Things to see and do in Bournemouth, Poole and the surrounding area.
Family days out
Farmer Palmers Farm Park is packed with fun-filled play and lots of cute and friendly animals! Our attractions are designed specifically with under 8's in mind and are guaranteed to keep your little ones entertained throughout your visit. We have plenty of play giving all the benefits of fresh air and exercise, please dress for the weather.
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Farmer Palmer's Farm Park
Wareham RoadFarmer Palmers Farm Park is packed with fun-filled play and lots of cute and friendly animals! Our attractions are designed specifically with under 8's in mind and are guaranteed to keep your little ones entertained throughout your visit. We have plenty of play giving all the benefits of fresh air and exercise, please dress for the weather.
Paultons is the UK’s number 1 family theme park — located in Hampshire with over 70 exciting rides and attractions, set within 140 acres of beautiful parkland on the edge of the New Forest National Park.
Paultons is also home to the UK's only Peppa Pig World with 9 fun Peppa-themed rides, great for an amazing day out with the kids.
Enjoy roller coasters, thrill rides, family rides, indoor and outdoor play areas, water splash parks, entertainments and an astonishing collection of birds and animals at our amusement park.
A great park, 25 minutes down the road. Free entrance for children under 1 meter tall.
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Paultons Park Dom Peppa Pig World
Paultons is the UK’s number 1 family theme park — located in Hampshire with over 70 exciting rides and attractions, set within 140 acres of beautiful parkland on the edge of the New Forest National Park.
Paultons is also home to the UK's only Peppa Pig World with 9 fun Peppa-themed rides, great for an amazing day out with the kids.
Enjoy roller coasters, thrill rides, family rides, indoor and outdoor play areas, water splash parks, entertainments and an astonishing collection of birds and animals at our amusement park.
A great park, 25 minutes down the road. Free entrance for children under 1 meter tall.
A visit to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard has now got even better as it can now also include a visit to the Mary Rose, King Henry VIII’s favourite ship, sank in battle in 1545 and raised from the waters just outside the Dockyard in 1982.
Visit HMS Victory and see Nelson’s legendary warship, dive deep onboard HMS Alliance or take a Harbour Tour and discover a working naval base from the water.
Visit Britain’s top National Museum for naval and maritime heritage, the National Museum of the Royal Navy to discover the stories of the Georgian Navy alongside twentieth and twenty-first-century sailors.
Experience traditional boatbuilding techniques at Boathouse 4 or learn
the history of Royal Navy armaments at Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower. Step aboard HMS Warrior, the pride of Queen Victoria’s fleet and compare her iron-hull with the steel hull of the only surviving ship from the First World War Gallipoli Campaign, M.33.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard offers a selection of shopping outlets on-site and a variety of eating and drinking establishments, including picnic areas with spectacular views.
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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
A visit to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard has now got even better as it can now also include a visit to the Mary Rose, King Henry VIII’s favourite ship, sank in battle in 1545 and raised from the waters just outside the Dockyard in 1982.
Visit HMS Victory and see Nelson’s legendary warship, dive deep onboard HMS Alliance or take a Harbour Tour and discover a working naval base from the water.
Visit Britain’s top National Museum for naval and maritime heritage, the National Museum of the Royal Navy to discover the stories of the Georgian Navy alongside twentieth and twenty-first-century sailors.
Experience traditional boatbuilding techniques at Boathouse 4 or learn
the history of Royal Navy armaments at Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower. Step aboard HMS Warrior, the pride of Queen Victoria’s fleet and compare her iron-hull with the steel hull of the only surviving ship from the First World War Gallipoli Campaign, M.33.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard offers a selection of shopping outlets on-site and a variety of eating and drinking establishments, including picnic areas with spectacular views.
Situated in the Winchester countryside, just three miles from the M3, Marwell Zoo is the perfect place to visit when looking for things to do with kids in Hampshire.
The 140-acre wildlife park is home to hundreds of animals, from endangered Amur tigers, snow leopards and white rhinos to giraffes, gibbons and penguins.
Marwell’s incredible range of animals boasts over 140 species. Offering something for the whole family.
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Zoo Marwell
Thompson's LaneSituated in the Winchester countryside, just three miles from the M3, Marwell Zoo is the perfect place to visit when looking for things to do with kids in Hampshire.
The 140-acre wildlife park is home to hundreds of animals, from endangered Amur tigers, snow leopards and white rhinos to giraffes, gibbons and penguins.
Marwell’s incredible range of animals boasts over 140 species. Offering something for the whole family.
Set within the popular Georgian market town of Lymington, you will find the oldest open air sea water baths in the UK. Dating back to 1833 the baths have historically gained national interest for their health-giving waters and natural mud minerals. Today, young and old still swim in the waters and enjoy the stunning location with views over to the Isle of Wight.
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Lymington Sea Water Swimming Baths
Bath RoadSet within the popular Georgian market town of Lymington, you will find the oldest open air sea water baths in the UK. Dating back to 1833 the baths have historically gained national interest for their health-giving waters and natural mud minerals. Today, young and old still swim in the waters and enjoy the stunning location with views over to the Isle of Wight.
Set in 50 acres of beautiful New Forest countryside and lakes, there’s something for everyone at the New Forest Water Park –
The New Forest Water Park has been a friendly, family-run business for more than 30 years and has become the New Forest’s favourite venue to learn and enjoy a host of WaterSports – including WakeBoarding, Kayaking and Stand-up Paddle Boarding and a 4,000sq ft Aqua Park.
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New Forest Water Park
Ringwood RoadSet in 50 acres of beautiful New Forest countryside and lakes, there’s something for everyone at the New Forest Water Park –
The New Forest Water Park has been a friendly, family-run business for more than 30 years and has become the New Forest’s favourite venue to learn and enjoy a host of WaterSports – including WakeBoarding, Kayaking and Stand-up Paddle Boarding and a 4,000sq ft Aqua Park.
Winner of the Blue Flag award for over 30 years and with its soft golden sands and breathtaking views, it is no wonder that Sandbanks is considered one of Britain's best beaches.
Sandbanks is a small peninsula crossing the mouth of Poole Harbour. Sandbanks Beach is of the highest quality with fine golden sand and sparkling clean waters, perfect for a family day out at the seaside. The soft sand is ideal for playing in and kids (young and old!) will be able to build sandcastles galore!
Sandbanks boasts some great facilities with a large and challenging crazy-golf course situated behind the beach as well as mini golf course. There's also a childrens play area with climbing, swings, sand diggers and sensory play area.
If you're feeling a bit sporty then there's watersports and equipment hire available as well as volleyball nets, slackline and table tennis. If you just want to sit back, relax and enjoy the view then Sandbanks Beach is perfect for that too - why not hire a deckchair and parasol?? A number of beach huts are also available for short term hire and annual hire.
The promenade offers cafes and shops and there's also a mini road train that gives rides along the seafront.
If you are looking for something not so touristy, then Sandbanks beach may be a quieter option.
Sandbanks beach and area is naturally beautiful all year round and offers spectacular views towards Studland and Old Harry Rocks.
However, not as busy as the main beach at Bournemouth, parking can be tricky, so a fixed taxi or bus maybe the best option.
From here you can take the chain ferry across to Studland Bay, or head over to Brownsea Island. Both are part of the National Trust.
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Plaża Sandbanks
Banks RoadWinner of the Blue Flag award for over 30 years and with its soft golden sands and breathtaking views, it is no wonder that Sandbanks is considered one of Britain's best beaches.
Sandbanks is a small peninsula crossing the mouth of Poole Harbour. Sandbanks Beach is of the highest quality with fine golden sand and sparkling clean waters, perfect for a family day out at the seaside. The soft sand is ideal for playing in and kids (young and old!) will be able to build sandcastles galore!
Sandbanks boasts some great facilities with a large and challenging crazy-golf course situated behind the beach as well as mini golf course. There's also a childrens play area with climbing, swings, sand diggers and sensory play area.
If you're feeling a bit sporty then there's watersports and equipment hire available as well as volleyball nets, slackline and table tennis. If you just want to sit back, relax and enjoy the view then Sandbanks Beach is perfect for that too - why not hire a deckchair and parasol?? A number of beach huts are also available for short term hire and annual hire.
The promenade offers cafes and shops and there's also a mini road train that gives rides along the seafront.
If you are looking for something not so touristy, then Sandbanks beach may be a quieter option.
Sandbanks beach and area is naturally beautiful all year round and offers spectacular views towards Studland and Old Harry Rocks.
However, not as busy as the main beach at Bournemouth, parking can be tricky, so a fixed taxi or bus maybe the best option.
From here you can take the chain ferry across to Studland Bay, or head over to Brownsea Island. Both are part of the National Trust.
At Tower Park, Poole there's a galaxy of entertainment awaiting you. We're a top leisure destination for communities within Poole, Dorset and Bournemouth. Our leisure park is jam-packed with activities for friends and family and comes with multiplex Cineworld Cinema, Tenpin bowling, kids soft play, bingo and a range of restaurants, there's enough to keep you busy whatever the weather.
Splashdown and Lemur landings is our favourite with the kids. Splashing when the weather is warm and playing if it's raining.
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Park Tower
Yarrow RoadAt Tower Park, Poole there's a galaxy of entertainment awaiting you. We're a top leisure destination for communities within Poole, Dorset and Bournemouth. Our leisure park is jam-packed with activities for friends and family and comes with multiplex Cineworld Cinema, Tenpin bowling, kids soft play, bingo and a range of restaurants, there's enough to keep you busy whatever the weather.
Splashdown and Lemur landings is our favourite with the kids. Splashing when the weather is warm and playing if it's raining.
Lemur Landings is one of Dorset's largest indoor children's entertainment centres.
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Lemur Landings
Yarrow RoadLemur Landings is one of Dorset's largest indoor children's entertainment centres.
To inject a sense of fun into your family days out then head to Moors Valley Country Park and Forest to get active in the outdoors and have yourself a family adventure. You are sure to find something for everyone.
Children of all ages will love the ‘Play Trail’ with its unique wooden play structures where they can crawl through the belly of a snake, climb the Bewildernest and find their way through the Crocodile Crossing. Fans of Julia Donaldson can come face to face with a life-sized sculpture of The Gruffalo, Gruffalo’s Child and all the animal characters.
For a different view of the Forest, thrill-seekers can swing through the trees on the Go Ape Tree Top Challenge. Navigate the Forest tree to tree using ladders, walkways, bridges and tunnels with unforgettable zip wires along the way. Little monkeys can play too on the Tree Top Adventure course, ideal for 6 to 12 years (or anyone over 1m tall) tackling 20 different obstacles and finishing with an awesome zip wire guaranteed to leave them with a smile on their face.
But if you like to keep your feet on the ground why not explore the 1000 acres of Country Park and Forest along waymarked footpaths and cycle routes and enjoy the scenery of woodland, meadows, lakes and rivers as you go – you can hire a bike or bring your own. Dogs are welcome too. Download the ‘Ranger in your Pocket’ Audio Trail to your smartphone or mp3 player and discover what wildlife to look and listen out for as you follow the ¾ mile route around Moors Lake.
For a more leisurely journey take a trip along Moors Lake on the authentic narrow-gauge steam train or why not spend a fun-filled hour venturing off the beaten track on Go Ape Forest Segway.
There’s so much to do why not make a whole day of it and bring a picnic or enjoy a freshly cooked meal at the restaurant.
Accessible facilities include wheelchair and mobility scooter hire (pre-booking required) and wheelchair bikes. A ‘Changing Places’ standard toilet with a height adjustable changing bench and hoist is available at the Visitor Centre.
The Rangers organise hundreds of events for adults and children throughout the year. For children, there are wildlife discovery sessions, fishing tuition and adventure bike rides. Adults can choose from a variety of guided walks and cycle rides, as well as the opportunity to try something different like Nordic Walking.
Details for all the events can be found online at www.moors-valley.co.uk
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Park krajobrazowy Moors Valley i las
Horton RoadTo inject a sense of fun into your family days out then head to Moors Valley Country Park and Forest to get active in the outdoors and have yourself a family adventure. You are sure to find something for everyone.
Children of all ages will love the ‘Play Trail’ with its unique wooden play structures where they can crawl through the belly of a snake, climb the Bewildernest and find their way through the Crocodile Crossing. Fans of Julia Donaldson can come face to face with a life-sized sculpture of The Gruffalo, Gruffalo’s Child and all the animal characters.
For a different view of the Forest, thrill-seekers can swing through the trees on the Go Ape Tree Top Challenge. Navigate the Forest tree to tree using ladders, walkways, bridges and tunnels with unforgettable zip wires along the way. Little monkeys can play too on the Tree Top Adventure course, ideal for 6 to 12 years (or anyone over 1m tall) tackling 20 different obstacles and finishing with an awesome zip wire guaranteed to leave them with a smile on their face.
But if you like to keep your feet on the ground why not explore the 1000 acres of Country Park and Forest along waymarked footpaths and cycle routes and enjoy the scenery of woodland, meadows, lakes and rivers as you go – you can hire a bike or bring your own. Dogs are welcome too. Download the ‘Ranger in your Pocket’ Audio Trail to your smartphone or mp3 player and discover what wildlife to look and listen out for as you follow the ¾ mile route around Moors Lake.
For a more leisurely journey take a trip along Moors Lake on the authentic narrow-gauge steam train or why not spend a fun-filled hour venturing off the beaten track on Go Ape Forest Segway.
There’s so much to do why not make a whole day of it and bring a picnic or enjoy a freshly cooked meal at the restaurant.
Accessible facilities include wheelchair and mobility scooter hire (pre-booking required) and wheelchair bikes. A ‘Changing Places’ standard toilet with a height adjustable changing bench and hoist is available at the Visitor Centre.
The Rangers organise hundreds of events for adults and children throughout the year. For children, there are wildlife discovery sessions, fishing tuition and adventure bike rides. Adults can choose from a variety of guided walks and cycle rides, as well as the opportunity to try something different like Nordic Walking.
Details for all the events can be found online at www.moors-valley.co.uk
City/town information
Bournemouth town centre contains many great things to see and do and is easily explored on foot. From the popular seafront and pier approach, the town stretches back through gorgeous riverside gardens and is banked on either side by restaurants, cafés, shopping, bars, and more. Bournemouth square will often have new and exciting things taking place, from events to festivals to themed days and other celebrations.
From the square, Bournemouth can be explored up to The Triangle via Commercial Road and in the other direction on Old Christchurch Road. Both locations allow you to explore more shops, restaurants and bars along the way.
To the West sits the harbour town of Poole with links to wider Dorset, including the stunning World Heritage Jurassic Coast. To the East and on the border of the New Forest National Park is the historic town of Christchurch. Once you familiarise yourself with the best spots on our 15 miles of coastline, you’ll easily get your bearings. You can always check out our beach pages to dig deeper into the various chines and best beach spots!
On the outskirts from the town centre, situated along the clifftops, you will find the charming and characterful coastal villages. Towards Poole and Sandbanks lies Westbourne while to the east of Bournemouth you will find Boscombe and Southbourne. With quieter beaches, expanding high streets with independent shops and unique restaurants
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Bournemouth
Bournemouth town centre contains many great things to see and do and is easily explored on foot. From the popular seafront and pier approach, the town stretches back through gorgeous riverside gardens and is banked on either side by restaurants, cafés, shopping, bars, and more. Bournemouth square will often have new and exciting things taking place, from events to festivals to themed days and other celebrations.
From the square, Bournemouth can be explored up to The Triangle via Commercial Road and in the other direction on Old Christchurch Road. Both locations allow you to explore more shops, restaurants and bars along the way.
To the West sits the harbour town of Poole with links to wider Dorset, including the stunning World Heritage Jurassic Coast. To the East and on the border of the New Forest National Park is the historic town of Christchurch. Once you familiarise yourself with the best spots on our 15 miles of coastline, you’ll easily get your bearings. You can always check out our beach pages to dig deeper into the various chines and best beach spots!
On the outskirts from the town centre, situated along the clifftops, you will find the charming and characterful coastal villages. Towards Poole and Sandbanks lies Westbourne while to the east of Bournemouth you will find Boscombe and Southbourne. With quieter beaches, expanding high streets with independent shops and unique restaurants
Local fun
RockReef Indoor Activity Attraction is located at the end of Bournemouth Pier. RockReef is an all year, all weather attraction based on adventure sports and includes 28 Clip ’n Climb fun, themed, indoor climbing walls providing varying degrees of exciting challenges suitable for all abilities and all ages from 4-94! Other activities include a Vertical Slide drop, a ‘Leap of Faith’ jumping challenge, a HighLine high ropes aerial obstacle course and the Pier Cave which is a 65-linear metre indoor fun cave experience.
Outside is the awesome PierZip, the world’s first pier-to-shore zip wire, boasting a 250 metre dual zip line.
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RockReef
RockReef Indoor Activity Attraction is located at the end of Bournemouth Pier. RockReef is an all year, all weather attraction based on adventure sports and includes 28 Clip ’n Climb fun, themed, indoor climbing walls providing varying degrees of exciting challenges suitable for all abilities and all ages from 4-94! Other activities include a Vertical Slide drop, a ‘Leap of Faith’ jumping challenge, a HighLine high ropes aerial obstacle course and the Pier Cave which is a 65-linear metre indoor fun cave experience.
Outside is the awesome PierZip, the world’s first pier-to-shore zip wire, boasting a 250 metre dual zip line.
With more flumes than anyone else in the South West, you're in for a great day out in Poole for all the family!
Splashdown is home to 13 thrilling indoor and outdoor flume rides and 3 under 5's splash zones.
Children under 12 need to be accompanied by an adult.
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Splashdown
Tower ParkWith more flumes than anyone else in the South West, you're in for a great day out in Poole for all the family!
Splashdown is home to 13 thrilling indoor and outdoor flume rides and 3 under 5's splash zones.
Children under 12 need to be accompanied by an adult.
There is a new state of the art, 10 screen multiplex ODEON cinema at BH2. With 10 different screens showing the very latest films there’s every opportunity to come and see that new blockbuster whilst taking up either a Premier or Recliner seat.
BH2 has plenty of restaurants offering Greek, Mexican, Italian and American burgers to name a few.
There is also a VR gaming centre and an amazing indoor adventure golf experience at Mr Mulligans. Whatever the weather you have it covered at BH2.
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BH2 Leisure Complex
Exeter CrescentThere is a new state of the art, 10 screen multiplex ODEON cinema at BH2. With 10 different screens showing the very latest films there’s every opportunity to come and see that new blockbuster whilst taking up either a Premier or Recliner seat.
BH2 has plenty of restaurants offering Greek, Mexican, Italian and American burgers to name a few.
There is also a VR gaming centre and an amazing indoor adventure golf experience at Mr Mulligans. Whatever the weather you have it covered at BH2.
Aruba is the perfect destination for dining & cocktails. With panoramic views of Bournemouth Beach. It's a very popular spot in town due to its location.
Open all year round, in all honestly, there's nowhere else you would rather be on a hot summer's day, than on our balcony sipping on an ice-cold margarita.
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Aruba
Pier ApproachAruba is the perfect destination for dining & cocktails. With panoramic views of Bournemouth Beach. It's a very popular spot in town due to its location.
Open all year round, in all honestly, there's nowhere else you would rather be on a hot summer's day, than on our balcony sipping on an ice-cold margarita.
Local places worth a visit
Some places worth a visit whilst spending your time in Bournemouth
Studland is a small village located on a peninsula in the Isle of Purbeck and is close to both Swanage and Corfe Castle.
The start of the 630 mile South West Coast Path national trail is found at Shell Bay (where the chain ferry crosses the mouth of Poole Harbour) and continues to Minehead in Somerset.
Studland is famous for its long, sandy beaches (including a nudist beach), and visitors and locals flock to the area in summer. All the beaches are managed by the National Trust and each has its own car park and facilities. Some of the beaches offer watersports and the local riding stables give riding lessons on the beach at certain times of the year.
Old Harry Rocks found near South Beach is part of the Jurassic Coast which stretches for 95 miles all the way to Exeter in Devon. The chalk stacks which make up the group known as Old Harry date back to the Mesozoic era. There is an easy, 1-mile walk from the village to Old Harry and the South West Coast Path.
There are a number of places to eat and drink at Studland village including The Bankes Arms or The Pig on the Beach near South Beach, the National Trust café on Knoll Beach, or the Knoll House Hotel nearby.
Just under 2 miles along the road from the chain ferry terminal at Shell Bay, you can join the Rempstone Ride cycle route across heath and forest to Purbeck Park - why not then jump on a Swanage Railway vintage train for a trip to Swanage?
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Studland
Studland is a small village located on a peninsula in the Isle of Purbeck and is close to both Swanage and Corfe Castle.
The start of the 630 mile South West Coast Path national trail is found at Shell Bay (where the chain ferry crosses the mouth of Poole Harbour) and continues to Minehead in Somerset.
Studland is famous for its long, sandy beaches (including a nudist beach), and visitors and locals flock to the area in summer. All the beaches are managed by the National Trust and each has its own car park and facilities. Some of the beaches offer watersports and the local riding stables give riding lessons on the beach at certain times of the year.
Old Harry Rocks found near South Beach is part of the Jurassic Coast which stretches for 95 miles all the way to Exeter in Devon. The chalk stacks which make up the group known as Old Harry date back to the Mesozoic era. There is an easy, 1-mile walk from the village to Old Harry and the South West Coast Path.
There are a number of places to eat and drink at Studland village including The Bankes Arms or The Pig on the Beach near South Beach, the National Trust café on Knoll Beach, or the Knoll House Hotel nearby.
Just under 2 miles along the road from the chain ferry terminal at Shell Bay, you can join the Rempstone Ride cycle route across heath and forest to Purbeck Park - why not then jump on a Swanage Railway vintage train for a trip to Swanage?
The New Forest has plenty of places to explore. If you are going for a walk, Burley is a great place to start as is Rockford Common. If you don't have a car then Brockenhurst is reachable by train, where you can take a short taxi to your destination or another train to Lymington.
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New Forest District
The New Forest has plenty of places to explore. If you are going for a walk, Burley is a great place to start as is Rockford Common. If you don't have a car then Brockenhurst is reachable by train, where you can take a short taxi to your destination or another train to Lymington.
Swanage is located at the eastern end of the Jurassic Coast, a 95 mile stretch of outstanding geology in between Dorset and East Devon which is a World Heritage Site.
Swanage makes the ideal base for your holiday on the Jurassic Coast, the area has a wide range of attractions.
The Isle if Purbeck offers many sports and activities from a relaxing walk in the countryside to cycle routes for all abilities and for the more adventurous rock climbing and water sports.
Enjoy a meal in one of the many restaurants and cafes or have a drink in one of the local pubs or bars or shop in one of the businesses offering local food in the Isle of Purbeck.
Ride the heritage railway with the 6-mile long line which joins Swanage, Herston Halt, Harmans Cross, Corfe Castle and Nordon Park & Ride, the railway follows the route of the old Purbeck line
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Swanage
Swanage is located at the eastern end of the Jurassic Coast, a 95 mile stretch of outstanding geology in between Dorset and East Devon which is a World Heritage Site.
Swanage makes the ideal base for your holiday on the Jurassic Coast, the area has a wide range of attractions.
The Isle if Purbeck offers many sports and activities from a relaxing walk in the countryside to cycle routes for all abilities and for the more adventurous rock climbing and water sports.
Enjoy a meal in one of the many restaurants and cafes or have a drink in one of the local pubs or bars or shop in one of the businesses offering local food in the Isle of Purbeck.
Ride the heritage railway with the 6-mile long line which joins Swanage, Herston Halt, Harmans Cross, Corfe Castle and Nordon Park & Ride, the railway follows the route of the old Purbeck line
Thousand-year-old royal castle shaped by warfare.
One of Britain's most iconic and evocative survivors of the English Civil War, partially demolished in 1646 by the Parliamentarians.
A favourite haunt for adults and children alike, all ages are captivated by these romantic castle ruins with breathtaking views across Purbeck.
Discover 1,000 years of our history as a royal palace and fortress. With fallen walls and secret places, there are tales of treachery and treason around every corner.
Book in advance.
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Corfe Castle
Thousand-year-old royal castle shaped by warfare.
One of Britain's most iconic and evocative survivors of the English Civil War, partially demolished in 1646 by the Parliamentarians.
A favourite haunt for adults and children alike, all ages are captivated by these romantic castle ruins with breathtaking views across Purbeck.
Discover 1,000 years of our history as a royal palace and fortress. With fallen walls and secret places, there are tales of treachery and treason around every corner.
Book in advance.
For the Foodies
For amazing food around the corner, then try the Nuudle bar. Eat in or out, you can deliver via a few delivery Apps such as Deliveroo or just eat, but you will save yourself 30% by ordering direct. My favourite is the Mangolian lamb!
Noodle Bar
3-5 Lansdowne RdFor amazing food around the corner, then try the Nuudle bar. Eat in or out, you can deliver via a few delivery Apps such as Deliveroo or just eat, but you will save yourself 30% by ordering direct. My favourite is the Mangolian lamb!
Fine Dining 10 minutes by taxi, but book in advance!!
Restaurant Roots is a contemporary fine dining restaurant serving only 18 guests at a time and is run by a husband and wife team Jan and Stacey, specialising in tasting menu experiences to excite the senses.
Great if you can get in!
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Restaurant Roots
141 Belle Vue RdFine Dining 10 minutes by taxi, but book in advance!!
Restaurant Roots is a contemporary fine dining restaurant serving only 18 guests at a time and is run by a husband and wife team Jan and Stacey, specialising in tasting menu experiences to excite the senses.
Great if you can get in!
Originating in Bournemouth, just down the road, Koh Thai has been the most constant and enjoyable Thai food experiences to be had. It's not the cheapest, but doubt you will be disappointed.
Available on Deliveroo on occasions, but you may also be able to order direct.
The prawn pad and duck wraps are some of the best we have ever sampled.
Book in advance if you want to book... it can get busy.
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Koh Thai
Originating in Bournemouth, just down the road, Koh Thai has been the most constant and enjoyable Thai food experiences to be had. It's not the cheapest, but doubt you will be disappointed.
Available on Deliveroo on occasions, but you may also be able to order direct.
The prawn pad and duck wraps are some of the best we have ever sampled.
Book in advance if you want to book... it can get busy.
If you are heading to the new forest and would like a fine dining option, then you must book a table at Hartnett Holder & Co at the Limewood Hotel.
Hartnett Holder & Co is a relaxed, stylish and comfortable restaurant - full of character, yet unpretentious. and the relaxed Italian restaurant is headed up by chefs Angela Hartnett and Luke Holder. Angela and Luke, together with their team, create simple and classic Italian dishes with a respectful nod to the seasons. Hartnett and Holder’s food comes with the much loved Italian approach to eating - where sharing and provenance is everything.
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Lime Wood
Beaulieu RoadIf you are heading to the new forest and would like a fine dining option, then you must book a table at Hartnett Holder & Co at the Limewood Hotel.
Hartnett Holder & Co is a relaxed, stylish and comfortable restaurant - full of character, yet unpretentious. and the relaxed Italian restaurant is headed up by chefs Angela Hartnett and Luke Holder. Angela and Luke, together with their team, create simple and classic Italian dishes with a respectful nod to the seasons. Hartnett and Holder’s food comes with the much loved Italian approach to eating - where sharing and provenance is everything.
Situated in the heart of the New Forest. Feel free to wander through our flourishing kitchen gardens or kick back and relax over a glass (or two!), or why not even savour some al fresco dining courtesy of the wood-fired oven in the courtyard.
A gentle stroll down the gravel and brick path leads to further surprises tucked away in The Pigs garden! You’ll find the smokehouse, kitchen garden, greenhouse, fruit cages and wildflower meadow orchard, as well as chickens and a paddock with very active pigs quaffing and troughing to their heart's content!
It's called The Pig for a reason!
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The Pig
B3055Situated in the heart of the New Forest. Feel free to wander through our flourishing kitchen gardens or kick back and relax over a glass (or two!), or why not even savour some al fresco dining courtesy of the wood-fired oven in the courtyard.
A gentle stroll down the gravel and brick path leads to further surprises tucked away in The Pigs garden! You’ll find the smokehouse, kitchen garden, greenhouse, fruit cages and wildflower meadow orchard, as well as chickens and a paddock with very active pigs quaffing and troughing to their heart's content!
It's called The Pig for a reason!
If you are thinking of heading over the SAndbanks Ferry across to Swanage or Studland, then situated 200 metres from the other side at Studland (Shell Bay beach) - the Shell Bay seafood restaurant and bar offer an unrivalled position, together with an uncompromising level of quality and service.
Book in advance! as it gets busy.
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Shell Bay Seafood Restaurant
Ferry RoadIf you are thinking of heading over the SAndbanks Ferry across to Swanage or Studland, then situated 200 metres from the other side at Studland (Shell Bay beach) - the Shell Bay seafood restaurant and bar offer an unrivalled position, together with an uncompromising level of quality and service.
Book in advance! as it gets busy.
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Car
The A338 into Bournemouth is a major primary route in Southern England making the town very accessible. The route comes down from Salisbury or can be joined at Ringwood via the A31. The motorway will take you right through Bournemouth and into Poole.
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Rail
South West Trains operate the Waterloo to Weymouth line with many stops through Christchurch, Bournemouth and Poole.
The Journey from Bournemouth Station to Waterloo is around 2 hours and is therefore very popular for trips to and from the capital. The railway also presents a great way to get out and explore both the new forest and parts of rural Dorset.
It's a short ten-minute walk from our home.
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Buses and Coaches
Our local bus operators morebus and Yellow Buses offer great travel services around the destination, with regular routes connecting Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch. There are also buses which go further afield to Salisbury, Swanage and the Purbecks – visiting Bournemouth and the surrounding areas couldn’t be easier, just hop on and hop off!
There are plenty of coach providers offering great prices on travel to and from Bournemouth. All coaches arrive in the heart of Bournemouth, right next to the train station, which is a ten-minute walk from our home.
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Taxis
United Taxis are just around the corner and cover Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and surrounding Dorset. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
They can offer a fixed price which is handy as in the summer the roads can get busy and can accommodate provide a 7 seater if required, but prebooking, especially during the summer months and for the 7 seater, is strongly advised.
01202 556677.