Rain Doesn’t Ruin a Day Out in Dorset. A Bad Plan Does
We all know the feeling. The trip is booked, the picnic is packed, and then the sky over Dorset turns grey and stays that way. Most people give up and stay in. We think that’s a waste of a perfectly good day.
A rainy day in Dorchester can actually be the best kind of day out, as long as you know where to head. Here’s how to spend it at Brewery Square.
Hop between the showers
The Square is compact, so you’re never more than a minute’s dash from the next door. And if you come by train, you step straight off at Dorchester South into the Square. No soggy walk from the car park required.
The Odeon in Dray Horse Yard is the classic rainy day rescue. A film, a big tub of popcorn and two hours where nobody cares what the weather’s doing. Check listings and book ahead at weekends: https://www.odeon.co.uk/cinemas/dorchester/
Break out of an escape room
The Great Big Escape gives you 60 minutes to solve the puzzles and get out. It’s brilliant for families with older kids, friends or a work team that needs shaking up. You’ll be so focused, you’ll forget it’s raining at all. Book Here: https://thegreatbigescape.com/
Let the little ones loose
Nikki’s Little Play Café on Pope Street has soft play for little ones and proper coffee for the grown-ups. Probably the best thing to happen to a wet Tuesday. More info here: https://nikkislittleplaycafe.co.uk/
Go digging for treasure| Rain is the perfect excuse for a slow browse.
- Vinyl Van on Pope Street is a dream for record lovers. Flick through the crates and see what you find.
- Memory Lane is packed with vintage, retro and modern collectables. Everyone finds something that takes them right back.
- Halo Fine Art on Pope Street is a calm, beautiful space to wander and find a piece by a local artist.
- Loco Loves is a clothing and lifestyle boutique full of gifts you didn’t know you needed.
