Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) 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."

"Location: Approximately 3 miles west of Lyndhurst at the northern end of the Bolderwood Ornamental Drive.Remarks: About the most popular of the free New Forest attractions. A very pleasant area with graded walks through the giant Redwood trees. Viewing platforms overlook the fenced areas where a number of fallow deer are kept."

"A viewing area deep in the new Forest, where these incredible creatures are known to gather. For opening dates and further information, please visit the attraction's website."

"Address: Barrack Road, The Nothe, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8UF, England, UK Tel: +44 (0)1305 766 626 The Nothe Gardens are located around the historic Victorian Nothe Fort and lead towards this imposing structure. Overlooking the harbours of both Portland and Weymouth, the Nothe Gardens feature lawned areas suitable for sports, ball games and impromptu picnics. The area is known for is high concentrations of wildlife and in recent years, grey squirrels have become a common sight around the gardens."

"Nothe Gardens is a public garden, located in Weymouth, Dorset, England. Positioned on the Nothe Peninsula overlooking both Weymouth and Portland harbours, the informal gardens are often acclaimed to be the most beautiful the borough has to offer. Sightseeing • Garden • Relax in park • Park"

"You can either get into your car and drive to Durdle Door for sunset photo or if you have time you can walk your way there. It isn’t close nor easy, but surely is a great experience with some stunning views of this incredible coast. Take some beers and crisps and enjoy the sun go down sitting on the beach at Durdle Door, see the ray of light painting it and changing the coulor of the sea itself, embrace nature and its incredible, speechless beauty. You are almost done for the day, it’s time for dinner, so drive to Wareham and eat some burgers or sausages and mash at Hall & Woodhouse."

"It’s littered with pebbled beaches, hidden coves, fishing villages, and the famed Durdle Door – a natural limestone arch overlooking the sea. This drive is bound to be one of the highlights of your long road trip in England."

"Take a quick, post-prandial walk along the coast path to Durdle Door, a spectacular, naturally occurring limestone arch and famous geographical wonder."

"Opening its doors back in 1939, Southampton City Art Gallery is home to one of the best publicly owned collections in the UK outside of London – 5,300 internationally recognised, high-quality pieces of art, including paintings, sculptures, drawings and even photography and film. Ever-changing displays and exhibitions ensure new experiences for the locals, and visitors, on every visit."

"Outside of Bournemouth in Wimbourne Minster is the brilliant Wimbourne Model Town and Gardens. The town has been built to 1/10 scale and features over 100 different shop fronts, set in a 1950s world. Toddlers will probably love the absurdity of such miniature realism, as well as enjoy the other attractions like Wendy Street — an enclosed play area specifically for younger kids."

"Kweilin Cantonese Restaurant seafood specialist best known for serving authentic Chinese food with the finest local produce and fresh Scotland's seafood since 1984."

"One of the best places to learn about local history is the Dorset County Museum. It is due to reopen sometime in 2021 following a two-year redevelopment. So you can expect a brand-new experience with top-of-the-range facilities."