Fishermans Haunt Attractions
The Fishermans Haunt is ideally situated amongst some great areas of natural beauty and exciting places to visit.
Whether you visit for the day or decide to stay with us longer, you will never be short of things to see or do. We are close to places such as Bournemouth, Christchurch and the New Forest, so can enjoy beautiful beaches and country walks.
Here is a small selection of attractions that are available on our doorstep when you visit The Fishermans Haunt.
Bournemouth is renowned for its seven miles of golden beaches and beautiful parks and gardens, Bournemouth blends the contemporary with the traditional to ensure you are truly spoilt for choice.
As a major seaside town Bournemouth can offer the day visitor everything from sandy beaches to The Beach Boys at the BIC. It also has one of the fastest growing airports in the UK, so if you are planning an early flight, we would be happy to start your holiday at The Fishermans Haunt.
Local Travel Times
Bournemouth airport 20 Minutes
Monkey World 45 Minutes
Beach 5 Minutes
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Bournmeouth airport
Protected by Hengistbury Head with its Iron Age fort,
Christchurch and the old town is dominated by the famous
11th century Priory Church, the longest parish church in
England.
Preserved ancient buildings include the thatched 14th century Old Court House and the Georgian Red House.
Christchurch is a popular sailing centre sited where the Stour and the Avon meet. In the summer months try a ferry trip, hear the band concerts, hire a boat hire or watch the wildlife at Stanpit Marshes.
The New Forest was originally commandeered in 1079 as a deer hunting area by the king, William the Conqueror. It is a unique area of historical, ecological and agricultural significance, and retains many of the rural practices conceded by the Crown in medieval times to local people. Principal of these is the pasturing of ponies, cattle, pigs and donkeys in the open Forest by local inhabitants known as Commoners. It is an outstanding recreational area for walking and riding.
Places to Visit in the New Forest:
The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu in the heart of the New Forest is one of the world's finest motor car, motor vehicles and motorcycle museums.
Lymington is a bustling, colourful town with lots to see and do. Its Georgian High Street is the venue for a well-known street-market every Saturday morning. The town's many features include a unique series of cobbled streets leading down to the pretty main quay area, popular with visitors who wish to sit, relax and watch the world sail by.
Lyndhurst is known as the ancient capital of The New Forest. With it's vast array of shops including gift, and antique, Lyndhurst is the ideal venue for shopping or just soaking up the atmosphere.
Monkey World
Set amongst the woodland of Dorset lays 65 acres of sanctuary for over 150 primates. Monkey World was set up in 1987 by Jim and Alison Cronin to provide abused Spanish beach chimps with a permanent, stable home. Today Monkey World works in conjunction with foreign governments from all over the world to stop the illegal smuggling of apes out of Africa and Asia. At the park visitors can see more than 150 primates of 15 different species.
Nearby Areas Winkton
less than a mile
Hurn
3m / 5km
Mudeford
4m / 6km
Highcliffe
5m / 8km
Ringwood
7m / 11km
Bournemouth
7m / 11km
Ferndown
7m / 11km
Wimborne Minster
12m / 19km
Lymington
13m / 21km
Brockenhurst
14m / 22km
Poole
14m / 22km
Salisbury
15m / 24km
Lyndhurst
16m / 26km
Totton
17m / 27km
Southampton Airport
19m / 30km
Southampton
20m / 32km
New Forest
22m / 35km
St Leonards
32m / 51km
Bournemouth Airport
36m / 58km
Blandford Forum
38m / 61km