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Avon Heath Country Park, St Leonards

Avon Heath is the largest country park in Dorset weighing in at well over 500 acres with wide variety of tree, plants and flowers. Admission is to the park is free for everybody but you do have to pay for parking. Avon Heath is open every day from 8am to 7.30pm in Spring and Summer and from 8.30am to 5.30 pm during the rest of the year. For more information call 01425 478470 or go to www.www.aboutbritain.com/avonheathcountrypark.htm

Corfe Castle, Wareham

Oceanarium, Bournemouth

This impressive aquarium has an excellent variety of marine life much of which can be viewed from the spectacular underwater tunnel. Admission is £6.95 for adults and £3.95 for the kids every day from 10am till 5pm. For more information call 01202 311993 or go to www.oceanarium.co.uk

Studland Nature Reserve, Swanage

Several miles of sandy beach and rich heathland make Studland one of the most visited areas of Dorset. Admission is free but you will probably have to pay for parking. The reserve is open every hour of every day of the week. For further details call 01929 450259 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk

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Attractions in neighbouring counties

Why not try the many things to do in Devon.

You could also opt for one of the numerous wonderful days out in Wiltshire.

Alternatively, you could explore the countless places to go in Somerset.

And finally, you could explore the dozens of attractions in Hampshire.