Guidebook for Bransgore
Food Scene
The Crown
Ringwood RoadIt serves good, simple food.
It serves food that is a little bit more special and is freshly prepared and cooked.
25 locals recommend
The Three Tuns
Ringwood RoadIt serves food that is a little bit more special and is freshly prepared and cooked.
Drinks & Nightlife
1812
37 Exeter RdThey have great cocktails and live music at the weekend.
Sightseeing
An ancient priory in lovely grounds right in the centre of Christchurch.
73 locals recommend
Christchurch Priory Church
Quay RoadAn ancient priory in lovely grounds right in the centre of Christchurch.
A lovely cathedral city with a lot of historic interest. There are many ancient buildings but also a shopping centre with a good range of stores. the city has many restaurants and cafes to sit and rest.
237 locals recommend
Winchester
A lovely cathedral city with a lot of historic interest. There are many ancient buildings but also a shopping centre with a good range of stores. the city has many restaurants and cafes to sit and rest.
A National Trust property that belonged to the Banks family whose land extended to Corfe Castle. Lady Banks defended the castle against Oliver Cromwell. The property has a number of open rooms and a very good art collection. The grounds are extensive with various gardens within the estate. There is a good cafe and gift shop.
16 locals recommend
Kingston Lacy Estate
Blandford RoadA National Trust property that belonged to the Banks family whose land extended to Corfe Castle. Lady Banks defended the castle against Oliver Cromwell. The property has a number of open rooms and a very good art collection. The grounds are extensive with various gardens within the estate. There is a good cafe and gift shop.
An ancient castle which was blown up by Oliver Cromwell after Lady Bankes refused to surrender until she was betrayed by one of her own. The ruined castle is often photographed and sits in the picturesque village of Corfe. The steam railway also stops here on its run to Swanage.
425 locals recommend
Corfe Castle
An ancient castle which was blown up by Oliver Cromwell after Lady Bankes refused to surrender until she was betrayed by one of her own. The ruined castle is often photographed and sits in the picturesque village of Corfe. The steam railway also stops here on its run to Swanage.
Parks & Nature
The Purbecks are a range of hills suitable for hiking and parts extend along the Jurassic coast. There are many lovely villages like Kimmeridge and Lulworth and the abandoned Tyneham which has been unused as a village since WW2. The caost is stunning with Durdle Door and Old Harry Rocks being two notable features. The sea is known for its crystal clarity and is well used by kayakers and paddle boarders.
19 locals recommend
Purbeck District
The Purbecks are a range of hills suitable for hiking and parts extend along the Jurassic coast. There are many lovely villages like Kimmeridge and Lulworth and the abandoned Tyneham which has been unused as a village since WW2. The caost is stunning with Durdle Door and Old Harry Rocks being two notable features. The sea is known for its crystal clarity and is well used by kayakers and paddle boarders.
Poole Harbour is the second largest natural harbour in the world. It is renowned for watersports such as sailing, kayaking, kite surfing, wind surfing and stand up paddle boarding. There are a number of companies who hire out equipment and wetsuits. Sandbanks is nearby where you can access the golden, sandy beaches of Poole.
69 locals recommend
Poole Harbour
Poole Harbour is the second largest natural harbour in the world. It is renowned for watersports such as sailing, kayaking, kite surfing, wind surfing and stand up paddle boarding. There are a number of companies who hire out equipment and wetsuits. Sandbanks is nearby where you can access the golden, sandy beaches of Poole.
Arts & Culture
A magnificent and ancient cathedral set in the beautiful city of Salisbury. The cathedral has many points of note and the city is surrounded by water meadows providing some lovely walks and were the inspiration for paintings by the British painter, Constable.
302 locals recommend
Salisbury Cathedral
A magnificent and ancient cathedral set in the beautiful city of Salisbury. The cathedral has many points of note and the city is surrounded by water meadows providing some lovely walks and were the inspiration for paintings by the British painter, Constable.
A lovely little museum full of art and curios collected by Sir Merton and his wife in the 1800s during their travels. There are often additional art exhibitions within the museum and there is a shop and cafe for refreshments.
13 locals recommend
Russell Cotes Museum station
A lovely little museum full of art and curios collected by Sir Merton and his wife in the 1800s during their travels. There are often additional art exhibitions within the museum and there is a shop and cafe for refreshments.
Shopping
Bournemouth is a seaside town with a number of key shops such as; Zara, Boots, Next, Primark, Office, Monsoon, TopShop, House of Fraser and Debenhams. There are many restaurants from traditional (two Wetherspoons) to tapas (Tapas Plus in the square) and Mexican (Coriander on Richmond Hill)
262 locals recommend
Bournemouth
Bournemouth is a seaside town with a number of key shops such as; Zara, Boots, Next, Primark, Office, Monsoon, TopShop, House of Fraser and Debenhams. There are many restaurants from traditional (two Wetherspoons) to tapas (Tapas Plus in the square) and Mexican (Coriander on Richmond Hill)