Ridge Farm Camping and Caravan Park

The park is ideally situated for the beautiful Purbeck Hills, the Jurassic Coastline and the wonderful sandy beaches at Studland and Sandbanks. The attractions of Wareham, Swanage, Poole and Bournemouth are all within easy reach. The park makes an ideal base for walking, cycling, bird-watching and quiet enjoyment of the lovely Purbeck countryside.

Local attractions include the Arne RSPB and Nature Reserve with its wonderful walks and views. The Purbeck Cycleway with its bridleways and footpaths is another great choice.

The Saxon town of Wareham provides many attractions throughout the year and on the quay Wareham Boat Hire offer paddle boarding, kayaking, rowing and motor boat hire. The quay in Wareham also provides a Saturday morning market, these activities are all within walking distance from where you're staying. There are also Brownsea Island ferries so you can take river trips to the Island.

Golf is available at the Isle of Purbeck Golf Course and the family friendly pitch and putt in Swanage, horse riding at Studland Stables, sea and river fishing at Wareham and Poole, with sailing, windsurfing, surfing and kite-surfing also extremely popular in the area.

Throughout the six week summer period Wareham Wednesdays - a local charitable organisation - offer live music, entertainment and fireworks for all the family.

Climbing is another sport practised along the coast with diving courses on offer on Swanage Victorian Pier and Dorset Waterpark, based at Corfe castle, is a top family day out.

Other popular visiting locations in the area include:

• The Steam Railway from Swanage to Wareham
• Lulworth
• Durdle Door
• Bovington Tank Museum
• Monkey World
• The Blue Pool