Durlston Country Park is a gateway to England’s first natural World Heritage Site. The combination of unrivalled geology and wildlife make Durlston a very special...

Swanage Railway is one of the best preserved standard gauge steam railways in the UK. It operates on the six miles of track from Swanage...

Swanage Museum offers a fascinating insight into the history of this town and its people. Interactive displays and archive films immediately greet you when...

This three mile stretch of beach is well managed by the National Trust and ample parking and refreshment facilities are provided. The combination of natural...

This unique wooden Victorian pier was built in 1896 and restored in the 1990s. After a stroll, visitors can enjoy a free exhibition, working penny...

Set in the heart of the famous Purbeck hills, this well run museum houses documents, artefacts and photographs relating to the history of the local...

Ballard Down is a chalk headland that lies between the Bay of Swanage and the Bay of Studland on the English Channel. The area...

Corfe Castle has been guarding the gateway through the Purbeck hills since Roman times. The area has always been of strategic importance and forms...

This 500 acre island, situated in the centre of Poole harbour, is perhaps most famous as the site of the first scout camp. A ferry...

As the second largest natural harbour in the world after Sydney, Australia, Poole Harbour is an attraction in its own right. The calm waters are...

Poole’s impressive arts centre claims to be the biggest outside London. It provides a venue for concerts, theatre productions, cinema, visual arts and exhibitions. It...

This indoor play centre is great fun for children up to the age of twelve. It has a huge ball pool, several slides and even...

This family run play centre offers a safe and clean environment for young children to exercise and have fun under the supervision of parents and...

Housed in an eighteenth Century warehouse near the quayside, this museum features the 2000 years of Poole’s fascinating history. Topics covered include the Iron Age,...

This is Poole’s best preserved medieval domestic building. Once known as the George Inn it is believed to have been occupied by troops during the...

Poole Museum underwent an extensive refurbishment in 2007, partly funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The stunning building has a brilliant entrance and atrium...

Once the home of the Poole lifeboat, this nineteenth Century building is now a small R.N.L.I museum. The main exhibit it the former Poole lifeboat,...

This building is a replica of the previous, eighteenth Century Customs House, which was destroyed by fire in 1813. The ground floor was traditionally used...

Poole Central Library is located at the heart of this charming seaside town, and offers one of the most important cultural exchanges in the region....

Just a quick stroll from the town centre, this spacious park has plenty to offer. There is a large boating lake, putting green, bowling green...

Located near Poole Quay, this large parish church has long been associated with the local fishing trade and is known to many as ‘the fishermen’s...

The gallery is home to an extensive collection of mid 20th Century paintings and sculptures that are owned by Bournemouth and Poole College. These...

Compton Acres is at the forefront of the South’s garden attractions. Wander around the magnificent 10 acres of individually themed gardens where in 2007 developments...

This 16-mile trailway is suitable for walkers, cyclists and horse riders alike. It follows the route of the old Dorchester to Southampton railway, which was...

The South’s largest indoor water parks with twelve exhilarating rides. Hop on the Tennessee Twister or Louisiana Leap and spin around in the Spacebowl. The...

Enjoy a spot of celebrity watching on Britain’s smartest beach. Pop stars and footballers flock to this three-mile stretch of golden sand, stunning views and...

This 24-lane computerised bowling centre is popular with families and league players alike due to the comprehensive facilities on offer. As well as the bowling...

Produced in Poole for 130 years, Poole Pottery ware has become much loved and highly collectable. Visit the factory to see how the world famous...

Wareham Town Museum tells the fascinating story of the town from prehistoric times to the present day. One of the main focuses of attention...

The main library in Bournemouth is a large and well used facility that provides a great many services to the people of the town and...

As part of the World Heritage Jurassic coast, Lulworth is famous for its horse-shoe shaped cove. Towering cliffs enclose a sheltered bay formed over...

The Oceanarium is a great experience for all the family as it takes you on a sea-life adventure to the depths of the ocean....

The Bournemouth Eye is definitely the best way to see Bournemouth. The hot air balloon takes visitors up to 500 ft which gives spectacular...

The Lower Gardens in Bournemouth are only a five minute walk from the main shopping centre, the beach and the pier. Visitors who walk...

The Pavilion Theatre at Bournemouth is housed in what is now the Bournemouth International Centre. The Pavilion has a varied programme of events that...

Discover the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum; it is full of interesting objects and artefacts. In the modern section of the museum, enjoy the...

Situated halfway between Weymouth and Bournemouth is the stunning Lulworth Castle. Climb the tower and see spectacular views, see what life was like below stairs...

Located on the site of an eighteenth century farm, the original buildings have been converted into 18 attractive craft units, a function suite and tearooms....

This small, mainly Norman building makes for an intriguing spectacle as it sits within the well preserved bank and ditch of a Neolithic henge, built...

This Iron Age hill fort can be found on the B3082, just outside Wimborne. Managed by the National Trust, the site consists of several banks...