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Corfe Castle
Castle
1000-year-old royal castle shaped by warfare, with ruins to explore, views and a wildlife walk.
$$ $$
4.70 (9.6K reviews)
(~5.31 km from centre)
2
Sandbanks Beach
Tourist attraction
Bayside beach popular for kitesurfing, with seafood restaurants & views across the English Channel.
4.70 (4.8K reviews)
(~9.83 km from centre)
3
Purbeck Heritage Coast
Tourist attraction
Chalk cliffs are a highlight of this scenic destination with coastal paths for dramatic ocean views.
4.80 (4.4K reviews)
(~3.02 km from centre)
4
Swanage Pier Trust
Tourist attraction
Victorian pier with a maritime museum and exhibition centre, plus a cafe and boat trips.
4.40 (3.8K reviews)
(~3.49 km from centre)
5
National Trust - Brownsea Island
Tourist attraction
👍👍 A great day out in a great location. We were very lucky with the weather during our visit. It was very sunny, which meant that the ground was good and firm.
(The National Trust do advise that you take wellies or good walking shoes as the ground can be soft in places).
We enjoyed some lovely woodla...
$$ $$
4.80 (2.5K reviews)
(~9.23 km from centre)
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Rick Stein, Sandbanks
Restaurant
👍👍 Dinner Rick Stein Sandbanks
Love going to this restaurant when we're down this way.
Their Harbour view restaurant is modern with spectacular views.
Starters
Scallops
Tempura Vegetables,were lovely with a very light batter.
Mains
Roast Troncon of Wild Turbot
Dover Sole
De-boned at the table.
Desse...
$$ $$
4.40 (2.5K reviews)
(~9.69 km from centre)
8
Kimmeridge Bay
Tourist attraction
Conservation area featuring rock pools, a snorkelling trail, a visitor centre/aquarium and surfing.
4.60 (2.2K reviews)
(~9.18 km from centre)
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The Square & Compass
Pub
Country pub with local beer and cider, live music and a garden, a drop-in for coast path walkers.
$ $$$
4.80 (2.2K reviews)
(~2.91 km from centre)
10
The Blue Pool
Tourist attraction
Natural swimming hole where minerals change the colour from green to blue, with a hiking trail.
4.40 (2K reviews)
(~7.92 km from centre)
11
RSPB Arne
Nature preserve
Heath and marsh reserve for bird spotting and family-friendly nature walks, with a visitor centre.
4.70 (1.7K reviews)
(~9.27 km from centre)
12
Knoll Beach Studland
Beach
Beyond its sheltered waters & sandy beach, this scenic locale features a reptile discovery trail.
$$ $$
4.70 (1.6K reviews)
(~7.02 km from centre)
13
The Fish Plaice
Fish and chips takeaway
Bustling counter-serve spot for classic comfort foods including Nordic seafood & local potatoes.
$ $$$
4.50 (1.5K reviews)
(~3.13 km from centre)
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Swanage Beach
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Swanage is a beautiful seaside town. It has a small sandy beach and is surrounded by fantastic countryside. Take a walk to Peveril Point and look back at the bay and Old Harry Rocks for spectacular coastal views.
4.70 (1.5K reviews)
(~3.03 km from centre)
15
The Pig - on the beach
Hotel
Rustic-chic, eclectic hotel set in a country house offering a restaurant/bar & sea views.
4.40 (1.4K reviews)
(~5.21 km from centre)
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The Scott Arms
Pub
Low-key rooms in a classic country pub with countryside views, a rustic restaurant & breakfast.
4.20 (1.3K reviews)
(~4.41 km from centre)
17
Halfway Inn Wareham
Pub
Real ales and locally sourced food in thatched-roof inn with bare beams and brickwork, plus garden.
$$ $$
4.20 (1.2K reviews)
(~8.12 km from centre)
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The Greyhound Inn, Corfe Castle
Gastropub
Low-ceilinged pub with oak and stone floors, a British/European menu and a grassy beer garden.
$$ $$
4.20 (1K reviews)
(~5.11 km from centre)
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The Ship Inn
Pub
Cosy pub with weekend entertainment and a menu of classic British options and local seafood.
$$ $$
4.20 (1K reviews)
(~3.13 km from centre)
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Gee Whites Seafood Restaurant
Seafood restaurant
Unfussy seaside stop offering low-key al fresco seafood dishes alongside beer, wine & ice cream.
$$ $$
4.20 (946 reviews)
(~3.28 km from centre)