Ferndown
Things to do in Ferndown, Dorset
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Ferndown is a town in east Dorset, situated between Bournemouth and Wimborne. The area is characterised by woodland and heath, reflecting its position on the edge of the Dorset heathlands.
Where to stay in Ferndown(3)
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Dudsbury Golf Club – Hotel and Spa offers accommodation alongside its golf facilities. The Bridge House – BW Signature Collection provides mid-range hotel rooms in the town, and Premier Inn Bournemouth Ferndown offers budget chain accommodation.
Premier Inn Bournemouth Ferndown
504 Ringwood Road, Ferndown
Dudsbury Golf Club - Hotel And Spa
64 Christchurch Rd, Ferndown
Canford Crossing
17 Canford Bottom, Wimborne Minster
The Bridge House - BW Signature Collection
2 Ringwood Road, Ferndown
St Leonards Hotel by Greene King Inns
185 Ringwood Road, Ringwood
Travelodge Ringwood
A31 Eastbound, Ringwood
St Algars B & B
Holt Lane, Wimborne Minster
Petherton Cottage
Horton Road, Ringwood
Things to Do in Ferndown(1)
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Little Bugs Soft Play is an indoor soft play centre suitable for young children.
Where to Eat in Ferndown(3)
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The Forest Inn and The GlassHouse Cafe are established dining options in the town, with a range of menus catering to different occasions.
Attractions Near Ferndown
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3 mi
South Coast Karting
Ringwood · ⭐ 4.8
3 mi
Avon Heath Country Park
Ringwood · ⭐ 4.5
3 mi
Discovery Village
Christchurch · ⭐ 4.9
3 mi
Bournemouth Aviation Museum
Christchurch · ⭐ 4.6
Adventure Wonderland
Christchurch · ⭐ 4.1
3 mi
Moors Valley Country Park
Ringwood · ⭐ 4.6
4 mi
Dreamboats
Wimborne Minster · ⭐ 4.7
4 mi
Go Ape Moors Valley
Ringwood · ⭐ 4.7
Camping in Ferndown
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St Leonards Farm Caravan and Camping Park
⭐ 4.3 · from £24/night
Oakdene Forest Park
⭐ 4.4
Forest Edge Holiday Park
⭐ 4.1
Shamba Holiday Park
⭐ 4.3 · from £28/night
Little Hill Farm
⭐ 5.0
Back of Beyond Touring Park
⭐ 4.7
Back of Beyond Touring, Camping and Glamping Park
⭐ 4.7 · from £31/night
The Homestead Campsite
⭐ 4.6 · from £22/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Ferndown
All cottages in Ferndown →The Farmhouse
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £1,626
Bedborough Farm Cottages
6 cottages · from £751
Dudsbury Lodge
1 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,092
The Old Dairy
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £597
The Retreat
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £828
Sid’s Place
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £483
Oakdene Lodge
4 bed · sleeps 7 · from £867
The Dairy
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £567
Common questions about Ferndown
Where can I stay in Ferndown?
We list 3 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Ferndown.
What is there to do in Ferndown?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Ferndown.
Where can I eat in Ferndown?
We list 3 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Ferndown.
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