Ferndown is a town of roughly 20000 inhabitants, with the proud claim to be the largest inland town in its county of Dorset. It is both a dormitory town for nearby Bournemouth and Poole, and a local centre of business and industry with a major industrial estate on its doorstep. Around the town the countryside is largely heathland (including Holt Heath reserve), on which north and south of the settlement golf courses have been built, plus patches of old woodland and the occasional bog – the River Stour snakes around its southern side and the River Moors its east. Ferndown has developed excellent leisure and sporting facilities over recent years, and its common is noted for rare regional wildlife. What is now recognized as a town is actually comprised of several smaller settlements grouped together, these being Hampreston, Ferndown itself, Longham, Stapehill and Tricketts Cross, hence there are several small centres along with nowadays a superstore within the town. Bournemouth Airport is just four miles from Ferndown, and it is convenient for the many ferries departing from Poole. Equally it makes a good base for visiting the various seaside resorts just a short drive away and for the New Forest a few miles east via the A31.
Attraction
Budget
Premier Inn Bournemouth Ferndown *book online*
Classes
Dance - Ferndown & Wimborne Children's Dance Classes
The Art Trail Centre
Dentist
Doctor
54 Glenmoor Road Practice
Glenmoor Road Practice
Medical Centre
Orchid House Practice
Penny's Hill Practice
West Moors Group Practice
Estate Agent
Connell Estate Agents
Dixon Kelley
Dixon Kelley
Fox & Sons
Goadsby & Harding
Ousey David
Palmer Snell
Golf Club
Ferndown Forest
Ferndown Golf Club
Performing Arts
Pub and Bar
Forest Inn
Kings Arms
Pure Drop Ferndown Pub Restaurant
Solicitor
Taxi
Century Cars
Collies Private Hire
Ferndown Taxi Services
Vet
Sports Clubs
Ferndown Strollers Cricket Club (Cricket)
Ferndown TC (Tennis)
Parley CC (Cricket)
Shops
Dutch Touch Florist
Boots
Boots
Haskins Garden Centre
Plowmans Garden Nursery & Plant Centre Ltd
Dorset Birds
Animal Emporium
Parley Cross Pharmacy
Shoe Tree
Rowlands Pharmacy
Golden Acres Coffee Shop
The Merchant of Venice
Belindas Bakery
Pandoras Bakery
Ken Allen
Mullins Butchers
The Local Farm Shop
Daisy of Ferndown
Ruperts
Turbary Wines
Activities
Stocks Farm Equestrian Centre(Riding)
Places to Stay near Ferndown
Dudsbury Golf Club (1.59 miles)
Travelodge Ringwood (2.98 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
St Leonards Hotel (3.02 miles)
Les Bouviers Restaurant with Rooms (3.46 miles)
Set in 5.5 acres of green belt land with 6 stunning rooms overlooking the grounds, here a nationally acclaimed restaurant is supported by art themed accommodation. Each room at Les Bouviers is ... More
Clare House (3.52 miles)
Purbeck House Hotel (3.52 miles)
In extensive gardens overlooking Swanage Bay, this unique family-run hotel combines the atmosphere of a traditional country house with all the amenities of a modern hotel.
Purbeck House Hotel was once a convent. The 38 bedrooms ... More
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Avon Causeway Hotel (3.98 miles)
In a country setting only five minutes from Bournemouth International Airport, the Avon Causeway provides superb accommodation, conference facilities, The Avon Causeway offers a bar with a wide range of ... More
King's Head Hotel (4.24 miles)
Tyrrells Ford Country House Hotel (4.42 miles)
Travelodge Bournemouth Cooper Dean Hotel (4.68 miles)
Bournemouth Cooper Dean Hotel offers guests easy access to both the coastal town and wider locations for a brilliant visit to Bournemouth. It is well connected, being just over 3 miles from both Bournemouth train ... More | visit websiteBrit Quote: |
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