Ballard Down is a chalk headland that lies between the Bay of Swanage and the Bay of Studland on the English Channel. The area...

This unique wooden Victorian pier was built in 1896 and restored in the 1990s. After a stroll, visitors can enjoy a free exhibition, working penny...

This three mile stretch of beach is well managed by the National Trust and ample parking and refreshment facilities are provided. The combination of natural...

Swanage Museum offers a fascinating insight into the history of this town and its people. Interactive displays and archive films immediately greet you when...

Swanage Railway is one of the best preserved standard gauge steam railways in the UK. It operates on the six miles of track from Swanage...

Set in the heart of the famous Purbeck hills, this well run museum houses documents, artefacts and photographs relating to the history of the local...

This 500 acre island, situated in the centre of Poole harbour, is perhaps most famous as the site of the first scout camp. A ferry...

As the second largest natural harbour in the world after Sydney, Australia, Poole Harbour is an attraction in its own right. The calm waters are...

Corfe Castle has been guarding the gateway through the Purbeck hills since Roman times. The area has always been of strategic importance and forms...

Compton Acres is at the forefront of the South’s garden attractions. Wander around the magnificent 10 acres of individually themed gardens where in 2007 developments...

The gallery is home to an extensive collection of mid 20th Century paintings and sculptures that are owned by Bournemouth and Poole College. These...

Poole’s impressive arts centre claims to be the biggest outside London. It provides a venue for concerts, theatre productions, cinema, visual arts and exhibitions. It...

Housed in an eighteenth Century warehouse near the quayside, this museum features the 2000 years of Poole’s fascinating history. Topics covered include the Iron Age,...

This is Poole’s best preserved medieval domestic building. Once known as the George Inn it is believed to have been occupied by troops during the...

Poole Museum underwent an extensive refurbishment in 2007, partly funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The stunning building has a brilliant entrance and atrium...