Brookside
Ringwood, Southern England
Brookside is a cottage near Ringwood in Dorset, sleeping four and well suited to families keen on outdoor pursuits. The New Forest's variety of attractions are all within reach, making this a practical base for a few days exploring.
Liberty's Owl, Raptor and Reptile Centre is just 1.8 miles away, while New Forest Water Park and Go Ape Moors Valley offer further options for active days out, at 3.5 and 4.6 miles respectively. Hinton Admiral station is 7.3 miles away for those travelling by train, and the River Avon at Fordingbridge, 5.2 miles off, is nearby too, though its water quality is currently rated Poor.
Liberty's Owl, Raptor and Reptile Centre is just 1.8 miles away, while New Forest Water Park and Go Ape Moors Valley offer further options for active days out, at 3.5 and 4.6 miles respectively. Hinton Admiral station is 7.3 miles away for those travelling by train, and the River Avon at Fordingbridge, 5.2 miles off, is nearby too, though its water quality is currently rated Poor.
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Fri 13 Nov · 19:30
Comedy At The Fishermans Haunt
The Fishermans Haunt, Christchurch · 6.5 mi
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Fri 13 Nov · 19:30
National Dance Company Wales presents Blue | Glas
Pavillion Dance South West, Bournemouth · 11.2 mi
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Fri 4 Dec · 19:00
Balcony Bar Hire
Canvas, Bournemouth · 11.4 mi
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Fri 4 Dec · 19:30
Sounds of the 70s
The Regent Christchurch, Christchurch · 8.6 mi
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Where you'll be
Brookside
Explore the area
Everything within reach of Brookside — days out, famous places and the local food worth walking to.
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Things to do
Days out and attractions, nearest first
🦁 Zoos & Wildlife · 1.8 mi
Liberty's Owl, Raptor and Reptile Centre
Liberty's Owl, Raptor and Reptile Centre is an outdoor attraction in the New Forest, near Bournemout...
💦 Water Parks · 3.5 mi
New Forest Water Park
New Forest Water Park, in Hyde near Fordingbridge, is a family-friendly water park offering wakeboar...
🎢 Theme Parks · 4.6 mi
Go Ape Moors Valley
Go Ape Moors Valley sits within Moors Valley Country Park in St. Leonards and St. Ives, Dorset, near...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 5.2 mi
Friends of the New Forest Airfields
Friends of the New Forest Airfields is a heritage centre in Sopley, New Forest, Dorset, dedicated to...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 5.4 mi
Fordingbridge Museum
Museum in Fordingbridge, England, United Kingdom
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 7 mi
Sammy Miller Museum
The Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum sits in the heart of the New Forest near Bournemouth, Dorset, and...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 7 mi
Bournemouth Aviation Museum
Bournemouth Aviation Museum is a volunteer-run, self-funding charitable trust near Bournemouth Airpo...
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Places to visit
The famous spots within a day trip
Stately Home & Palace · 3.1 mi
Somerley
Stately Home & Palace · 3.8 mi
Avon Tyrrell House
National Park · 7.6 mi
New Forest
Stately Home & Palace · 8.1 mi
Breamore House
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Eat & drink local
The local legends within walking-ish distance
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