Local Attractions
Below are a list with links to top attractions found in Bournemouth and the surrounding area:
Bournemouth Oceanarium...>
Explore the secrets of the ocean in an adventure that will take you to some of the world's most amazing waters. The Oceanarium Bournemouth brings you face to face with marine life from the furthest reaches of the globe - more than just an aquarium, a vibrant experience through the oasis of water.
Farmer Palmers...>
A working farm aimed specifically for children with 2000 sq. m of undercover facilities including the play barn with pedal tractors, pig bouncy castle and ball pits. Animal Barn is where you can take part in lamb and goat feeding, as well as have the opportunity to handle pigs, guinea pigs and groom ponies.
Christchurch Ski Centre...>
Christchurch Ski and Leisure Centre, near Bournemouth, is the premier artificial dry ski slope for Hampshire and Dorset, where both adults and children can enjoy a range of skiing activities including skiing lessons, snowboarding lessons and ski practice sessions
Moors Valley Country Park...>
Moors Valley covers 750 acres in the Valley of the Moors River. At the heart of the park is the visitor centre which houses a Restaurant, Country Shop and exhibition area.
Just a few minutes walk from the Visitor Centre is the Adventure Play Area for older children and a special Castle and Sand Area for toddlers. From the play areas is the picnic area to the picturesque Moors Lake alongside which runs the narrow-gauge steam railway that will take you on a mile long journey through the park.
Adventure WonderLand...>
Alice in Wonderland themed park with outdoor childs adventure rides, alice in wonderland shows and a first class soft play area within a newly constrcuted building. Caters for 2 to 12 year olds.
Bournemouth Centre - 0.76 miles
Bournemouth became the popular holiday resort it is today when the eminent physician Dr Granville recommended its mild sunny climate for those with poor health. Until 1811 the area had been undeveloped until the local squire built a summer house there (where the Exeter hotel now stands). His investment was the beginning of a massive expansion of the resort and the town's population grew from only 695 to 59,000 in only 50 years. Few resorts can match its six miles of sandy beaches and magnificent 100 foot cliffs. Lifts and walks connect the beaches with the streets and there is an excellent range of sporting venues, cinemas, theatres, shops and restaurants.
Parkstone Golf Club - Poole - 2.91 miles
Welcome to Parkstone, one of the best known and finest courses on the South Coast and ranked 87th in the British Isles by Golf Monthly magazine. A beautiful and mature heathland course with lakes, standings of mature pines and a wide variety of wildlife together with panoramic views over Poole Harbour to Brownsea Island and the coastal downs of the Isle of Purbeck. Set within a few minutes drive of Poole and Bournemouth town centres and beaches, Parkstone offers the best in both golf and hospitality. You will find the course a challenge that will test your course management and judgement as well as your striking ability.
Bournemouth Airport - 4.22 miles
Situated 8kms north of Bournemouth city centre, Bournemouth Airport handles 500,000 passengers per year. The recently renovated terminal serves scheduled flights to France, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal and Italy, as well as to Ireland and the Channel Islands. Holiday charter destinations include Austria, Croatia, Greece, Turkey, Sardinia, Majorca, Menorca and the Canary Islands, plus Barbados and New York in the Americas. It is anticipated that passenger traffic will double due to the recent arrival of low-cost carrier Thomsonfly.com. Three car parks at the airport can accommodate 1,500 vehicles. Car park 3 is nearest the terminal, and is used primarily for short stays and collecting arriving passengers.
The Dudsbury Golf Club - Ferndown - 4.65 miles
The standard is set for others to follow and, because of our superb location and our extensive range of facilities, you will find Dudsbury difficult to equal. The magnificent Clubhouse with its elevated position, affording superb views of the picturesque Stour Valley, incorporates the Spikes Bar and Terrace, where you can enjoy a select menu of snacks and daily specials, the Clocktower Restaurant and the Fairway Suite, offering facilities for corporate golf and societies large and small. Corporate days are a feature at Dudsbury because we recognise the value received by companies who entertain their clients in our ideal surroundings.