Bristol Airport 2 hr 16
Brownsea Island (54 min)
Hiking, picnics & wildlife viewing, especially of red squirrels, are popular at this historic spot. Old Harry Rocks (1 hr 3)
Natural attraction featuring cliffside views of unique chalk formation, accessible by scenic walks. Adventure Wonderland (17 min)
Amusement park with themed rides, inflatable slide, runaway train and trampolines, plus events. Bournemouth Pier (12 min)
Victorian pier with an amusement arcade, a variety theatre, a cafe and boat trips along the coast. Alum Bay (1 hr 44)
Tourist attraction named for its multi-colored sand cliffs & views of the Needles rock formation. Alum Chine Beach (18 min)
Picturesque beach offering lifeguards, pubs, ice cream parlors & a pirate-themed playground. Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre (7 min)
Coastal nature reserve and conservation area with wild flowers and signs of ancient settlement. Knoll Beach Studland (48 min)
Beyond its sheltered waters & sandy beach, this scenic locale features a reptile discovery trail. Bournemouth Parks - Lower Gardens (12 min)
Leafy green space featuring attractions such as mini-golf & a giant tethered balloon, plus events. Highcliffe Castle (13 min)
Gothic revival mansion dating from 1836, with restored exteriors, plus tearoom and gardens. Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum (11 min)
Eccentric Art Nouveau-style setting for private Victorian art collection and temporary exhibitions. The Needles (1 hr 44)
Picturesque set of chalk landforms with a lighthouse, chairlift, boat tours & other amenities. Splashdown (25 min)
Waterpark and leisure centre featuring multiple rides and flumes for kids, plus a water play area. Avon Beach (13 min)
Family-friendly strip with swimming & a promenade lined by beach huts, plus a fish 'n' chips shop. Oceanarium (11 min)
Explore marine ecosystems at a waterside aquarium, plus feeding sessions and an underwater tunnel. | 
