Amanda's Guidebook
Watersports Activities and Beach Shop
Visit Easyriders for a variety of activities to do at the beach from deck chair rental, to standup paddleboard rental or lessons or hire Synch electric bikes for the day. Or if you want to learn something new they teach SUP, kitesurfing, winging or windsurfing. They also have a very cool beach shop on Shore Road beach
Easyriders provides fun activities to do at the beach and there is just about something for everybody
6 locals recommend
Easy Riders Kitesurfing & SUP
Shore RoadEasyriders provides fun activities to do at the beach and there is just about something for everybody
Best coffee in town
The Goat serves the best coffee around and brilliant banana bread or bacon sarnies to go with it (as well as some other yum things!)
The dancing goat
31 Parr StThe Goat never fails to deliver on yummy goodness!
Family countryside day out
Moors Valley has something for every family member, from a huge play trail to a miniature steam train, play park and then great add ins (that need to be booked) like Go Ape. Really fun family day out
If you want to do Go Ape or the Net adventures you need to book in advance. Parking is about £10 for the day (maybe slightly more) but it is a full day of fun!
262 locals recommend
Moors Valley Country Park and Forest
Horton RoadIf you want to do Go Ape or the Net adventures you need to book in advance. Parking is about £10 for the day (maybe slightly more) but it is a full day of fun!
Food scene
The Ox is a Thai restaurant and pub, it has a lovely chilled vibe and the food is great!
14 locals recommend
OX
81 Commercial RdThe Ox is a Thai restaurant and pub, it has a lovely chilled vibe and the food is great!
Pintoh Thong Thai Takeaway
636 Ashley RoadGreat Thai take away just around the corner
Sightseeing
If you are going in the height of season you will need to leave early to avoid traffic and get parked!
383 locals recommend
Lulworth Cove
If you are going in the height of season you will need to leave early to avoid traffic and get parked!
Beautiful beach with tons to do, whether it’s chilling on the beach, walking all the way along to Hengisbury Head or hiring kayaks and paddleboards
121 locals recommend
Sandbanks Beach
Banks RoadBeautiful beach with tons to do, whether it’s chilling on the beach, walking all the way along to Hengisbury Head or hiring kayaks and paddleboards
Neighbourhoods
This review is really for Ashley Cross not Ashley Road - it’s just down the hill from The Hut and is full of bars, restaurants and coffee shops. Great for a local bite to eat throughout the day
Ashley Road
Ashley RoadThis review is really for Ashley Cross not Ashley Road - it’s just down the hill from The Hut and is full of bars, restaurants and coffee shops. Great for a local bite to eat throughout the day
City advice
Getting around
Driving and bikes
The beach roads get very congested during peak season so bikes are a great way to get to the beach. Or set your alarms and head to the beach early!