Aerial view of Bournemouth Beach Pier stretching into the blue ocean beside a sandy beach near The Queens Hotel & Spa

Bournemouth Beach

Bournemouth’s famous Blue Flag beach is renowned for its golden sand and breathtaking views.

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Lush green park trees & bushes facing a classic brick tower building in Bournemouth Lower Gardens near The Queens Hotel & Spa

Bournemouth Lower Gardens

Part of an English Heritage listed area, the Lower Gardens is a beautiful haven within the city centre.

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High-angle view of Bournemouth International Centre beside historic buildings and park trees at The Queens Hotel & Spa

Bournemouth International Centre (BIC)

One of the largest event venues in southern England, the BIC hosts some of the biggest names in music, comedy and entertainment.

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Garden with decorative metal arches & manicured hedges in Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum near The Queens Hotel & Spa

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum

Located at the top of East Cliff, this Grade II-listed art gallery and museum offers stunning panoramic sea views.

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Winding dirt footpath between tall pine trees and green foliage on a sunny day in The New Forest near The Queens Hotel & Spa

The New Forest

Experience the peace and serenity of the New Forest National Park, with its ancient woodland, open heathland, cliff top walks and free-roaming ponies.

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Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door with turquoise water beside massive limestone cliff arch formation near The Queens Hotel & Spa

Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door

Durdle Door, part of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, is one of England’s must-see sights.

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Ancient stone Corfe Castle ruins on a bright green hill rising above traditional village roofs near The Queens Hotel & Spa

Corfe Castle

Discover more than 1,000 years of history at Corfe Castle - a royal palace and fortress that is one of Britain’s most renowned ruins from the English Civil War.

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Long wooden staircase path leading down a grassy hill toward a scenic ocean bay view in Swanage near The Queens Hotel & Spa

Swanage

Situated within the Isle of Purbeck on Dorset’s coastline, there’s plenty to explore in Swanage, including an historic heritage pier, steam railway, rooftop castle and a picturesque sandy beach offering an array of exhilarating watersports - making this a perfect spot for a family day trip.

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