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Parks in Dorset

Sometimes just getting some fresh air and the chance to see our beautiful surroundings is the perfect medicine to help relax, de-stress and knock some outdoor fun into our busy lives. Dorset plays host to some of the most gorgeous parks, gardens and open spaces that facilitate lots of fun!

Take a look below at the list of parks and open spaces that are certainly worth a visit in Dorset.

Read our Parks & Play Areas in Dorset guide here if you're looking for parks in Dorset that have fun play areas for kids.


Alexandra Park Poole

Alexandra Park

Situated in Upper Parkstone is the beautifully large Alexandra Park.

Alexandra Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9EW

Branksome Chine Gardens

Branksome Chine Gardens

Branksome Chine Gardens is in one of Poole's conservation areas.

Branksome Chine Gardens, Pinecliff Road, Poole, Dorset, BH13 6LR

Brownsea Island Poole

Brownsea Island

Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour , Poole, Dorset, BH13 7EE

Compton Acres Poole

Compton Acres

Compton Acres is one of the most beautiful gardens in England.

Compton Acres, 164 Canford Cliffs Road , Poole, Dorset, BH13 7ES

Coy Pond Gardens Poole

Coy Pond Gardens

Around 9 acres of land, this picturesque garden is incredibly popular.

Coy Pond Road, Branksome, Poole, Dorset, BH12 1HX

Hamworthy Park Poole

Hamworthy Park

Hamworthy Park and Beach has it all; a gorgeous beach with promenade and views and a massive play area.

Lulworth Ave, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4DH

Harbourside Park Poole

Harbourside Park

Harbourside Park is located between Poole Harbour and Poole Park and is made up of large acres of green land.

Catalina Drive, Baiter, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1TQ

Kingston Lacy NT

Kingston Lacy

Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 4EA

Poole Park

Poole Park

Boarding Poole Harbour lies the urban and incredibly popular, Poole Park.

Parkstone Road, Poole Park, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2SF

Old Harry Rocks Walks Poole

Studland & Old Harry Rocks

Old Harry Rocks is one of the most famous landmarks on the South Coast.

South Beach Car Park, Studland, Poole, Dorset,

Upton House & Country Park Poole

Upton House & Country Park

Upton House & Country Park consists of 160 acres of both parkland and shoreline.

Upton Country Park , Poole Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7BJ

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