Bristol Airport 2 hr 4
Isle of Purbeck (33 min)
Wildflower-filled island with coastal paths, dramatic cliffs, beaches & charming old villages. Brownsea Island (28 min)
Hiking, picnics & wildlife viewing, especially of red squirrels, are popular at this historic spot. Farmer Palmer's Farm Park (12 min)
Fun park with indoor/outdoor play areas, farm animals, woodland trails & a seasonal maize maze. Corfe Castle (25 min)
1000-year-old royal castle shaped by warfare, with ruins to explore, views and a wildlife walk. Swanage Railway (34 min) Upton Country Park (8 min)
Wooded parkland set out in the early 19th century with kids' play trail, tea rooms and Segway tours. Bournemouth Pier (20 min)
Victorian pier with an amusement arcade, a variety theatre, a cafe and boat trips along the coast. Compton Acres (13 min)
Private garden founded in 1920 with visits, an on-site tea room & retail sales of plants & gifts. Splashdown (11 min)
Waterpark and leisure centre featuring multiple rides and flumes for kids, plus a water play area. Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum (20 min)
Eccentric Art Nouveau-style setting for private Victorian art collection and temporary exhibitions. Oceanarium (19 min)
Explore marine ecosystems at a waterside aquarium, plus feeding sessions and an underwater tunnel. Old Harry Rocks (37 min)
Natural attraction featuring cliffside views of unique chalk formation, accessible by scenic walks. Knoll Beach Studland (33 min)
Beyond its sheltered waters & sandy beach, this scenic locale features a reptile discovery trail. Adventure Wonderland (25 min)
Amusement park with themed rides, inflatable slide, runaway train and trampolines, plus events. Sandbanks Beach (16 min)
Bayside beach popular for kitesurfing, with seafood restaurants & views across the English Channel. | 
