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. 

Winchester Science Centre
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Discover the sea bed, oceans and stars in the planetarium and through the solar system with exhibits and live presentations.
Beaulieu abbey New Forest
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'Beaulieu' Village in the New Forest was named the 5th most beautiful village in the UK. Enjoy a riverside picnic or the incredible National Motor Museum.
Brownsea Island Poole Dorset
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Brownsea Island is a unique and very special Island within Poole Harbour in Dorset. Poole Harbour is one of the largest natural harbour’s in the world.
Horse Riding
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The Horse riding trek from the stables is relaxing, through the fields and into the woodland trails.
New Forest Water Park
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This is great fun. New Forest aqua Park and Wakeboarding, great for teenagers & young adults, 10 minutes from Summerbreeze Orchard Holiday Cottages.
Avon Heath Dorset
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Avon Heath is a protected heathland and a site of special scientific interest. The residents include a record number of Silver Studded Blue Butterflies, and numerous nesting sites for heathland birds like Woodlark, Nightjar and Dartford Warber.
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.