Bristol Airport 2 hr 2
Farmer Palmer's Farm Park (11 min)
Fun park with indoor/outdoor play areas, farm animals, woodland trails & a seasonal maize maze. Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre (23 min)
Visitors can view rescued & endangered primates in this open-air animal park with a gift shop. Corfe Castle (23 min)
1000-year-old royal castle shaped by warfare, with ruins to explore, views and a wildlife walk. Swanage Railway (33 min) Old Harry Rocks (37 min)
Natural attraction featuring cliffside views of unique chalk formation, accessible by scenic walks. Compton Acres (15 min)
Private garden founded in 1920 with visits, an on-site tea room & retail sales of plants & gifts. Brownsea Island (28 min)
Hiking, picnics & wildlife viewing, especially of red squirrels, are popular at this historic spot. National Trust - Kingston Lacy (22 min)
Italian-style country manor with Egyptian artefacts, a notable art collection and a Japanese garden. Splashdown (13 min)
Waterpark and leisure centre featuring multiple rides and flumes for kids, plus a water play area. Sandbanks Beach (18 min)
Bayside beach popular for kitesurfing, with seafood restaurants & views across the English Channel. Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum (22 min)
Eccentric Art Nouveau-style setting for private Victorian art collection and temporary exhibitions. Isle of Purbeck (32 min)
Wildflower-filled island with coastal paths, dramatic cliffs, beaches & charming old villages. Knoll Beach Studland (33 min)
Beyond its sheltered waters & sandy beach, this scenic locale features a reptile discovery trail. Oceanarium (21 min)
Explore marine ecosystems at a waterside aquarium, plus feeding sessions and an underwater tunnel. Upton Country Park (8 min)
Wooded parkland set out in the early 19th century with kids' play trail, tea rooms and Segway tours. | 
