| chocolate workshops run by the resident chocolatier are also available (fee). set in an imposing, 19th-century house, this boutique hotel with its own chocolatier is 3 miles from boscombe pier. the chic, chocolate-themed rooms all include en suite bathrooms, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking equipment, along with complimentary wi-fi and daily chocolate. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. complimentary breakfast and parking are provided
Bristol Airport 2 hr 13
Knoll Beach Studland (37 min)
Beyond its sheltered waters & sandy beach, this scenic locale features a reptile discovery trail. Bournemouth Pier (13 min)
Victorian pier with an amusement arcade, a variety theatre, a cafe and boat trips along the coast. Adventure Wonderland (15 min)
Amusement park with themed rides, inflatable slide, runaway train and trampolines, plus events. Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum (15 min)
Eccentric Art Nouveau-style setting for private Victorian art collection and temporary exhibitions. Compton Acres (8 min)
Private garden founded in 1920 with visits, an on-site tea room & retail sales of plants & gifts. Corfe Castle (35 min)
1000-year-old royal castle shaped by warfare, with ruins to explore, views and a wildlife walk. Splashdown (15 min)
Waterpark and leisure centre featuring multiple rides and flumes for kids, plus a water play area. Sandbanks Beach (13 min)
Bayside beach popular for kitesurfing, with seafood restaurants & views across the English Channel. Isle of Purbeck (43 min)
Wildflower-filled island with coastal paths, dramatic cliffs, beaches & charming old villages. Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre (20 min)
Coastal nature reserve and conservation area with wild flowers and signs of ancient settlement. Old Harry Rocks (53 min)
Natural attraction featuring cliffside views of unique chalk formation, accessible by scenic walks. Alum Chine Beach (14 min)
Picturesque beach offering lifeguards, pubs, ice cream parlors & a pirate-themed playground. Bournemouth Parks - Lower Gardens (11 min)
Leafy green space featuring attractions such as mini-golf & a giant tethered balloon, plus events. Oceanarium (12 min)
Explore marine ecosystems at a waterside aquarium, plus feeding sessions and an underwater tunnel. Brownsea Island (44 min)
Hiking, picnics & wildlife viewing, especially of red squirrels, are popular at this historic spot. | 
