The View Campsite

Within a short drive is the stunning RSPB nature reserve at Arne peninsula (15 minutes). Famous Jurassic Coast sites like Lulworth Cove (30 minutes), Studland Bay (30 minutes) and Durdle Door (30 minutes) are within easy reach too, as are historic Corfe Castle (30 minutes) and Chesil Beach (35 minutes). Poole Harbour (15 minutes) and award-winning Bournemouth and Swanage beaches (20 minutes) are all within an easy drive too. Exciting activities are available for those wishing to explore – Sandbanks (15 minutes), Wareham (15 minutes) and Wimborne (15 minutes) have boat or kayak hire, allowing you to ride the waves or float down scenic rivers. Children, meanwhile, will be captivated by mischievous monkeys at nearby Monkey World (as seen on TV; 15 minutes). On the doorstep of the campsite is award-winning Farmer Palmer’s (five minutes), an adventure farm, while those who want a lively atmosphere have bowling, entertainment, restaurants and a cinema 15 minutes away at Tower Park. Boat trips leave Poole (15 minutes) to see bird colonies or can take you over to Brownsea Island, where there are plenty of tempting spots for a picnic and rare red squirrels. The South West Coast Path also starts (or finishes) in Poole. It's 630 miles all in, and the clearly marked trail will sort you out with ample opportunities to take in fine views and spot wildlife. The seven-mile stretch between Poole and Swanage is an attractive option and can comfortably be done in a day if you take the ferry past Old Harry Rocks on your return leg.