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Compton Acres (16 miles) has 10 acres of formal gardens in different styles with a highly rated cafe, located between Bournemouth and Poole at Canford Cliffs, near Sandbanks. Dogs are allowed in the gardens, cafe and tearooms, but must be kept on a short lead. Find out more about Compton Acres.
Furzey Gardens (17 miles) are informal woodland gardens with a thatched seasonal cafe run by a local charity that supports people with learning disabilities. (Assistance dogs only). Find out more about Furzey Gardens.
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens (24 miles) near Romsey has a stunning collection of trees and shrubs, with interesting events throughout the year. (Registered assistance dogs only). Look out for the light trail run during the festive period as well as a number of other events including live music nights. Find out more about Sir Harold…
Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway (29 miles) offers 200 acres of dog friendly woodland gardens plus a small 12.25″ gauge railway located in the southeast corner of the New Forest. Dogs are welcome, and can go on the train, provided they are on a short lead. Find out more about Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway.
Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park (9 miles north west) is home to 5 breeds of heavy horses, where you can take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage and learn about how these big, gentle beasts have served humans since the beginning of time. Experiences include a WW1 fields trench display, vintage vehicles and very engaging…
Portsmouth (44 miles) makes a great day out. At the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard you can go aboard Nelson’s warship; HMS Victory and view King Henry VIII’s Mary Rose ship, rescued from the sea bed. Next door is the designer outlet shopping centre, Gunwharf Quays, and nearby is the impressive Spinnaker Tower, which offers stunning views…
Weymouth (40 miles) has a sandy beach and beautiful sea front as well as a harbour. Attractions include the Sealife Adventure Park and RSPB reserve. There are cycle routes around the town and a Sandworld Sculpture Park. Worth a visit nearby are Nothe Fort (dogs welcome on a lead) and Bennetts Water Gardens (assistance dogs…
Winchester (33 miles) is the county town of Hampshire and the former capital of Wessex, kingdom of the Anglo Saxons under King Alfred the Great. It has a Park & Ride and there’s a lot to see here, including: The Great Hall, home to King Arthur’s Round TableWinchester Cathedral
Dorchester (32 miles), is Dorset’s county town. It has numerous visitor attractions with museums, shops, walkways and a popular market on Wednesdays. Nearby is Maiden Castle, one of the largest and most complex Iron Age hill forts in Europe. (Dogs must be kept on a lead as sheep graze the site). Dorchester is also famous…
Swanage (31 miles without the Sandbanks ferry) is a traditional seaside town with sandy beaches, surrounded by the Purbeck Hills and famous for the Swanage Railway steam railway which takes a scenic 12-mile route to Norden, just past Corfe Castle. Swanage forms the gateway to the Jurassic Coast.
