local attractions

Corfe Castle
Standing on top of a hill, guarding a gap in the chalk ridge of the Purbeck hills, the shattered remains of Corfe Castle still manage to convey an impression of the power and size of what was once one of the strongest and most powerful castles in the country.

Parley Court Golf Club
A challenging 9-hole golf course with airport and river views. (four par 3’s, three par 4’s and two par 5’s)

Adventure Wonderland
Adventure Wonderland is an all inclusive Park which combines the timeless fun and games of the Alice in Wonderland story with the thrilling outdoor Adventure rides of the Main Park and the undercover Lost Aztec World of Wild Thing, your weather proof passport to happy kids!

Bournemouth Aviation Museum
The Bournemouth Air Museum hosts a collection of vintage aircraft, as well as numerous tributes to Dorset's contribution to aviation history

Moors Valley Country Park and Forest
Set in 750 acres of forest this Country Park caters for all tastes. Follow the play trail and cycle routes or take the 200m high Tree Top Trail for a bird’s eye view. Make the most of the well-stocked fishing lake, 18 hole golf course, orienteering facilities, not to mention the fully operational narrow gauge steam railway.

Monkey World
A sanctuary for more than 150 primates of 15 different species, Monkey World includes in excess of 50 chimpanzees, the largest group outside Africa.