Bournemouth

From the airport

Bus: A daily shuttle bus (service A1) runs every hour from 7.30am-6.30pm from the airport to Bournemouth's travel interchange and main square.

Shop

Design and paint your own pottery gifts at All Fired Up, an attractive shop and cafe in the town square.

Locals rate Hengistbury Head as the best place for a winter walk, wrap up warm and check out the great views over to the Purbecks, the Isle of Wight, New Forest and Christchurch harbour.

Take a walk along the river, past a 12th-century castle to the harbour in the old market town of Christchurch. It is a foodie destination, too, with a good selection of well-regarded restaurants.

Day trip

Lulworth. An hour's drive from Bournemouth, Lulworth has great walks along its coastline. Visit the almost perfectly round Lulworth Cove and the Durdle Door arch. Check out Lulworth Castle with its animal park.