Bristol Airport 2 hr 12
Alum Chine Beach (9 min)
Picturesque beach offering lifeguards, pubs, ice cream parlors & a pirate-themed playground. Compton Acres (11 min)
Private garden founded in 1920 with visits, an on-site tea room & retail sales of plants & gifts. Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre (17 min)
Coastal nature reserve and conservation area with wild flowers and signs of ancient settlement. Brownsea Island (47 min)
Hiking, picnics & wildlife viewing, especially of red squirrels, are popular at this historic spot. Adventure Wonderland (14 min)
Amusement park with themed rides, inflatable slide, runaway train and trampolines, plus events. Knoll Beach Studland (41 min)
Beyond its sheltered waters & sandy beach, this scenic locale features a reptile discovery trail. Oceanarium (8 min)
Explore marine ecosystems at a waterside aquarium, plus feeding sessions and an underwater tunnel. Highcliffe Castle (21 min)
Gothic revival mansion dating from 1836, with restored exteriors, plus tearoom and gardens. Corfe Castle (37 min)
1000-year-old royal castle shaped by warfare, with ruins to explore, views and a wildlife walk. Bournemouth Pier (9 min)
Victorian pier with an amusement arcade, a variety theatre, a cafe and boat trips along the coast. Bournemouth Parks - Lower Gardens (9 min)
Leafy green space featuring attractions such as mini-golf & a giant tethered balloon, plus events. Old Harry Rocks (56 min)
Natural attraction featuring cliffside views of unique chalk formation, accessible by scenic walks. Isle of Purbeck (46 min)
Wildflower-filled island with coastal paths, dramatic cliffs, beaches & charming old villages. Splashdown (16 min)
Waterpark and leisure centre featuring multiple rides and flumes for kids, plus a water play area. Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum (6 min)
Eccentric Art Nouveau-style setting for private Victorian art collection and temporary exhibitions. | 
