With award-winning sandy beaches, pier and beautiful gardens, Bournemouth is a wonderful resort with classic seaside appeal, within easy reach of major Dorset attractions.

Also visit the famous Monkey World, home to many rescued primates living in lively social groupings as well as Europe’s only Orangutan nursery.

Journey along the Dorset coast on the Swanage Railway and visit pretty Swanage town.

The Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park is home to the most stunning rare breed horses plus vintage vehicles and farm animals.

Upton Country Park offers visitors a listed Georgian Mansion set in 160 acres of stunning parkland.

Take a journey by boat along the Jurassic Coast from Poole and perhaps you’ll spot a dolphin.