Local tips and Advice

Let us guide you to the very best
days out in the local area

Let us guide you to the very best days out in the local area

While there is plenty to keep the whole family entertained at Summerbreeze, we know you’ll likely want to hit the road and enjoy some family day trips during your stay. Luckily, we’re based in a beautiful area of Dorset with plenty to offer. Whether you’re after a traditional pub to enjoy a Sunday roast, a guide to the local beaches, or a walking route even the youngsters will enjoy, we’ve got you covered. 

Bournemouth Pavilion
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Bournemouth Pavilion theatre and ballroom was opened in 1929 and is a stunning Art Deco theatre, Grade II listed, and provides all year round entertainment with Pantomime, comedy shows, Opera, West End stage shows, Dance events and numerous concerts. 
Farmer Palmer Dorset
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A family favorite in Dorset. A working farm with over 400 animals, feed the goats, hold a guinea pig, racing pigs, a playground, a dinosaur trail, a bumpy tractor ride, a deer safari, go-karts, bouncy castles, hay bale climbing, water playground and woodland walk.
Durdle Door Dorset Jurassic Coast
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Durdle Door on the Jurassic Coast is a natural limestone arch rising out of the sea and is one of Dorset's most iconic landmarks.
Skiing Dorset
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Snowtrax Alpine Activity Centre is 2 minutes away from Summerbreeze Orchard, in the car, on Matchams Lane, Dorset, BH23 6AW. This dry slope is excellent for the whole family, skiing, Snowboarding, ringo ride, ski-bob and Alphine Bar.
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If horses are your thing, you'll thoroughly enjoy visiting the heavy horse centre with many rare breeds. The staff will take you through history learning about the role of these horses with live talks and demonstrations.
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Go Wild, at the Moors Valley Country Park and Forest a great day out for the whole family. The steam railway, Go Ape, Segway, the play trail is a real adventure, cycle hire, golf course, fishing, music trail, two imaginative play areas and lots more.