Beach Check app
Bournemouth and Poole Council Beach Check app, has a traffic light system helping both visitors and residents avoid busy hotspots. The app is free to download and available from: Google Play Apple App Store.
Birds of Poole Harbour
‘Birds of Poole Harbour’ is a charity completely dedicated to educating people on the stunning variety of bird life in one of the country’s most picturesque locations, helping you make the most of this truly breathtaking natural harbour.
Studland Beach
Four miles of beautiful beaches line the sheltered waters of Studland Bay – ideal for beach games, sandcastles, watersports or simply relaxing.
Arne Nature Reserve
Arne remains one of the few places in the UK where all six of the UK’s native reptiles can be found. Situated on Poole Harbour and within the Dorset Area of Natural Beauty, it’s a stunning landscape which consists of…
New Forest National Park
From beautiful scenery to free roaming animals, fascinating history to scenic coastline, there’s something for everyone in the New Forest National Park. As well as being a great place for walking and cycling, the National Park is also home to…
Studland Woodland Walk
This is a great wildlife walk as there is so much to look and listen out for along the way, including birds, reptiles, deer, fungi and a variety of insects.
Badger & Wildlife Night Watch
Badger & Wildlife Night Watch offers an unsurpassed opportunity to watch these elusive animals in comfort. An evening in the countryside you’ll never forget.
Jurassic Coast
With its rocks and fossils we can uncover detailed stories from Earth’s ancient past. Through its landslides, cliffs and beaches we can learn about the natural processes that formed the coast and continue to shape the world today.
Moors Valley Country Park and Forest
Whether you want to enjoy a peaceful walk or cycle ride through the Forest, experience a ride on an authentic narrow-gauge steam train or even go on a high wire adventure swinging through the tree tops…
New Forest Activities
If you’re looking for great things to do in The New Forest, look no further. New Forest Activities are experts in delivering outdoor activities in this wonderful National Park. Their vision is to draw the areas best experiences into one…
New Forest Wildlife Park
Follow the woodland trails to see amazing animals in beautiful natural settings. Have fun in their fabulous adventure playgrounds.
Old Harry Rocks
Breathtaking views of the Jurassic coast and unique rock formations await you. Try out the circular pub walk available via this National Trust link.
Compton Acres
Constructed in 1920 by Mr Thomas Simpson, today, Compton Acres is still acknowledged as one of the finest privately owned gardens in England. Enjoy over 10 acres of horticultural heaven, relax in their charming Café & Tea Rooms, browse the…
Lake Pier Beach
Lake Drive Pier is an inner harbour beach. The area also includes Ham Common Nature Reserve and Special Site of Scientific Interest (SSSI).
Jurassic Safari
Sit back and relax on one of their Land Rover Safaris as they take you off the beaten track for a taste of Dorset’s secret beauty in the style and safety of the world’s leading 4×4.
Bennetts Water Gardens
Bennetts Water Gardens is a visitor attraction in Dorset. Set over 8 acres the gardens hold the National Plant Collection of Water Lilies with a Claude Monet style Japanese Bridge, Tropical House, Woodland Walks and Museum.
The Etches Collection
Museum of Jurassic marine life. Visit the exhibition gallery and experience a laboratory of the senses as you are taken on an immersive journey through life underwater the tropical seas of Kimmeridge 150 million years ago, surrounded by the wonderful,…
The Blue Pool & Tea Rooms
The Blue Pool at Furzebrook constantly varies in colour. Very fine clay in suspension in the water diffracts light in different ways, producing a spectrum of colour sometimes green sometimes turquoise. Set in a deep clay bowl, steps lead down…
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Voted HHA/Christie’s garden of the year 2012. “One of the finest Gardens I have ever visited” – Alan Titchmarsh
Durdle Door
Durdle Door is one of the most photographed landmarks along Dorset’s famous Jurassic Coast. This rock arch in the sea (or is it a dragon drinking water?!) was formed as a result of the softer rocks being eroded away behind…
Corfe Castle
Corfe Castle has been a Saxon stronghold, a Norman fortress, a royal palace and a family home in ten centuries of dominating the Purbeck landscape. In that time it has seen murder and war, known kings and paupers and its…
Hengistbury Head
Hengistbury Head is a great place to bring the whole family. Take the land train for gentle and easy access to Mudeford Sand spit, then enjoy the view with a cup of tea and a slice of cake, or something…