At the western end of the Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch area, you’ll find the wonders of Poole Harbour. This contains eight islands, and the biggest is Brownsea Island.
Important for both its unique ecosystem and its place in the history of the Boy Scout movement, Brownsea Island is open to the public — and it’s easy to visit from 4-star Bournemouth family hotel Marsham Court.

Although for most of its history Bournemouth was in Hampshire, for the past half century it’s been a proud part of the county of Dorset. In fact, the Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch area accounts for about half the county’s population.

From its rich dinosaur fossils to its role in World War 2, Dorset has a fascinating history — and there’s plenty of it to be seen, if you’re spending a holiday down this way. You need the right base, though — and that’s Bournemouth family hotel Marsham Court.

The Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch area has such a wide range of places to visit that you’ll be wanting to come back for all the things you had no time for. One of the more spectacular attractions, though, is the grade 2 listed Compton Acres, a series of breathtaking gardens.

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If you’re having a holiday in Bournemouth, there’s no shortage of days out you can enjoy. Many of the destinations can be reached within half an hour, but if you’re feeling more ambitious …

You could have a great holiday without even leaving the Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch area. On the other hand, there’s plenty to see within a couple of hours’ drive …

A holiday in Bournemouth can include a wide range of activities, and some of these are both historical and picturesque at the same time. This includes Highcliffe Castle, a magnificent grade-1 listed building from the early 19th century that stands just east of Christchurch. And Bournemouth family hotel Marsham Court Hotel provides the perfect base to visit it.

If you’re planning a holiday in Bournemouth at Marsham Court Hotel, a Bournemouth family hotel, you’ll find plenty to do. Whether you love culture or sport, fine dining or award-winning beaches,…