# Dorset Heavy Horse Centre (Cafe), Verwood — Reviews > Rated 4.8/5 from 1,485 Google reviews. Conservation center with rare-breed heavy horses, blacksmith displays, petting zoo & vintage trucks. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/dorset/restaurants/dorset-heavy-horse-centre-cafe (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Tourist Attraction # Dorset Heavy Horse Centre (Cafe) Edmondsham, Dorset [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2831453141827279790&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/103589707143794495900) **In short:** Dorset Heavy Horse Centre (Cafe) is a place to eat in Dorset, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1,485 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 7 October 2026 · source: Google Places Conservation center with rare-breed heavy horses, blacksmith displays, petting zoo & vintage trucks. Summary via Google ## About Dorset Heavy Horse Centre (Cafe) The cafe at Dorset Heavy Horse Centre sits within a sculpture park featuring works by Simon Gudgeon arranged across landscaped gardens. It holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. Dogs are welcome. The cafe serves food and cakes. The site includes an art gallery, lakes and maintained paths through the grounds. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Dorset Heavy Horse Centre (Cafe)'s own website](https://www.dorset-heavy-horse-centre.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). Visitors say this farm park offers a wide variety of activities, including horse-drawn carriage rides, tractor rides, vintage fairground rides, and extensive play areas. They also highlight the excellent value, noting that all rides and activities are included in the entry price. Guests mention the staff are incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about the animals. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.8 / 5 (1,485 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Dorset Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1598356). [More restaurants in Dorset](https://staycation.co.uk/dorset/restaurants) ★ 4.8 (1,485 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.dorset-heavy-horse-centre.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01202 824040](tel:01202824040) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Dorset **Plus Code** 9C2WV4W6+XG ### 🏨 Places to stay near Dorset Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Call Dorset Heavy Horse Centre (Cafe) on +44 1202 824040. ## More near Dorset Heavy Horse Centre (Cafe) ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Chaseborough farm ★ 4.9 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/wimborne-minster/hotels/chaseborough-farm) - [The Fleur de Lys Inn ★ 4.3 · 2.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cranborne/hotels/the-fleur-de-lys-inn) - [Home Farm House ★ 4.8 · 2.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/wimborne-st-giles/hotels/home-farm-house) - [The Compasses Inn ★ 4.3 · 3.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/fordingbridge/hotels/the-compasses-inn) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Stepping Stones 1.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dorset/cottages/stepping-stones-uk49783) - [The Hideaway 1.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dorset/cottages/the-hideaway-syk961904) - [Goodrest 1.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dorset/cottages/goodrest-syk956297) - [The Stables 1.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dorset/cottages/the-stables-uk48101) ### Campsites nearby - [Hillside Camping and Caravan Site ★ 4.5 · 0.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dorset/camping/hillside-camping-and-caravan-site) - [Verwood Camping and Caravanning Club Site ★ 4.5 · 1.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dorset/camping/verwood-camping-and-caravanning-club-site) - [The Old Vicarage Certificated Location ★ 4.8 · 2.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chippenham/camping/the-old-vicarage-certificated-location) - [Lake Farm ★ 4.9 · 2.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/fordingbridge/camping/lake-farm) ### Things to do nearby - [Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park ★ 4.8 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/verwood/attractions/dorset-heavy-horse-farm-park) - [Verwood Hub Community & Leisure ★ 4.4 · 1.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/verwood/attractions/verwood-hub-community-leisure) - [Go Ape Moors Valley ★ 4.7 · 3.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ringwood/attractions/go-ape-moors-valley) - [Moors Valley Country Park ★ 4.6 · 3.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ringwood/attractions/moors-valley-country-park)