Campsites near Bournemouth

62 Bournemouth campsites

Parley Court Camping, Hurn, Christchurch, Dorset (3.9 miles)Parley Court Camping, Hurn, Christchurch, Dorset (3.9 miles)
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Parley Court Camping

Hurn, Christchurch, Dorset (3.9 miles)

A family-run riverside campsite in Christchurch with excellent onsite facilities such as golf, café and a bar.

4.44 /5

Shoreline Escapes, Bockhampton, Christchurch, Dorset (6.3 miles)Shoreline Escapes, Bockhampton, Christchurch, Dorset (6.3 miles)
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Shoreline Escapes

Bockhampton, Christchurch, Dorset (6.3 miles)

Family friendly bell tents in rural Dorset. Just five minutes from the New Forest and 20 minutes to Bournemouth.

St Leonards Farm Caravan and Camping Park, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset (6.5 miles)St Leonards Farm Caravan and Camping Park, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset (6.5 miles)
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St Leonards Farm Caravan and Camping Park

West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset (6.5 miles)

Family friendly camping, touring and glamping near the Jurassic Coast, in easy reach of the New Forest.

4.6 /5

Burnbake Campsite, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset (7.2 miles)Burnbake Campsite, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset (7.2 miles)
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Burnbake Campsite

Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset (7.2 miles)

Award-winning family friendly site with charming, back-to-nature camping. Just four miles from Studland Beach.

4.62 /5

Back of Beyond Touring Park, St Leonards, Ringwood, Dorset (7.6 miles)Back of Beyond Touring Park, St Leonards, Ringwood, Dorset (7.6 miles)
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Back of Beyond Touring Park

St Leonards, Ringwood, Dorset (7.6 miles)

Adult only site at the gateway to Dorset and the New Forest. Just 20 minutes to the coast and Bournemouth.

4.72 /5

Huntick Farm Caravan Park, Lytchet Matravers, Poole, Dorset (8.1 miles)Huntick Farm Caravan Park, Lytchet Matravers, Poole, Dorset (8.1 miles)
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Huntick Farm Caravan Park

Lytchet Matravers, Poole, Dorset (8.1 miles)

Adult-only (16+), dog-friendly touring and camping park for a peaceful getaway in the Dorset countryside.

4.49 /5

Herston Yards Farm, Swanage, Dorset (8.2 miles)Herston Yards Farm, Swanage, Dorset (8.2 miles)
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Herston Yards Farm

Swanage, Dorset (8.2 miles)

Family-friendly site with an onsite bar, restaurant, shop and entertainment, just five minutes from Swanage.

3.49 /5

Avon Tyrrell Activity Centre, Bransgore, Christchurch, Hampshire (8.4 miles)Avon Tyrrell Activity Centre, Bransgore, Christchurch, Hampshire (8.4 miles)
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Avon Tyrrell Activity Centre

Bransgore, Christchurch, Hampshire (8.4 miles)

Family friendly outdoor activity centre set in the New Forest. Enjoy paddleboarding, bike hire, archery and more!

4.41 /5

Bluebell Meadow Campsite, Lytchett Minster, Poole, Dorset (9.1 miles)Bluebell Meadow Campsite, Lytchett Minster, Poole, Dorset (9.1 miles)
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Bluebell Meadow Campsite

Lytchett Minster, Poole, Dorset (9.1 miles)

20 minutes from the Jurassic Coast and sandy beaches, with pubs within walking distance.

4.86 /5

The Old Airfield, Burley, Hampshire (9.1 miles)The Old Airfield, Burley, Hampshire (9.1 miles)
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The Old Airfield

Burley, Hampshire (9.1 miles)

An idyllic family friendly campsite in the heart of the New Forest, spacious grass pitches and close to beaches.

4.5 /5

Dapplewood, Holt, Dorset (9.3 miles)Dapplewood, Holt, Dorset (9.3 miles)
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Dapplewood

Holt, Dorset (9.3 miles)

An adult only touring base by the New Forest and Poole's sandy beaches, the perfect dog friendly base.

4.74 /5

Holmsley Campsite, Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset (9.4 miles)Holmsley Campsite, Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset (9.4 miles)
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Holmsley Campsite

Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset (9.4 miles)

Peaceful campsite on a former airfield in the New Forest. Onsite shop and play park, just 15 minutes to the beach!

Woodyhyde Campsite, Swanage, Dorset (9.6 miles)Woodyhyde Campsite, Swanage, Dorset (9.6 miles)
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Woodyhyde Campsite

Swanage, Dorset (9.6 miles)

Camping site set in the heart of the Purbeck countryside, a short distance from Swanage and Corfe Castle.

4.53 /5

Norden Farm Campsite, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset (9.8 miles)Norden Farm Campsite, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset (9.8 miles)
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Norden Farm Campsite

Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset (9.8 miles)

Family-run camping and touring site on a working farm with an onsite farm shop, just outside Corfe Castle.

4.94 /5

Riverside Lakes, Horton, Dorset (10.1 miles)Riverside Lakes, Horton, Dorset (10.1 miles)
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Riverside Lakes

Horton, Dorset (10.1 miles)

Family friendly camping, touring and glamping. Onsite animals, fishing and crafts, 20 minutes from Bournemouth.

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Fernwood Glamping, Ringwood, Hampshire (10.7 miles)Fernwood Glamping, Ringwood, Hampshire (10.7 miles)
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Fernwood Glamping

Ringwood, Hampshire (10.7 miles)

Charming shepherd's hut and gypsy wagon, ideal for couples and families. Perfect for exploring the New Forest.

4.95 /5

Setthorns Campsite, New Milton, Hampshire (12.3 miles)Setthorns Campsite, New Milton, Hampshire (12.3 miles)
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Setthorns Campsite

New Milton, Hampshire (12.3 miles)

Secluded, simple campsite in the woodland of the New Forest. Surrounded by wildlife and walking trails.

4.82 /5

Muddycreek Campsite, Milford on Sea, Hampshire (12.7 miles)Muddycreek Campsite, Milford on Sea, Hampshire (12.7 miles)
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Muddycreek Campsite

Milford on Sea, Hampshire (12.7 miles)

A relaxed site with good old fashioned campfire camping in the New Forest, perfect for a family getaway

4.79 /5

Primrose Fields Campsite, East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset (13.6 miles)Primrose Fields Campsite, East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset (13.6 miles)
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Primrose Fields Campsite

East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset (13.6 miles)

Family camping with campfires on a wildflower meadow, near Bovington Tank Museum, Monkey World and Lulworth.

4.82 /5

Midgham Farm, Fordingbridge, Hampshire (13.8 miles)Midgham Farm, Fordingbridge, Hampshire (13.8 miles)
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Midgham Farm

Fordingbridge, Hampshire (13.8 miles)

Rustic, off-grid glamping experience close to the New Forest. Meet all the farm animals!

Hill Cottage Farm Camping and Caravan Park, Alderholt, Fordingbridge, Hampshire (13.9 miles)Hill Cottage Farm Camping and Caravan Park, Alderholt, Fordingbridge, Hampshire (13.9 miles)
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Hill Cottage Farm Camping and Caravan Park

Alderholt, Fordingbridge, Hampshire (13.9 miles)

A 5 star dog friendly park set within 40 acres of countryside by the New Forest and in reach of the South Coast.

4.79 /5

Aldridge Hill Campsite, Brockenhurst, Hampshire (14.3 miles)Aldridge Hill Campsite, Brockenhurst, Hampshire (14.3 miles)
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Aldridge Hill Campsite

Brockenhurst, Hampshire (14.3 miles)

Back to basics site in the New Forest, five minutes to Brockenhurst. Streamside location with visiting wildlife!

Longthorns Farm, Wareham, Dorset (14.6 miles)Longthorns Farm, Wareham, Dorset (14.6 miles)
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Longthorns Farm

Wareham, Dorset (14.6 miles)

Family friendly camping, touring and glamping next door to Monkey World. Onsite alpacas you can walk and meet!

4.82 /5

Oakdene Forest Park, Ringwood, Hampshire (6.4 miles)Oakdene Forest Park, Ringwood, Hampshire (6.4 miles)

Oakdene Forest Park

Ringwood, Hampshire (6.4 miles)

Back to nature camping at a New Forest family park with a pool, gym, restaurant, entertainment and fab activities.

Wilksworth Caravan Park, Furzehill, Wimborne, Dorset (8.2 miles)Wilksworth Caravan Park, Furzehill, Wimborne, Dorset (8.2 miles)

Wilksworth Caravan Park

Furzehill, Wimborne, Dorset (8.2 miles)

Brushing the Cranborne Chase AONB, this is a dog and family friendly escape with a pool, near the South Coast.

Verwood, New Forest Camping and Caravanning Club Site, Wimborne, Dorset (11.6 miles)Verwood, New Forest Camping and Caravanning Club Site, Wimborne, Dorset (11.6 miles)
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Verwood, New Forest Camping and Caravanning Club Site

Wimborne, Dorset (11.6 miles)

The seaside resorts of the south coast and the beautiful New Forest are within easy reach of this tranquil site.

Lytton Lawn, Milford on Sea, Hampshire (12.7 miles)Lytton Lawn, Milford on Sea, Hampshire (12.7 miles)

Lytton Lawn

Milford on Sea, Hampshire (12.7 miles)

Set in 8 acres of well-maintained parkland, Lytton Lawn offers spectacular views of the Isle of Wight and Solent.

Glamping at Parley by PitchingIt, Bournemouth, Dorset (4 miles)Glamping at Parley by PitchingIt, Bournemouth, Dorset (4 miles)

Glamping at Parley by PitchingIt

Bournemouth, Dorset (4 miles)

Bell tent glamping, set on the beautiful Parley Estate. Just 15 minutes from Bournemouth beach.

4.45 /5

The Homestead Campsite, West Parley, Ferndown, Dorset (4.2 miles)The Homestead Campsite, West Parley, Ferndown, Dorset (4.2 miles)

The Homestead Campsite

West Parley, Ferndown, Dorset (4.2 miles)

Camping and touring 15 mins from the New Forest and near to Bournemouth and beaches. Open year round.

Forest Bell Tents, Sopley, Christchurch, Dorset (6.4 miles)Forest Bell Tents, Sopley, Christchurch, Dorset (6.4 miles)

Forest Bell Tents

Sopley, Christchurch, Dorset (6.4 miles)

Group glamping in spacious bell tents on the outskirts of the New Forest. Ideal for hen dos and birthday parties.

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Clayford Field Camping, Clayford, Wimborne, Dorset (7.4 miles)Clayford Field Camping, Clayford, Wimborne, Dorset (7.4 miles)

Clayford Field Camping

Clayford, Wimborne, Dorset (7.4 miles)

A rural family friendly site just 30 minutes from Bournemouth and Sandbanks beaches. Ten minute walk to a pub.

4.83 /5

South Lytchett Manor Caravan and Camping Park, Lytchett Minster, Poole, Dorset (7.4 miles)South Lytchett Manor Caravan and Camping Park, Lytchett Minster, Poole, Dorset (7.4 miles)

South Lytchett Manor Caravan and Camping Park

Lytchett Minster, Poole, Dorset (7.4 miles)

An award-winning 5-star campsite, located in stunning parkland just 3 miles from Poole and the Jurassic coast.

Ulwell Holiday Park, Swanage, Dorset (7.5 miles)Ulwell Holiday Park, Swanage, Dorset (7.5 miles)

Ulwell Holiday Park

Swanage, Dorset (7.5 miles)

Family and pet friendly tent and touring holiday park nestled under the Purbeck Hills with indoor pool, restaurant.

Harrow Wood Farm Caravan Park, Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset (7.8 miles)Harrow Wood Farm Caravan Park, Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset (7.8 miles)

Harrow Wood Farm Caravan Park

Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset (7.8 miles)

This small family park offers a base from which you can explore the unspoilt New Forest and surrounding areas.

Mountain Cottage Yurts, Corfe Mullen, Dorset (7.9 miles)Mountain Cottage Yurts, Corfe Mullen, Dorset (7.9 miles)

Mountain Cottage Yurts

Corfe Mullen, Dorset (7.9 miles)

A peaceful yurt glamping experience for a woodland family getaway with relaxing onsite holistic massages.

Swanage Bijou Camping, Swanage, Dorset (8.2 miles)Swanage Bijou Camping, Swanage, Dorset (8.2 miles)

Swanage Bijou Camping

Swanage, Dorset (8.2 miles)

Beach camping and glamping bell tents with golf on site, very close to Swanage Steam Railway and pier.

Woolsbridge Manor Farm Caravan Park, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, Dorset (8.7 miles)Woolsbridge Manor Farm Caravan Park, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, Dorset (8.7 miles)

Woolsbridge Manor Farm Caravan Park

Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, Dorset (8.7 miles)

A spacious, dog friendly family park, near Moors Valley Country Park, the New Forest, a pub and several beaches.

Gundrys Farm Campsite, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, Dorset (8.8 miles)Gundrys Farm Campsite, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, Dorset (8.8 miles)

Gundrys Farm Campsite

Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, Dorset (8.8 miles)

A tranquil, family friendly site with pitches close to Moors Valley Country Park and the New Forest.

North View Certificated Location, Swanage, Dorset (8.8 miles)North View Certificated Location, Swanage, Dorset (8.8 miles)

North View Certificated Location

Swanage, Dorset (8.8 miles)

Small touring site in Dorset AONB, just ten minutes from Swanage Bay. Dog friendly.

Quarr Camping, Swanage, Dorset (9.1 miles)Quarr Camping, Swanage, Dorset (9.1 miles)

Quarr Camping

Swanage, Dorset (9.1 miles)

Small, friendly and family run farm camping site situated in Purbeck with grass pitches close to Swanage beach.

The View Campsite, Lytchett Matravers, Poole, Dorset (9.2 miles)The View Campsite, Lytchett Matravers, Poole, Dorset (9.2 miles)

The View Campsite

Lytchett Matravers, Poole, Dorset (9.2 miles)

Family-friendly camping and glamping with fantastic views over Poole Harbour. Campfires welcome!

4.81 /5

The Railway Campsite, Harmans Cross, Swanage, Dorset (9.2 miles)The Railway Campsite, Harmans Cross, Swanage, Dorset (9.2 miles)

The Railway Campsite

Harmans Cross, Swanage, Dorset (9.2 miles)

Back-to-basics, family friendly tent and tourer camping located next to the Swanage steam trains Railway.

California Meadows, Swanage, Dorset (9.3 miles)California Meadows, Swanage, Dorset (9.3 miles)

California Meadows

Swanage, Dorset (9.3 miles)

Small, family friendly tent and campervan site with shepherd's hut. Located minutes from South West Coast Path.

Ridge Farm Camping and Caravan Park, Ridge, Wareham, Dorset (9.4 miles)Ridge Farm Camping and Caravan Park, Ridge, Wareham, Dorset (9.4 miles)

Ridge Farm Camping and Caravan Park

Ridge, Wareham, Dorset (9.4 miles)

A friendly, family-run camping and caravan site on a small farm close to the Purbeck Hills and lovely South Coast.

Downshay Farm, Swanage, Dorset (9.5 miles)Downshay Farm, Swanage, Dorset (9.5 miles)

Downshay Farm

Swanage, Dorset (9.5 miles)

A peaceful site with picturesque views of Corfe Castle, ten minutes from Swanage Beach. Dog friendly.

Rivendell Park, Horton Heath, Wimborne, Dorset (9.7 miles)Rivendell Park, Horton Heath, Wimborne, Dorset (9.7 miles)

Rivendell Park

Horton Heath, Wimborne, Dorset (9.7 miles)

A luxurious, family friendly resort just 15 mins from the New Forest with a swimming pool, hot tub and outdoor bar!

Corfe Castle Dorset Camping, Wareham, Dorset (10 miles)Corfe Castle Dorset Camping, Wareham, Dorset (10 miles)

Corfe Castle Dorset Camping

Wareham, Dorset (10 miles)

The Purbeck Hills, award winning beaches and a castle make this a popular family site.

Blue Pool Camping, Wareham, Dorset (10.3 miles)Blue Pool Camping, Wareham, Dorset (10.3 miles)

Blue Pool Camping

Wareham, Dorset (10.3 miles)

From treehouses to wild camping - Blue Pool camping has something for everyone. Peaceful tranquillity at it's best.

5 /5

Tread Lightly Glamping, Burley, Hampshire (10.5 miles)Tread Lightly Glamping, Burley, Hampshire (10.5 miles)

Tread Lightly Glamping

Burley, Hampshire (10.5 miles)

Nestled in fields with direct access to the New Forest, family and dog friendly glamping bell tents

Shorefield Country Park, Milford on Sea, Hampshire (11.4 miles)Shorefield Country Park, Milford on Sea, Hampshire (11.4 miles)

Shorefield Country Park

Milford on Sea, Hampshire (11.4 miles)

Deluxe treehouses with en-suites and hot tubs set on a New Forest park, near a beach with swimming pools and more.

Birchwood Tourist Park, Coldharbour, Wareham, Dorset (11.5 miles)Birchwood Tourist Park, Coldharbour, Wareham, Dorset (11.5 miles)

Birchwood Tourist Park

Coldharbour, Wareham, Dorset (11.5 miles)

An open, rural, family-run caravan and campsite, surrounded by Wareham Forest, centrally located in Purbeck.

Wareham Forest Tourist Park, Wareham, Dorset (11.9 miles)Wareham Forest Tourist Park, Wareham, Dorset (11.9 miles)

Wareham Forest Tourist Park

Wareham, Dorset (11.9 miles)

A 5-star park in Wareham Forest with a swimming pool. Bring the family and the dog - all welcome. Open all year.

Smedmore Caravan Site, Kimmeridge, Wareham, Dorset (12.4 miles)Smedmore Caravan Site, Kimmeridge, Wareham, Dorset (12.4 miles)

Smedmore Caravan Site

Kimmeridge, Wareham, Dorset (12.4 miles)

Privately owned and Caravan Club affiliated site, set on a stunning and unspoilt stretch of the Jurassic Coastline.

True Lovers Knot, Blandford Forum, Dorset (12.6 miles)True Lovers Knot, Blandford Forum, Dorset (12.6 miles)

True Lovers Knot

Blandford Forum, Dorset (12.6 miles)

Pub campsite with camping and touring pitches. Surrounded by stunning countryside in the beautiful Tarrant Valley.

West Holme Glamping, Wareham, Dorset (12.8 miles)West Holme Glamping, Wareham, Dorset (12.8 miles)

West Holme Glamping

Wareham, Dorset (12.8 miles)

Bell tents for families and couples on a peaceful equestrian farm, 20 minutes from the Jurassic Coast.

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Red Shoot Camping Park, Ringwood, Hampshire (13 miles)Red Shoot Camping Park, Ringwood, Hampshire (13 miles)

Red Shoot Camping Park

Ringwood, Hampshire (13 miles)

Nestled in the New Forest this dog and family friendly site is just under 30 minutes from the Bournemouth coast.

Luckford Wood, East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset (13.2 miles)Luckford Wood, East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset (13.2 miles)

Luckford Wood

East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset (13.2 miles)

A quick drive from beaches, Durdle Door and Monkey World, this dog friendly site is your base in the Dorset AONB.

Hurst View Leisure, Pennington, Lymington, Hampshire (14.3 miles)Hurst View Leisure, Pennington, Lymington, Hampshire (14.3 miles)

Hurst View Leisure

Pennington, Lymington, Hampshire (14.3 miles)

Set on the Lymington coast with superb views of the Needles from a range of tent and touring pitches. Dog friendly.

Nige's Camping, Fordingbridge, Hampshire (14.5 miles)Nige's Camping, Fordingbridge, Hampshire (14.5 miles)

Nige's Camping

Fordingbridge, Hampshire (14.5 miles)

Small and peaceful, family-run site near Fordingbridge, five minutes from the New Forest. Family and dog friendly!

4.6 /5

Harry's Field, Frogham, Fordingbridge, Hampshire (14.6 miles)Harry's Field, Frogham, Fordingbridge, Hampshire (14.6 miles)

Harry's Field

Frogham, Fordingbridge, Hampshire (14.6 miles)

Tranquil pop-up campsite in the New Forest with bell tent glamping, run by campers for campers. Campfires allowed.

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A good number of Bournemouth campsites and camping sites offer swimming pools, and you can browse these here.

Around half of Bournemouth campsites are by the beach. Choose from our list here.

A wide selection of Bournemouth campsites allow pets. Browse and book from dog friendly sites here.

Dogs are welcome year round on Bournemouth's beaches but between May and September, dogs can only be exercised on designated areas of the beach. See a list of campsites near the beach that allow pets here.

Things to do in Bournemouth

Undoubtedly the biggest reason to visit this popular seaside town is the seven miles of sandy beaches. In the summer particularly, the pier beach has a real buzz and attracts visitors and locals alike down to the water for walks, swimming, volleyball, surfing, kitesurfing, stand up paddleboarding and kayaking.

Adrenaline junkies will love the outdoor zip line which runs from the pier and sends you speeding over the water back to the shore - and it doesn't hurt that it's surrounded by bars and restaurants either.

A visit to picturesque Hengistbury Head will reward those with an interest in archaeology, geology and wildlife. It is a great place to go if Bournemouth's main beach is busy and offers a quieter area to take a walk or paddle. There is a good café here too. Alum Chine beach is also nearby and is a quieter alternative to fighting the crowds, especially in the summer months.

Back on dry land, a trip to the Oceanarium is an ideal way to get close to wonderful marine wildlife including otters and penguins, or alternatively head up high and enjoy the exhilarating Altitude High Ropes Adventure at Littledown Park, which is suitable for both kids and adults.

Culture vultures will enjoy the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery, House & Museum, which is a fascinating attraction with stunning works of art, beautiful Victorian architecture and well-kept gardens. Art lovers will also enjoy visiting the Westover Gallery which has an interesting mix of modern art pieces.

Those who are looking to hit the shops are well catered in Bournemouth too, and should explore the suburbs of Westbourne and Boscombe which are popular with shoppers.

After a long day exploring Bournemouth, head to Lower Gardens to relax - it's just a short stroll from the beach. Here you can while away the hours with a good book, or have enjoy some family fun at crazy golf. Central Gardens and Upper Gardens are also lovely locations for sightseers wanting to escape the hustle and bustle.

For those looking to embrace Bournemouth's nightlife, there are a variety of bars, restaurants and clubs which are spread across the town, starting at the beach. The Bournemouth International Centre events venue has a year round programme of performances too, so why not check to see what’s going on when you visit.

For rainy days, head to Rock Reef's indoor climbing or, for those with smaller children, either Lollipops Indoor Soft Play Café or Giggles Play Centre.

Further afield, there is plenty to explore along the Jurassic Coast, a stunning World Heritage Site that stretches 96 miles across Southern England. The towns of Christchurch and Poole offer interesting day trips too, while a trip to Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour provides the chance to see rare red squirrels.

Corfe Castle is also fun to explore, while you can easily lose a day in the town of Swanage with its pretty bay.