Things To Do
Moors Valley Country Park and Forest
Horton Road, Ashley Heath BH24 2ET
Tel: 01425 470721
Moors-valley.co.uk
Moors Valley is a 1000 acre country park, with play trail, cycling trail, dog walking, narrow gauge railway, Go Ape tree top adventure, Segway and golf course.
There is also a restaurant and country shop.
Check out their website for events.
New Forest National Park
Newforestnpa.gov.uk
Designated as a national park in 2005 the New Forest spans 219 square miles across Hampshire and Dorset, reaching as far south as the English Channel. Known for its heathland, forest trails and native ponies, National Motor Museum, Exbury Gardens, Paultons Park (home of Peppa Pig World), Longdown Activity Farm and much much more.
Beaches, Bournemouth, Poole and Beyond
There are 10 miles of sandy beaches from Hengistbury Head to the mouth of Poole Harbour.
Explore Bournemouth’s Victorian pier, visit Sandbanks, take the East Cliff Lift from the top of the cliffs to the shore below, hike to Hengistbury Head, or just soak up the sun on the golden sands.
Jurassic Coast
Taking the ferry at Sandbanks to Studland or driving through Wareham and Corfe Castle you are heading in the direction of the Jurassic Coast. A world heritage site stretching from Studland Bay in Dorset to Exmouth in East Devon. With breath-taking beaches, coastal villages and spectacular rock formations it is well worth a visit.
Paultons Park, Home of Peppa Pig World
Paultonspark.co.uk
Set in 140 acres of parkland, offering over 70 rides and attractions and home to the UK’s only Peppa Pig World.
Tickets can be booked through the Paultons Park website.