Guidebook for Birchcroft in Dorset
Food Scene
The Kings Arms
2 Front StYou can easily walk from the garden thorough woodlands to this pub but remember a torch for the return journey!
9 locals recommend
The Angel Inn
188 Ringwood RdYou can easily walk from the garden thorough woodlands to this pub but remember a torch for the return journey!
Within walking distance of Birchcroft [about 1/2 mile] this restaurant is a great family food stop with gardens for the children to run in and an outdoor area.
14 locals recommend
The Pear At Parley
Within walking distance of Birchcroft [about 1/2 mile] this restaurant is a great family food stop with gardens for the children to run in and an outdoor area.
Just been renovated, with lovely conservatory, great pub food and easy walking distance of Birchcroft, Ferndown.
7 locals recommend
Horns Inn
182 Christchurch RdJust been renovated, with lovely conservatory, great pub food and easy walking distance of Birchcroft, Ferndown.
Arts & Culture
Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
West Cliff PromenadeThe snowdrop walk is absolutely brilliant in February and should not be missed. This is a stunning National Trust house and gardens. Don't forget if you are National Trust members you can park, walk in the gardens, see the house and all for free!. There is also a lovely cafe.
78 locals recommend
Kingston Lacy
The snowdrop walk is absolutely brilliant in February and should not be missed. This is a stunning National Trust house and gardens. Don't forget if you are National Trust members you can park, walk in the gardens, see the house and all for free!. There is also a lovely cafe.
Sightseeing
This is a fairly new museum with interactive exhibits and a brilliant day out for the children. All the fossils have been collect over many years by local man, Dr Steve Etches.
Adventure Wonderland
Merritown LaneIdeal for children 2-10
7 miles of golden sands with Christchurch harbour and Poole harbour at each end.
149 locals recommend
Bournemouth Beach
7 miles of golden sands with Christchurch harbour and Poole harbour at each end.
Entertain the children, as well as Grandma, on a wet day. Lots of sea creatures and fish
115 locals recommend
Oceanarium
Pier ApproachEntertain the children, as well as Grandma, on a wet day. Lots of sea creatures and fish
National Trust ruined castle - Corfe Castle - lovely walk to the top, great views and super entertainment for the kids.
425 locals recommend
Corfe Castle
National Trust ruined castle - Corfe Castle - lovely walk to the top, great views and super entertainment for the kids.
About 1 hr drive is this fascinating museum with over hundred tanks, etc. Interesting for boys, men and all the family.
247 locals recommend
The Tank Museum
Linsay RoadAbout 1 hr drive is this fascinating museum with over hundred tanks, etc. Interesting for boys, men and all the family.
This is the famous reserve for rescued monkey from all over the world made famous by the TV series.
319 locals recommend
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre
LongthornsThis is the famous reserve for rescued monkey from all over the world made famous by the TV series.
This is the famous home of the Bluebird racing car and many, many others. It also has a mono railway and the castle and grounds.
197 locals recommend
National Motor Museum, Beaulieu
This is the famous home of the Bluebird racing car and many, many others. It also has a mono railway and the castle and grounds.
Walking the Jurassic coast is walking on the stunning coastal path that is the start of the South West Coast path and world famous for its spectacular views.
194 locals recommend
Jurassic Coast
Walking the Jurassic coast is walking on the stunning coastal path that is the start of the South West Coast path and world famous for its spectacular views.
This is a stunning new museum, particularly good for children with interactive exhibits and many fossils.
28 locals recommend
The Etches Collection, Museum of Jurassic Marine Life
This is a stunning new museum, particularly good for children with interactive exhibits and many fossils.