Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Mudeford

"Costs vary dependent on type of person but range from £9 to £76. Take an open-top safari through magical landscapes… Enjoy grandstand views of the New Forest National Park – wandering ponies, pretty villages and magical landscapes. Hop on and off wherever you like and catch the next Tour, or switch between routes, all on the same ticket!"

"Also in Beaulieu is one of the country’s best museum’s devoted to another form of transport: motoring. Driving a car might be something you can only do when you reach 17, but that doesn’t stop the National Motor Museum from appealing to kids."

"There’s farmyard fun for the whole family at Longdown Activity Farm. Join in with a daily schedule of hands-on activities such as bottle-feeding kid goats and calves, and The Animal Encounter Barn. Lots of friendly farm animals to meet and plenty of indoor and outdoor play equipment too!"

"It has all the farm animals you’d expect from a working farm that you can feed and help look after. They have great indoor activities as well for raining days like a soft play and smaller handheld animals."

"Sitting right next to the beach, Bournemouth Oceanarium is a brilliant family-friendly attraction in the town centre. Explore a variety of different marine ecosystems and meet all kinds of aquatic life, including penguins and crocodiles!. You can watch live feeding sessions and various talks."

"The perfect rainy day activity, based on Bournemouth’s sea front. Featuring fish from several different areas including the Amazon, Great Barrier Reef and Key West. Also a virtual interactive dive cage."

"An innovative space for children to explore their imagination, Kids Play Cafe offers regularly changing role-play areas such as a fire station, castle, construction site, safari area and pirate ship. In reality, children will broaden their personal, social and emotional development. They will also expand their language and communication skills and evolve their knowledge of the world they live in."

"A great spot for young children, this cafe is wholly focused on little people, offering loads of play equipment for them to enjoy. Parents can sit back with a sandwich, coffee or slice of cake, whilst the kids explore the numerous themed play areas from Superheroes to Pirates. You do have to pay for entry (£.400) but there are various special offers such as sibling discounts and meal deals."

"Found on Charminster Road, not far from the Winton Recreation Ground, the Kids Play Café is an amazing play space and cafe that toddlers are sure to love. Designed for role play adventures, it’s split into various play areas that tend to change every few months. At the time of writing, some of the areas include The Pirate Ship, The Train, The Fire Engine, The Castle, and Superheroes."

"One of our favourite dog-friendly things to do and places to visit in the New Forest, Exbury Gardens is a beautiful attraction with a variety of flowering plants including large-leaved rhododendrons, classic camellia and delicate primulas seen throughout the year. Look out for the Burmese temple bell hanging from an oak tree, stroll down the exquisite Bridal Walk, and cross the Japanese Bridge to visit the Top Pond where carp and golden orfe swim. With a Winter Garden, Sundial Garden and Daffodil Meadow across 200 acres, this ancient estate has plenty to explore with your dog on a lead by our side."

"These spectacular gardens span 200 acres and are famous for their Rothschild Collection of colourful plants. Including rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias. A beautiful place to visit on a sunny day, with plenty of space for the children to run about."

"While just spotting the famous ponies is a thrill, it’s even better to explore the best places in the New Forest on horseback. For those of us who aren’t lucky enough to have a trusty pony in the garden, there’s a great riding school that specialises in rides through the forest. Burley Villa Riding School is the place to go to enjoy the ultimate New Forest riding experience."

"There are tailored lessons for children over 4 years old and for those over 7 years old. Enjoy riding through the stunning trails of the New Forest National Park."

"12/06/2021: Amazing food, little pricier but worth it as it's a small business!. Plenty of options to choose from hardcore vegan to trying out vegan options!. 05/06/2021: Delicious food, lovely service, great ethos, pretty decour."

"Serving plant based burgers and hot dogs in Bournemouth, the restaurant is open Wednesday to Sunday from 12pm. The restaurant welcomes well behaved dogs on leads. Choose plant based burgers including the Classic burger."

"Founded by the owner of Smokin’ Aces and situated on the same road, the restaurant has a fantastic street food inspired vegan menu that will suit those who like their food a little milder and for those who like a kick. They are famous for their range of tacos and nachos, which come in different gluten-free and vegan options. Aside from a great menu, Ojo Rojo have one of the largest collections of mezcal in the south of England."

"Amazing atmosphere, great food and some really nice vegan recipes. As a top-rated restaurant in Bournemouth, it really is a Bournemouth hidden gem that people need to dig into, the vegan food tastes amazing and you wouldn’t think it’s vegan at all."

"Address: 106 Commercial Road, The Triangle, Bournemouth BH2 5LR. Price guide: £5-£30 (depending on how hungry you are for mains versus tapas). Directly translated as “red eye”, Ojo Rojo offers visitors a Mexican-inspired exploration of the senses."

"With stunning views across Poole Park’s saltwater lake and further onto Sandbanks and the harbour, The Kitchen is a breathtaking location serving breakfast from 10am."

"The Blue Pool is Dorset’s mythic hideaway, having spent decades mystifying its visitors with a dazzling spectrum of colour – shifting from bright blue to aqua green due to the diffracting light on the water’s surface. It’s also home to a much-loved tearoom, serving cream teas from 10am. Get in early to beat the crowds and enjoy your breakfast amongst the old-worldy pine trees."