cumulus Outdoors | Free carer with proof of disability for any adventure activity, subject to availability. | 01929 422480 |
Cobbler's Lane, Swanage, BH19 2PX |
| Osprey Leisure Centre | 50% off all public swims for Max Card holders and one parent or carer. | 01305 824378 |
Castletown, Fortuneswell, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1BD |
| Purbeck Sports Centre | Free gym start-up package for Max Card holders. Discounted gym entry charge. Free swim sessions for Max Card holders, plus discounted rate for one accompanying person. |
01929 500000 |
Worgret Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4PH |
| Rockley Water Sports | Poole Park: £1 off hire, plus 20% off 1 or 2 hour taster sessions. Rockley Point: 10% off RYA courses. |
01202 677272 |
Poole Park Lake, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2SF Rockley Point, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4RW |
| The Royal Chase Hotel Swimming Pool | 50% discount for Max Card holders. | 01747 853355 01747 851969 |
The Royal Chase Hotel, Shaftesbury, Dorset. SP7 8DB |
| Snowtrax | Discounted access to Alpine Adventure Park for Max Card holders, and free access for carers. £9 for 30 minutes of Ringo and Ski Bobs, Monday to Sunday. Booking by phone is essential. |
Snowtrax website | Matchams Lane, Hurn, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6AW |
Museums and Gardens
| Venue | Concessions | Contact details | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens | Group rate for all Max Card holders. | Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens website 01305 871387 |
Buller's Way, Abbotsbury, Dorset, DT2 4LA |
| Blandford Fashion Museum | Free entry to children and free entry to carers of disabled entrants. |
Blandford Fashion Museum website 01258 453006 |
Lime Tree House, The Plocks, Blandford Forum, DT11 7AA |
| Dorset Museum | Half price entry for Max Card holders, plus free entry for carers. | 01305 262735 |
High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XA |
| Portland Museum | Free entry for all Max Card holders under the age of 16. £1 discount for all Max Card holders over the age of 16. | 01305 821804 |
217 Wakeham, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1HS |
| Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden | Free entry for all. | Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden website 01747 852910 |
Park Walk, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8JR |
Countryside and Animals
| Venue | Concessions | Contact details | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbotsbury Swannery | Group rate for all Max Card holders. | 01305 871130 |
New Barn Road, Abbotsbury, Dorset, DT3 4JG |
| Avon Heath Country Park | One year's parking for only £10 for all Max Card holders. | Avon Heath Country Park website 01425 478082 |
Brocks Pine, St Ives, Ringwood, Dorset, BH24 2DH |
| Dorset Falconry Park | Free entry for carers with one full paying concession. | 01305 250710 |
Lewell Mill Lane, Lewell, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8AN |
| Farmer Palmer's Farm Park | One free tractor trailer ride for Max Card holders and one guardian. Collect your token from staff on arrival. | Farmer Palmer's Farm park website 01202 622022 |
Wareham Road, Organford, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6EU |
| Kingston Maurward Animal Park and Gardens | Free entry for all. | Kingston Maurward Animal Park and Gardens website 01305 215000 |
Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PY |
| Longdown Activity Farm | Discounted entry for Max Card holders, plus free entry for one guardian or carer. Booking online is essential. | Longdown Activity Farm website 02380 292837 |
Deerleap Lane, Ashurst, New Forest, Hampshire, SO40 7EH |
Cinemas and Theatres
| Venue | Concessions | Contact details | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Arts | Discounts for Max Card holders. | 01305 266926 |
The Corn Exchange, High East Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1HF |
| The Octagon Theatre | To ensure that your special requirements are met under the Essential Companion Scheme. If you use a wheelchair, are registered disabled, or need specific seating or access, you can contact the Box Office directly. They will be able to assist you in making the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs. | 01935 422884 |
Hendford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1UX |
Outdoor Education
| Venue | Concessions | Contact details | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weymouth Outdoor Education Centre (WOEC) | 10% discount on all self-funded activities for Max Card holders. | Weymouth Outdoor Education Centre website 01305 784927 |
Knightsdale Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0HS |
Shops and Beauty
| Venue | Concessions | Contact details | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Reflexology | £5 off for all Max Card holders and carers. | 07980 667290 |
7 Livingstone Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1HL |
| Dorset Scrap Store | Free yearly individual membership for all Max Card holders. | 07565 577094 |
The Factory, 14 Alder Hills, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4AS |
Other activities
| Venue | Concessions | Contact details | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wookey Hole Caves | 10% discount off standard admission for Max Card holders. Not valid with any other offer. | 01749 672243 |
Wookey Hole, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1BB |
| Oceanarium | Disabled concession rate and all disabled ticket holders can claim a free carer on arrival. | Pier Approach, Bournemouth, BH2 5AA | |
| Upside Down House | If you have a Max Card, you can get a 20% discount. | 01375 374725 |
Westover Road Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth, BH1 2BU |
| Winchester Science Centre | A Max Card is accepted as evidence of access requirement. The card will give free carer access with one full paying concession. | Winchester Science Centre website 01962 863791 |
Telegraph Way, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1HZ |