Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Sandbanks

"Location: Deerleap Lane, Longdown, off the A35 towards Southampton from Ashurst.Telephone: 02380 292408Remarks: Medium sized conservation centre caring for many of Europe’s native species of animal, including otters, owls, badgers, pole cats, mink, foxes, Scottish wild cats and deer. A great educational half-day out for any animal lover. Read more about the New Forest Wildlife Park."

"See the quaint bodywork and peer in to see the subtle leather seats of classic cars and motor carriages from years past. The National Motor Museum has an exhibition telling the story of the motorcycle and a Motoring in Miniature collection with more than 800 toy cars – see if you can spot your childhood toy. With the oldest motorcar at this museum dating all the way back to 1875, and with over 280 cars at the site, this attraction in the New Forest is an unbeatable day out for motor fans."

"The village of Beaulieu is most famous for its National Motor Museum, which has one of the finest collections of cars, motorcycles and motoring memorabilia in the world. From legendary F1 cars and land speed record breakers, to iconic examples of engineering and design, there’s much to see and admire. During the school holidays there are lots of family focused activities and events including dressing up, craft workshops and seeing the vehicles in action."

"Voted best large visitor attraction 2013 by VisitBritain, this is much more than just a Motor Museum, as well as telling the fascinating story of motoring through the ages, it also boasts the historic Beaulieu Abbey, and charming Palace House with its glorious gardens. For more information visit: Here."

"Bottle-feed kid goats and calves, meet the pigs, donkeys and ponies, cuddle baby rabbits, chicks or maybe even a piglet!. PLUS lots more friendly animals to see. Lots of farmyard buildings to explore and fabulous indoor and outdoor play areas including the trampoline barn, a soft play area and The Farmer's Straw Den."

"It has all the farm animals you’d expect from a working farm that you can feed and help look after. They have great indoor activities as well for raining days like a soft play and smaller handheld animals."

"Longdown Activity Farm, Deerleap Ln, Ashurst, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 7EH. Things to do at Longdown Activity Farm review. Longdown Activity Farm is a family attraction near Ashurst in Hampshire."

"These museums will give you enough to do in Bournemouth and Poole while you’re visiting, great for summer days and rainy days!. If you’re bored of museums I’d suggest visiting the Bournemouth Upside Down House for a giggle and then grab something to eat in Bournemouth town. If you’re looking for more Bournemouth attractions do let us know and we’ll try our best to help!"

"Source: Photo by user Martinevans123 used under PUBLIC DOMAIN. A quick drive from Poole center will take you to the serene parkland of the award winning Upton Country Park, a favorite tourist attraction in the area. Stroll amongst the wildlife along the shoreline or admire the botanical Walled Garden; for kids there’s plenty of opportunities for them to use up their energy in the Woodland Play Trail or to play games on the Front Lawn."

"Redhill Park has a large field, perfect for ball games, plus paths, a playground, tennis courts, bowling greens and a seasonal paddling pool for hot summer days."

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"Gabled, covered in climbers and encircled by impeccably trimmed lawns, this is the longstanding choice for a country hotel in the New Forest. This is a hotel that’s old school and proud of it, with luxurious rooms in creams, magnolias, peaches and taupes, a grand piano bar, a fine-dining restaurant and amenities ranging from a mock-Grecian indoor pool to tennis courts, golf course and an in-house cookery school. There are plenty of surprises in store — including a selection of very contemporary circular treehouses in the grounds, complete with underfloor heating, Ruark radios, wood stoves and balcony hot tubs (they’re dog friendly, too)."

"Indoor pool Spa and wellness centre Massage Hammam Sauna 5 more…. This impressive 5-star country house hotel has an award-winning restaurant, spa, gym, outdoor pool and 130 acres of land to explore. The property has a golf course and 4 tennis courts, both indoor ..."

"Eling Tide Mill is a water mill that harnesses the power of the tide to grind wheat into wholemeal flour. Situated on the edge of Southampton Water beside the renowned New Forest, there has been a mill on the site for over 900 years. Closed in the 1940s, it had the good fortune to survive until it was restored between 1975 and 1980, at which time it re-opened as both a working mill, and a museum."

"A 900 year old mechanism still kept intact, The Eling Tide Mill is one of the only two remaining operating mills, the other one being in Suffolk. Running for at least 5 to 7 hours daily the mill has two independent waterwheels. While one is used for the production of flour the other one is used only for exhibitory purposes."

"100 metres west of Boscombe Pier on the promenade, you can enjoy your breakfast with a view in the American Diner. The breakfast menu includes bacon, sausage or egg baps, pancakes or a full English Breakfast. Breakfast is served from 9.30am, and it’s good to know the restaurant is completely dog friendly if you’re out walking your dog and get hungry."

"Food and milkshakes served all day, right next to the beach front. The restaurant is kitted out like an American diner with booth seating, or on a nice day, why not sit outside on the terrace. Menu items include fish and chips, hot dogs, nachos, sweet potato fries, paninis, salads and much more."