Chloe’s guidebook
Places to visit
Recommended places to visit, all within 45 minutes from the house.
National Trust place to visit with beautiful walks around the gardens and woodland, a child-safe bike route, and the house which is stunning and steeped in character.
16 locals recommend
Kingston Lacy Estate
Blandford RoadNational Trust place to visit with beautiful walks around the gardens and woodland, a child-safe bike route, and the house which is stunning and steeped in character.
Great for walking, options for a short or long walk. Great views, and history.
35 locals recommend
Badbury Rings
Blandford RoadGreat for walking, options for a short or long walk. Great views, and history.
National Trust Corfe Castle - one of the best places for history, and it is situated in the beautiful village of Corfe Castle with a good selection of pubs, tea rooms, and shops. Not to mention the steam train which runs through Corfe Castle and takes you to the seaside town of Swanage.
425 locals recommend
Corfe Castle
National Trust Corfe Castle - one of the best places for history, and it is situated in the beautiful village of Corfe Castle with a good selection of pubs, tea rooms, and shops. Not to mention the steam train which runs through Corfe Castle and takes you to the seaside town of Swanage.
One of the highest points near us, the views are incredible. You are able to enjoy a drink and food from their restaurant while enjoying the planes taking off and landing outside your window. You are even able to book and take to the sky yourself!
29 locals recommend
Compton Abbas Airfield
One of the highest points near us, the views are incredible. You are able to enjoy a drink and food from their restaurant while enjoying the planes taking off and landing outside your window. You are even able to book and take to the sky yourself!
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre
LongthornsA great day out for all the family
The Tank Museum
Linsay RoadA great day out for those interested in tanks and the war
Miles of walks with beautiful surroundings. Loads to do in Poole from restaurants, shops, walking, and water sports
69 locals recommend
Poole Harbour
Miles of walks with beautiful surroundings. Loads to do in Poole from restaurants, shops, walking, and water sports
Miles of open sand, award winning beaches. Bournemouth is a place not to miss.
149 locals recommend
Bournemouth Beach
Miles of open sand, award winning beaches. Bournemouth is a place not to miss.
The history on the airfield. Miles of walking, you can see the old runways used in the war as well as the hangars which are now used for farming.
RAF Tarrant Rushton Airfield Memorial 298 & 644 Squadron (RAF), Glider Pilot Regiment (Army Air Corps)
The history on the airfield. Miles of walking, you can see the old runways used in the war as well as the hangars which are now used for farming.