Bristol Airport 2 hr 6
Splashdown (15 min)
Waterpark and leisure centre featuring multiple rides and flumes for kids, plus a water play area. Oceanarium (23 min)
Explore marine ecosystems at a waterside aquarium, plus feeding sessions and an underwater tunnel. Bournemouth Pier (23 min)
Victorian pier with an amusement arcade, a variety theatre, a cafe and boat trips along the coast. Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum (24 min)
Eccentric Art Nouveau-style setting for private Victorian art collection and temporary exhibitions. Compton Acres (16 min)
Private garden founded in 1920 with visits, an on-site tea room & retail sales of plants & gifts. Old Harry Rocks (38 min)
Natural attraction featuring cliffside views of unique chalk formation, accessible by scenic walks. Isle of Purbeck (36 min)
Wildflower-filled island with coastal paths, dramatic cliffs, beaches & charming old villages. Corfe Castle (28 min)
1000-year-old royal castle shaped by warfare, with ruins to explore, views and a wildlife walk. Knoll Beach Studland (34 min)
Beyond its sheltered waters & sandy beach, this scenic locale features a reptile discovery trail. Farmer Palmer's Farm Park (15 min)
Fun park with indoor/outdoor play areas, farm animals, woodland trails & a seasonal maize maze. Sandbanks Beach (19 min)
Bayside beach popular for kitesurfing, with seafood restaurants & views across the English Channel. Upton Country Park (11 min)
Wooded parkland set out in the early 19th century with kids' play trail, tea rooms and Segway tours. National Trust - Kingston Lacy (27 min)
Italian-style country manor with Egyptian artefacts, a notable art collection and a Japanese garden. Brownsea Island (29 min)
Hiking, picnics & wildlife viewing, especially of red squirrels, are popular at this historic spot. Swanage Railway (37 min) | 
