Philliols Farm

Wander around the 1,000-year-old Corfe Castle in the Purbeck Hills (20 minutes’ drive) during your break, making sure to factor in a little time for wild swimming at the Blue Pool when you’re not exploring the fab Jurassic Coast beaches of Lulworth Cove, Studland, Swanage, Man O’War and Durdle Door (all within half an hour). Seeking sightseeing spots for the kids? Monkey World ape rescue centre is fantastic for families (10 minutes), while littler members of your group are guaranteed to love the indoor and outdoor play areas at Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park (15 minutes). There are also woodland trails to toddle along and a maze – made out of maize – to navigate. If town times appeal, Wareham is where it’s at. Walk the walls surrounding this old Saxon settlement before visiting St Lawrence of Arabia’s effigy in St Martin’s Church and roaming along the River Frome. Don’t forget Dorchester either for curiosities including the Dinosaur Museum, Tutankhamun Exhibition and Maiden Castle (25 minutes).