Bristol Airport 2 hr 16
Brownsea Island (53 min)
Hiking, picnics & wildlife viewing, especially of red squirrels, are popular at this historic spot. Alum Chine Beach (17 min)
Picturesque beach offering lifeguards, pubs, ice cream parlors & a pirate-themed playground. Bournemouth Pier (11 min)
Victorian pier with an amusement arcade, a variety theatre, a cafe and boat trips along the coast. Oceanarium (11 min)
Explore marine ecosystems at a waterside aquarium, plus feeding sessions and an underwater tunnel. Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum (10 min)
Eccentric Art Nouveau-style setting for private Victorian art collection and temporary exhibitions. Corfe Castle (44 min)
1000-year-old royal castle shaped by warfare, with ruins to explore, views and a wildlife walk. Splashdown (24 min)
Waterpark and leisure centre featuring multiple rides and flumes for kids, plus a water play area. Compton Acres (18 min)
Private garden founded in 1920 with visits, an on-site tea room & retail sales of plants & gifts. The Needles (1 hr 45)
Picturesque set of chalk landforms with a lighthouse, chairlift, boat tours & other amenities. Old Harry Rocks (1 hr 2)
Natural attraction featuring cliffside views of unique chalk formation, accessible by scenic walks. Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre (8 min)
Coastal nature reserve and conservation area with wild flowers and signs of ancient settlement. Knoll Beach Studland (47 min)
Beyond its sheltered waters & sandy beach, this scenic locale features a reptile discovery trail. Adventure Wonderland (18 min)
Amusement park with themed rides, inflatable slide, runaway train and trampolines, plus events. Isle of Purbeck (53 min)
Wildflower-filled island with coastal paths, dramatic cliffs, beaches & charming old villages. Highcliffe Castle (14 min)
Gothic revival mansion dating from 1836, with restored exteriors, plus tearoom and gardens. | 
