Take the children for a ride on the Swanage steam Railway. It runs from Swanage station to Norden where there is an exciting play area for energetic young people to work off high spirits 

Swanage

Swanage Pier

Swanage is 3 miles away.  A small traditional seaside town  with theatre, Bowling green, Tennis courts, mini golf, Shopping, and many other attractions.

The Blue Pool at Furzbrook started life as a quarry and  is a lovely place to walk around. It has an exciting nature trail for children to follow

Catch a ferry to Brownsea Island. in Poole Harbour where the scout movement started. It’s beauty and wildlife is cared for by the National Trust. A wonderful spot to take a picnic, One of the few places where the red quirrel survives.

Corfe Castle is seven miles away and is a village tucked away under the famous Norman castle.  It boasts several inns and eating places , and a must if in the vicinity

Bournemouth is to be reached over the Studland//Sandbanks ferry and is good for shopping and the more lavish entertainment. .

Poole is also worth a visit with it’s quaint quay and park. Not to mention an extensive shopping high street and Arndale centre.

 Compton Acres

Compton acres gardens in Poole wonderful to browse around for the enthusiastic gardener
.Wareham  9 miles distant is  a charming country town situated on the River Frome

Wareham

 Lullworth Cove

The drive to Lullworth Cove  through the Army ranges (if not firing) is breathtaking and takes about 45 minutes..

Stop off and see Kimerage Bay and Tynham

visit  Durdle Daw and  Arne

If you tae to your feet or bike, a few of the lovley sights you will see on the way.

Looking out to sea from the slipway on North beach Studland

 

   

Shell Bay Studland

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