Bristol Airport 2 hr 12
Knoll Beach Studland (39 min)
Beyond its sheltered waters & sandy beach, this scenic locale features a reptile discovery trail. Old Harry Rocks (54 min)
Natural attraction featuring cliffside views of unique chalk formation, accessible by scenic walks. Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre (18 min)
Coastal nature reserve and conservation area with wild flowers and signs of ancient settlement. Alum Chine Beach (9 min)
Picturesque beach offering lifeguards, pubs, ice cream parlors & a pirate-themed playground. Farmer Palmer's Farm Park (24 min)
Fun park with indoor/outdoor play areas, farm animals, woodland trails & a seasonal maize maze. Sandbanks Beach (14 min)
Bayside beach popular for kitesurfing, with seafood restaurants & views across the English Channel. Isle of Purbeck (44 min)
Wildflower-filled island with coastal paths, dramatic cliffs, beaches & charming old villages. Shell Bay (47 min)
White-sand beach with a ferry, dunes & nature area, along with ship-watching & a fine-dining eatery. Oceanarium (9 min)
Explore marine ecosystems at a waterside aquarium, plus feeding sessions and an underwater tunnel. The New Forest (17 min)
Camping and outdoor recreation Swanage Railway (45 min) Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum (7 min)
Eccentric Art Nouveau-style setting for private Victorian art collection and temporary exhibitions. Bournemouth Pier (9 min)
Victorian pier with an amusement arcade, a variety theatre, a cafe and boat trips along the coast. Adventure Wonderland (14 min)
Amusement park with themed rides, inflatable slide, runaway train and trampolines, plus events. Poole Park (16 min)
Lakeside park with playgrounds, mini golf & tennis courts, plus windsurfing & kayaking lessons. | 
