Lions Lodge Guest Information
Walking and cycling
Green Flag awarded Avon Health Country Park is great for walking and cycling and also benefits from a visitor centre, café, play park and kiosk selling coffees and ice cream.
Website: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/countryside-coast-parks/country-parks-and-visitor-centres/avon-heath-country-park/avon-heath-country-park.aspx
Walking: within 25 minutes to the visitor centre and play park.
By car: 5 mins (1.2 miles). There is a large car park by the Visitor Centre. Entry is free, parking charges apply.
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Avon Heath Country Park
Brocks PineGreen Flag awarded Avon Health Country Park is great for walking and cycling and also benefits from a visitor centre, café, play park and kiosk selling coffees and ice cream.
Website: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/countryside-coast-parks/country-parks-and-visitor-centres/avon-heath-country-park/avon-heath-country-park.aspx
Walking: within 25 minutes to the visitor centre and play park.
By car: 5 mins (1.2 miles). There is a large car park by the Visitor Centre. Entry is free, parking charges apply.
Moors valley would be my choice over Avon Heath Country Park. 2 children’s play parks, large lake with swans. Steam railway (operates school holidays and weekends). Large play trail, ideal for younger children. Many trails throughout the park for walking and cycling. Hire of bikes. Large café/restaurant.
Website: https://www.moors-valley.co.uk/
Walking: within 15 minutes (0.8 miles) for the park edge or 36 minutes (1.8 miles) to the visitor centre, café, play park, pond.
By car: 6 minutes (2 miles). Entry is free, parking charges apply.
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Parque y bosque de Moors Valley
Horton RoadMoors valley would be my choice over Avon Heath Country Park. 2 children’s play parks, large lake with swans. Steam railway (operates school holidays and weekends). Large play trail, ideal for younger children. Many trails throughout the park for walking and cycling. Hire of bikes. Large café/restaurant.
Website: https://www.moors-valley.co.uk/
Walking: within 15 minutes (0.8 miles) for the park edge or 36 minutes (1.8 miles) to the visitor centre, café, play park, pond.
By car: 6 minutes (2 miles). Entry is free, parking charges apply.
Lovely picnic area and trail by the river, with New Forest ponies. Free parking. No toilet facilities on site.
Ringwood 6.1 miles, 20 minutes by car
Linford Bottom
Lovely picnic area and trail by the river, with New Forest ponies. Free parking. No toilet facilities on site.
Ringwood 6.1 miles, 20 minutes by car
Lovely scenic walk with plenty of animals including New Forest ponies and horses. Large free car park and a fenced off area for a pony and cow free picnic.
Brockenhurst 12.6 miles, 19 minutes by car
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Wilverley Inclosure car park
Lovely scenic walk with plenty of animals including New Forest ponies and horses. Large free car park and a fenced off area for a pony and cow free picnic.
Brockenhurst 12.6 miles, 19 minutes by car
Corfe Castle has been a Saxon stronghold, a Norman fortress, a royal palace and a family home in its ten centuries of dominating the Purbeck landscape.
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Corfe Castle
Corfe Castle has been a Saxon stronghold, a Norman fortress, a royal palace and a family home in its ten centuries of dominating the Purbeck landscape.
Local activities and attractions
Skiing, snowboarding and ringos. Park (zip line, fort, pirate ship, swings, trampolines etc) Bar and restaurant.
Website: https://www.snowtrax.eu
4.7 miles, 9 minutes by car
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Centro de Actividades Alpinas y Tienda de Deportes de Nieve Snowtrax
Matchams LaneSkiing, snowboarding and ringos. Park (zip line, fort, pirate ship, swings, trampolines etc) Bar and restaurant.
Website: https://www.snowtrax.eu
4.7 miles, 9 minutes by car
A good day or half day out. There are the heavy horses of course which children can feed at certain times, but also smaller animals, a play centre, mini pedal cars, tractor rides and wagon rides. A much smaller establishment than the large ones, but a nice one for younger children. Small café selling lunches and snacks.
Website: https://www.dorset-heavy-horse-centre.co.uk/
Verwood 7.1 miles, 15 minutes by car
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Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park
A good day or half day out. There are the heavy horses of course which children can feed at certain times, but also smaller animals, a play centre, mini pedal cars, tractor rides and wagon rides. A much smaller establishment than the large ones, but a nice one for younger children. Small café selling lunches and snacks.
Website: https://www.dorset-heavy-horse-centre.co.uk/
Verwood 7.1 miles, 15 minutes by car
Skateboarding
Website: https://www.ramprats.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR1yWhVLrYVoXJ5qE5CLBrp3cxs5naI0yaEUR3aXIAMgBMtgimaWDfjBO4c
8 miles, 14 minutes by car
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Ramp Rats
65-67 Ringwood RdSkateboarding
Website: https://www.ramprats.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR1yWhVLrYVoXJ5qE5CLBrp3cxs5naI0yaEUR3aXIAMgBMtgimaWDfjBO4c
8 miles, 14 minutes by car
This is near to Hurn Airport, approximately 4 miles. Aimed at children up to 11 years old, this adventure park combines rides and shows with characters plus a large soft play area.
Website: https://www.adventurewonderland.co.uk/
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País de las Maravillas de la Aventura
Merritown LaneThis is near to Hurn Airport, approximately 4 miles. Aimed at children up to 11 years old, this adventure park combines rides and shows with characters plus a large soft play area.
Website: https://www.adventurewonderland.co.uk/
Great mini golf with dinosaurs.
Website: https://mightyadventures.com/
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Mighty Claws Adventure Golf
Riverside AvenueGreat mini golf with dinosaurs.
Website: https://mightyadventures.com/
Numerous beaches to choose from Bournemouth, Southbourne, Boscombe and Hengistbury Head. Over seven miles of golden sand Blue Flag beaches.
The Beach Check app has a traffic light system to help both visitors and residents avoid busy hotspots: https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Leisure-culture-and-local-heritage/Beaches/Beach-Check-app.aspx
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Southbourne Beachfront
Numerous beaches to choose from Bournemouth, Southbourne, Boscombe and Hengistbury Head. Over seven miles of golden sand Blue Flag beaches.
The Beach Check app has a traffic light system to help both visitors and residents avoid busy hotspots: https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Leisure-culture-and-local-heritage/Beaches/Beach-Check-app.aspx
Ages 0-8. Indoor and outdoor activities. Petting zoos, parks and playgrounds. Play barn with pedal tractors, sand play area and hand feeding and meeting the animals.
Website: https://farmerpalmers.co.uk/
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Parque de la Granja de Farmer Palmer
Wareham RoadAges 0-8. Indoor and outdoor activities. Petting zoos, parks and playgrounds. Play barn with pedal tractors, sand play area and hand feeding and meeting the animals.
Website: https://farmerpalmers.co.uk/
The home of Peppa Pig World (all things Pepper Pig). This caters for children predominantly 1-6 years old and is generally considered as an extremely good day out and worth the money. There are height restrictions which will determine which rides can accommodate young children.
Website: https://peppapigworld.co.uk/
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Paultons Park Hogar de Peppa Pig World
The home of Peppa Pig World (all things Pepper Pig). This caters for children predominantly 1-6 years old and is generally considered as an extremely good day out and worth the money. There are height restrictions which will determine which rides can accommodate young children.
Website: https://peppapigworld.co.uk/
This is the venue used by TV to showcase the lives of rescued monkeys of all descriptions. This rescue centre has helped stop the exploitation of primates around the world. A 65 acre site with hundreds of chimpanzees. This is an experience for young and old alike.
Website: https://monkeyworld.org/
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Monkey World - Centro de Rescate de Simios
LongthornsThis is the venue used by TV to showcase the lives of rescued monkeys of all descriptions. This rescue centre has helped stop the exploitation of primates around the world. A 65 acre site with hundreds of chimpanzees. This is an experience for young and old alike.
Website: https://monkeyworld.org/
This is close to Monkey World and houses many tanks, both English and from around the world. Displays are provided on some days and there is some access to view tanks from the inside.
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El Museo de Tanques
Linsay RoadThis is close to Monkey World and houses many tanks, both English and from around the world. Displays are provided on some days and there is some access to view tanks from the inside.
Large park with sculptures by Simon Gudgeon set in landscaped gardens, an art gallery & a cafe.
Website: https://www.sculpturebythelakes.co.uk
25.9 miles, 45 minutes by car
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Sculpture by the Lakes
Large park with sculptures by Simon Gudgeon set in landscaped gardens, an art gallery & a cafe.
Website: https://www.sculpturebythelakes.co.uk
25.9 miles, 45 minutes by car
Iconic Dorset landmark with beautiful views and great walks. We suggest going on a sunny day, it is not a place to visit on wet days.
Approx 1 hour drive
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Lulworth Cove
Iconic Dorset landmark with beautiful views and great walks. We suggest going on a sunny day, it is not a place to visit on wet days.
Approx 1 hour drive
Iconic Dorset landmark with beautiful views and walks. We suggest going on a sunny day, it is not a place to visit on wet days.
Approx 1 hour drive
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Puerta de Durdle
Iconic Dorset landmark with beautiful views and walks. We suggest going on a sunny day, it is not a place to visit on wet days.
Approx 1 hour drive
Marwell Zoo is a 140-acre zoo situated in Colden Common near Winchester, in the English county of Hampshire. It is owned and run by the registered charity Marwell Wildlife. The zoo is home to 1,208 animals of 149 species.
Website: https://www.marwell.org.uk/zoo/
30 miles, 36 minutes by car
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Marwell Zoo
Thompson's LaneMarwell Zoo is a 140-acre zoo situated in Colden Common near Winchester, in the English county of Hampshire. It is owned and run by the registered charity Marwell Wildlife. The zoo is home to 1,208 animals of 149 species.
Website: https://www.marwell.org.uk/zoo/
30 miles, 36 minutes by car
Recognised as one of the most exclusive areas anywhere in the world, the iconic Sandbanks and its gorgeous beach is the ideal location to visit.
Sandbanks Beach is recognised as one of the United Kingdom’s best, perfect for sunsets, eateries, walks, paddle boarding and other water sports.
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Sandbanks
Recognised as one of the most exclusive areas anywhere in the world, the iconic Sandbanks and its gorgeous beach is the ideal location to visit.
Sandbanks Beach is recognised as one of the United Kingdom’s best, perfect for sunsets, eateries, walks, paddle boarding and other water sports.
City/town information
Interesting busy little town with riverside walks, coffee shops, restaurants and a ferry to Hengistbury Head, an outcrop and nature reserve with a small beach and views of the Isle of Wight. It has a small museum with details of Christchurch from the Ice Age to modern times. The Priory and grounds are worth a visit. Boats can be rented from Christchurch Quay and Tuckton. Market Day is Monday. Christchurch Food and Drink Festival is usually around May time. It is very busy but good to visit with music and many, many stalls selling all manner of food and drink. The Regent Centre in Christchurch has live performances and films showing throughout the year. Many of the pubs have live music.
9.6 miles, 20 minutes by car
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Christchurch
Interesting busy little town with riverside walks, coffee shops, restaurants and a ferry to Hengistbury Head, an outcrop and nature reserve with a small beach and views of the Isle of Wight. It has a small museum with details of Christchurch from the Ice Age to modern times. The Priory and grounds are worth a visit. Boats can be rented from Christchurch Quay and Tuckton. Market Day is Monday. Christchurch Food and Drink Festival is usually around May time. It is very busy but good to visit with music and many, many stalls selling all manner of food and drink. The Regent Centre in Christchurch has live performances and films showing throughout the year. Many of the pubs have live music.
9.6 miles, 20 minutes by car
Medieval City with a Cathedral, with the tallest spire in England. Visit the Cathedral, charges are in place, but you can join a tour if you wish. The Cathedral houses one of the three original Magna Carta copies signed in June 1215. Market days are Tuesday and Saturday and are busy with quite a few stalls. There is a river walk. Visit the oldest pub in Salisbury, the Haunch of Venison, just off the Square, tiny, with totally uneven floors, but interesting. Park and ride is best especially on Market days, or you can catch the X3 bus from Ringwood which run every half hour. The park and ride facility is on the A338 as you approach Salisbury. The Playhouse theatre in Salisbury provides entertainment via plays and shows.
20.9 miles, 35 minutes by car
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Salisbury
Medieval City with a Cathedral, with the tallest spire in England. Visit the Cathedral, charges are in place, but you can join a tour if you wish. The Cathedral houses one of the three original Magna Carta copies signed in June 1215. Market days are Tuesday and Saturday and are busy with quite a few stalls. There is a river walk. Visit the oldest pub in Salisbury, the Haunch of Venison, just off the Square, tiny, with totally uneven floors, but interesting. Park and ride is best especially on Market days, or you can catch the X3 bus from Ringwood which run every half hour. The park and ride facility is on the A338 as you approach Salisbury. The Playhouse theatre in Salisbury provides entertainment via plays and shows.
20.9 miles, 35 minutes by car
Village in the heart of the New Forest housing the Beaulieu Motor Museum. A good full day out with every imaginable car and other vehicles, including Bluebird and the James Bond cars exhibit. There is a very pleasant walk from Beaulieu to BUCKLERS HARD of approximately one mile along the river. This village has remained untouched by the passage of time and is where ships were built for Nelson’s fleet. You can take a half hour trip along the Beaulieu River from here and there is a Maritime Museum.
26.5 miles, 37 minutes by car
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Beaulieu
Village in the heart of the New Forest housing the Beaulieu Motor Museum. A good full day out with every imaginable car and other vehicles, including Bluebird and the James Bond cars exhibit. There is a very pleasant walk from Beaulieu to BUCKLERS HARD of approximately one mile along the river. This village has remained untouched by the passage of time and is where ships were built for Nelson’s fleet. You can take a half hour trip along the Beaulieu River from here and there is a Maritime Museum.
26.5 miles, 37 minutes by car
Portsmouth is a port city and a naval base. It is known for its maritime heritage and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, where you can visit the interactive National Museum of the Royal Navy, the wooden warship HMS Victory, and HMS Warrior. The Tudor ship of Henry VIII, Mary Rose, which was raised from the sea bed, is also conserved in the dockyard museum. You can also go up inside the Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth’s iconic landmark. There is the large undercover shopping centre of Gunwharf Quays, full of fashion shops and eateries.
43.1 miles, 48 minutes by car
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Portsmouth
Portsmouth is a port city and a naval base. It is known for its maritime heritage and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, where you can visit the interactive National Museum of the Royal Navy, the wooden warship HMS Victory, and HMS Warrior. The Tudor ship of Henry VIII, Mary Rose, which was raised from the sea bed, is also conserved in the dockyard museum. You can also go up inside the Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth’s iconic landmark. There is the large undercover shopping centre of Gunwharf Quays, full of fashion shops and eateries.
43.1 miles, 48 minutes by car
The coastal town of Swanage is pure nostalgia. Ride a steam train through the countryside to this seaside resort, walk along the Victorian pier and gaze out over Swanage Bay from Durlston Castle.
Situated on the Isle of Purbeck, this fun family resort is ideal for relaxing breaks, walking and exploring the Jurassic Coast.
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Swanage
The coastal town of Swanage is pure nostalgia. Ride a steam train through the countryside to this seaside resort, walk along the Victorian pier and gaze out over Swanage Bay from Durlston Castle.
Situated on the Isle of Purbeck, this fun family resort is ideal for relaxing breaks, walking and exploring the Jurassic Coast.
Bournemouth is the largest resort in Dorset and along with seven miles of sandy beaches also has beautiful parks and gardens.
11 miles, 15 minutes by car.
You’re sure to find plenty of things to do while exploring this coastal town, with lots of attractions, activities, entertainment and adventure to keep all ages entertained. With great shopping and eating out experiences as well as lots of events all year round, there really is something for all ages and budgets.
Enjoy Bournemouth’s buzzing nightlife with some of the best pubs, bars and clubs to be found along the south coast. The town also has a cinema complex, a casino, bingo halls, comedy clubs, open mic nights and themed events at many of its hotels.
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Bournemouth
Bournemouth is the largest resort in Dorset and along with seven miles of sandy beaches also has beautiful parks and gardens.
11 miles, 15 minutes by car.
You’re sure to find plenty of things to do while exploring this coastal town, with lots of attractions, activities, entertainment and adventure to keep all ages entertained. With great shopping and eating out experiences as well as lots of events all year round, there really is something for all ages and budgets.
Enjoy Bournemouth’s buzzing nightlife with some of the best pubs, bars and clubs to be found along the south coast. The town also has a cinema complex, a casino, bingo halls, comedy clubs, open mic nights and themed events at many of its hotels.