Helen’s guidebook
Sightseeing
National Trust property. Located about 5 miles from us, lovely walks around the grounds and gardens refreshments available
78 locals recommend
Kingston Lacy
National Trust property. Located about 5 miles from us, lovely walks around the grounds and gardens refreshments available
The most expensive properties in the world are found on this peninsula. Lovely sandy beaches, about 6 miles from your stay. you could walk all the way along the beach to Bournemouth. Ferry to Shell Bay and onwards to Swanage is at the end of the peninsula. Rick Stein's restaurant can also be found here.
121 locals recommend
Sandbanks Beach
Banks RoadThe most expensive properties in the world are found on this peninsula. Lovely sandy beaches, about 6 miles from your stay. you could walk all the way along the beach to Bournemouth. Ferry to Shell Bay and onwards to Swanage is at the end of the peninsula. Rick Stein's restaurant can also be found here.
Brownsea Island is situated in Poole Harbour and accessed by a short boat trip from Poole Quay. Owned by the National Trust. Baden-Powell founded the first Boy Scout camp on the island in the early 1900s. It is a haven for wild life including the Red Squirrel and Sika deer as well as a lot of different birds. The Island is a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
204 locals recommend
Brownsea Island
Brownsea Island is situated in Poole Harbour and accessed by a short boat trip from Poole Quay. Owned by the National Trust. Baden-Powell founded the first Boy Scout camp on the island in the early 1900s. It is a haven for wild life including the Red Squirrel and Sika deer as well as a lot of different birds. The Island is a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
A National Trust Area of great historical interest with evidence of Bronze Age, Iron Age an Roman occupation. It is mostly known for the Iron Age hill fort with its three rings. Great place
35 locals recommend
Badbury Rings
Blandford RoadA National Trust Area of great historical interest with evidence of Bronze Age, Iron Age an Roman occupation. It is mostly known for the Iron Age hill fort with its three rings. Great place
The Jurassic Coast Trust
It is a large botanic garden (26 acres) with sculptures set in landscaped gardens, an art gallery and cafe. you need to book. the postcode is DT11 8QU
67 locals recommend
Sculpture by the Lakes
It is a large botanic garden (26 acres) with sculptures set in landscaped gardens, an art gallery and cafe. you need to book. the postcode is DT11 8QU