Bristol Airport 2 hr 2
Upton Country Park (8 min) Wooded parkland set out in the early 19th century with kids' play trail, tea rooms and Segway tours. National Trust - Kingston Lacy (22 min) Italian-style country manor with Egyptian artefacts, a notable art collection and a Japanese garden. Swanage Railway (33 min) Splashdown (14 min) Waterpark and leisure centre featuring multiple rides and flumes for kids, plus a water play area. 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. Old Harry Rocks (37 min) Natural attraction featuring cliffside views of unique chalk formation, accessible by scenic walks. Brownsea Island (28 min) Hiking, picnics & wildlife viewing, especially of red squirrels, are popular at this historic spot. Sandbanks Beach (18 min) Bayside beach popular for kitesurfing, with seafood restaurants & views across the English Channel. Knoll Beach Studland (33 min) Beyond its sheltered waters & sandy beach, this scenic locale features a reptile discovery trail. Compton Acres (16 min) Private garden founded in 1920 with visits, an on-site tea room & retail sales of plants & gifts. Isle of Purbeck (32 min) Wildflower-filled island with coastal paths, dramatic cliffs, beaches & charming old villages. Oceanarium (22 min) Explore marine ecosystems at a waterside aquarium, plus feeding sessions and an underwater tunnel. Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum (23 min) Eccentric Art Nouveau-style setting for private Victorian art collection and temporary exhibitions. Farmer Palmer's Farm Park (11 min) Fun park with indoor/outdoor play areas, farm animals, woodland trails & a seasonal maize maze. |