The Green House Hotel Places to Explore

Brownsea Island, situated in the heart of Poole Harbour, offers spectacular views across to Studland and the Purbeck Hills. In 1907 it was the site of Baden Powell’s experimental camp from which Scouting and Guiding evolved.

www.brownseaislandferries.com

Burley Wagon Rides allow you to see the New Forest at a leisurely pace. All rides begin by going past the village church and into woodland where you can often catch glimpses of fallow deer.

www.wagonrides.co.uk

Christchurch Castle was built in the late 11thC to protect the town’s and river access to the interior of Wessex. It was built inside the Saxon fort whose walls were probably used to build the castle mound or motte.

Discover New Forest by exploring on foot, bicycle, or horseback. With numerous walking and cycling routes, as well as guided tours and ranger-led events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

www.thenewforest.co.uk

Set in 11 acres with spectacular views overlooking Poole Harbour and the Purbeck Hills beyond – Compton Acres takes you on a relaxing journey around the gardens of the world. From Italy to Japan, 10 distinctive gardens each in turn reveal their individual charm, character and beauty. Established in 1920 as one man’s dream, Compton Acres is one of the finest gardens in Europe.

www.comptonacres.co.uk

A 1000 year history provides 1000 reasons to visit one of Britain’s most important and dramatic ruins, dominating the skyline of Purbeck. Whether it is for spectacular scenery, to learn about the fascinating history of this medieval castle or just to enjoy a leisurely day out, Corfe Castle has plenty to offer the whole family.

Corfe Castle – Tourist Information, News and Events

Dorset Cruises fleet comprises purpose-built seagoing ships, each, with a certificate to carry around 200 passengers. They have wide open decks, comfortable observation saloons and well-stocked refreshment bars. A well-informed commentary is provided on most sailings.

www.dorsetcruises.co.uk

Situated on Dorset’s finest, blue flag rated, golden sandy beach, Bournemouth pier offers the perfect place to cruise the bay and harbour. From here you can enjoy a scenic cruise East towards the Isle of Wight or head West along Dorset’s historic Jurassic Coast to Swanage. Also discover our unique adrenalin rush, Shockwave, and speedboat boat rides exclusive to Bournemouth Pier.

Fine Tudor/Georgian manor house with Victorian stables and dairy. Six-acre garden and 1-acre walled garden. Owner personally conducts tour of house which has interesting exhibits. Organically-run garden attracts artists and specialist groups as well as visitors to the house. A 12thC church is open adjoining garden.

Explore a 17th-century hunting lodge, restored after a 1929 fire, featuring recreated historical displays. Adjacent is an 18th-century Roman Catholic chapel, showcasing 18th and 19th-century artifacts. Enjoy an adventure playground, woodland walk, and animal farm where you can feed the animals, along with an indoor children’s activity room.

Monkey World, an award-winning primate rescue center featured on top TV channels, houses over 250 rescued and endangered apes and monkeys across 18 species on its 65-acre park. It’s known for major rescue operations and offers educational keeper talks, woodland walks, and expansive play areas for children.

Home – Monkey World

A 1000-acre Country Park and forest with something for everyone. Adventure play trail and play areas, tree-top walkway, narrow-gauge steam railway, golf centre, Go Ape high wire adventure, restaurant and country shop.

Moors Valley Country Park and Forest – Enjoy, Experience, Explore

Established in 1981, this museum houses one of the most extensive collections of historic electrical equipment in Great Britain. The building dates from 1903 and used to be the town’s power station. It has been carefully restored and provides an ideal backcloth to more than 700 exhibits. Large domestic collection and `hands on’ items for children in conjunction with school curriculum.

The National Motor Museum’s collection is a highlight of Beaulieu, boasting over 250 vehicles spanning from early motoring examples to classic cars of the 70s and 80s, alongside rare oddities like a giant orange on wheels. Star attractions include TV favorites like Del Boy’s Reliant Regal and Mr. Bean’s lime green Mini.

Beaulieu | Home to National Motor Museum | New Forest, Hampshire

Traditional forest commoner’s farm holding, where farmhouse cider is made and sold from the cowshed on farm. Generally farm animals to see. Also vintage cider press, apple press and apple mills in barn. Cider presses are usually working in autumn season only depending on supply of apples available.

The place to visit if you want to discover more about reptiles and amphibians. Specially created outdoor pens display all the snakes and lizards in Britain as well as all our frogs and toads. There’s also a self-guided trail which is about 1.5 miles and is easy-going.

New Forest Reptile Centre | Forestry England

Arne is celebrated for its lowland heathland, which is rare in Europe, and its wildlife including Dartford warblers, nightjars, all six species of British reptile, plus many species of butterflies, dragonflies, and moths. It is also home to nearly 500 types of flowering plant.

Arne Nature Reserve, Dorset – The RSPB

Fine sandy beaches stretch continuously for 3 miles from South Haven Point to the chalk cliffs of Handfast Point and Old Harry Rocks and include Shell Bay.

Enjoy nostalgic steam-train rides on the Purbeck line. Special events, such as train-driving lessons, are available. The line terminates at Norden, 6 miles from Swanage, offering park-and-ride facilities. Experience scenic views of Corfe Castle’s historic ruins along the way.

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