Southampton Airport 41 min
Highcliffe Castle (14 min)
Gothic revival mansion dating from 1836, with restored exteriors, plus tearoom and gardens. Hurst Castle (2 hr 34)
At the end of a shingle spit, a fortress with 38-ton guns, a lighthouse exhibition and cafe. Adventure Wonderland (20 min)
Amusement park with themed rides, inflatable slide, runaway train and trampolines, plus events. National Motor Museum, Beaulieu (34 min)
250-plus vehicles and World of Top Gear, plus each ticket gives access to Abbey and Palace House. Alum Bay (1 hr 34)
Tourist attraction named for its multi-colored sand cliffs & views of the Needles rock formation. The Needles Landmark Attraction (1 hr 29)
Family-friendly rides and attractions by sand cliffs with a chairlift to the beach and a lighthouse. The New Forest (21 min)
Camping and outdoor recreation Brownsea Island (1 hr 3)
Hiking, picnics & wildlife viewing, especially of red squirrels, are popular at this historic spot. Old Harry Rocks (1 hr 12)
Natural attraction featuring cliffside views of unique chalk formation, accessible by scenic walks. The Needles (1 hr 34)
Picturesque set of chalk landforms with a lighthouse, chairlift, boat tours & other amenities. Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum (23 min)
Eccentric Art Nouveau-style setting for private Victorian art collection and temporary exhibitions. Oceanarium (23 min)
Explore marine ecosystems at a waterside aquarium, plus feeding sessions and an underwater tunnel. New Forest National Park (11 min)
Wildlife, activities and cultural heritage, plus New Forest Centre, tour bus and regular events. Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre (15 min)
Coastal nature reserve and conservation area with wild flowers and signs of ancient settlement. Bournemouth Pier (24 min)
Victorian pier with an amusement arcade, a variety theatre, a cafe and boat trips along the coast. | 
