Holdenhurst

Ducking Stool

Christchurch · 2.5 miles

The first recorded use of the ducking stool in Christchurch was in 1350 and the last in 1809. This replica was placed by the Mill Stream in 1986 to celebrate the centenary of Queen Victoria granting the charter that gave Christchurch borough status.

Blanchard's Copse

Bearwood · 3.7 miles

Woodland and some grassland

Millennium Park

Ferndown · 5 miles

Has benches, various wooden carvings, a memorial and the millenium stone.

Poors Common SSSI

Thorney Hill · 5 miles

SSSI-47.39 Ha of dwarf shrub heath and bogs lowland

Trinidad Community Multiuse Play Area

Newtown · 5.6 miles

The games area is open before 9am and after 3pm on weekdays during term time, and all hours during school holidays.

Poole War Memorial

Longfleet · 6.8 miles

The north face of the cross is inscribed: '1914/ 1918'. The south face is inscribed `1939/ 1945'. The plinth is inscribed `THEY DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE WE WILL REMEMBER THEM'.