The Purple Turtle
A welcoming Dorchester café with outdoor seating and a 4.5-star rating — an easy, relaxed choice for a family coffee stop.

Bars · Dorchester
The Crown Inn is a relaxed pub in Dorchester serving traditional fare, and with a solid 4.6 rating from over 300 reviews, it's clearly doing something right by its regulars. There's outdoor seating too, which is handy when you've got little ones who need a bit of room to wriggle. Easy on the wallet as well, so it won't sting for a family lunch.

A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
A welcoming Dorchester café with outdoor seating and a 4.5-star rating — an easy, relaxed choice for a family coffee stop.
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