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  • The New Forest

     To the east of Bournemouth, in the neighbouring county of Hampshire, lies the medieval royal hunting area of The New Forest. Created in 1079 by William the Conqueror, the landscape has remained largely unchanged and in 2005 was classified as a National Park.Renowned for its free roaming ponies, the New Forest is a walker's paradise and numerous books and leaflets describe circular and linear walks of varying length and difficulty allowing the visitor to both appreciate the beauty of the area and learn something of its history and origins.More

  • Portland

     If you happen to be visiting Weymouth, either for its beach or its shopping, it is worth travelling a little further and taking a trip to Portland.The incredible journey takes you along a spectacular causeway with Portland Harbour to your left and the long stretch of pebbles that is Chesil Beach to your right, before climbing the steep hill on the Isle of Portland. Stop off at the sign-posted viewpoint and you will be rewarded with a magnificent view of the causeway, coast, harbour and beyond.More

  • Brownsea Island

     Reached via a short boat journey from Poole Quay, Brownsea Island is a 500 acre island of pinewood, heathland and salt-marsh with a long and varied history.There is evidence of a settlement in the area dating from the 5th century BC and further evidence suggesting the existence of a community there in the 3rd century AD and in medieval times. In the 16th century control of the island passed to Henry VIII who, recognising its strategic importance in protecting Poole, by now a thriving port, built the first Brownsea castle.More

  • Moors Valley Country Park

     Situated 10 miles north of Bournemouth, this has become one of the most popular parks in the south of England. It is a great place to take children, with a wide range of activities and play equipment to enjoy.At the heart of the park is the visitor centre, an 18th century timber barn which houses Seasons Restaurant (for freshly cooked breakfasts, light lunches and homemade cakes), The Country Shop (selling a wide range of countryside and natural history related items and gifts), the cycle hire centre, information point, exhibition area and Wardens’ office.More

  • Durlston Country Park

     Situated a mile south of Swanage, near Poole, this 280 acres of countryside is home to a huge diversity of wildlife including over 500 species of plant, over 250 species of bird and 34 species of butterfly.A Visitor Centre houses a variety of constantly changing displays besides showing live pictures from the seabird colony on the cliffs and relaying the sounds from an underwater hydrophone. A series of trails has been created to allow visitors to enjoy the area and these are also available in the Visitor Centre.More

  • Poole and The Surrounding Area

     The history of Poole is a long one. The first tourists to visit were nomadic stone-age travellers. They navigated the rivers that flowed through what is now Poole Harbour and Poole Bay and settled on the banks.More