Attractions
We are lucky enough to be situated between Poole and Bournemouth town centres. The Jurassic coast offers plenty of beautiful walks and there is great cycling and water sports opportunities.
Bournemouth
Aquarium
Ten pin bowling
Rock climbing wall (on the pier)
Zip lining (on the pier)
Central gardens
Crazy golf
Botanic gardens
Tennis
Ice skating in winter
Cinema
Bournemouth International Centre (BIC)
The Pavillion
Poole
Poole Quay and historic old town
Rock climbing in the Dolphin Centre
Boat to Swanage
Boat to Brownsea Island (owned by the National Trust)
Ferry to Cherbourg and Guernsey
Tower Park
Lighthouse Arts Centre (home of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra)
Local places to visit include
Christchurch
Mudeford Quay
Old Harry's Rocks
Lulworth Cove
Durdle Door
Kimmeridge
Brownsea Island
Swanage
Corfe Castle
Wimborne
Weymouth
Dorchester
The New Forest
Beaulieu National Motor Museum
Pictures by Richard Watkin: https://www.watkinart.co.uk
Festivals & Events
Air Show (free- usually first weekend in September)
Mudeford Seafood Festival
Poole Blues Festival
Weekend fireworks (free in Poole and Bournemouth)
Swanage Folk Festival
Bournemouth Christmas Alpine Fair