Moors Valley Country Park
A forest country park on the northern edge of Bournemouth, with a miniature steam train, treetop adventure courses and cycle trails, ideal for families.
Moors Valley Country Park lies about 15 km north of Bournemouth, on the western edge of the New Forest. Covering around 400 hectares of lakes, meadows and pine woodland, it has a narrow-gauge steam railway, a children's playground, a forest sculpture trail, bike hire and cycle routes, and the Go Ape treetop rope course (booked separately for an extra fee). Entry to the park is free, but parking is charged by the hour. There is a visitor centre and a restaurant. It suits families for a half-day or full-day visit and is best reached by car.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00 until sunset (visitor center approx. 09:00–16:30)
Nearby sights
- Boscombe Pier
- St Peter's Church, Bournemouth
- Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
- Bournemouth Lower Gardens
- Wimborne Minster
- Oceanarium Bournemouth
- Bournemouth Beach & Pier
- Christchurch Priory