Thursday, July 14, 2011

Amazing Gardens You Can Explore in Dorset

Dorset is a vacation gem in the heart of South West England, which you can explore during your Dorset holidays. It is home to the famous Iron Age hill forts and the popular Maiden Castle, a 600 BC structure that had withstood the test of time. Aside from these two, there are historic places and numerous fantastic activities that you can participate in. To make sure that you have a luxurious place to stay while enjoying your Dorset holidays, you may want to book any of the affordable holiday cottages within the region. Food would not be a problem because there are several restaurants serving sumptuous meals. Some of the most frequented places are the amazing gardens that are part of the natural beauty of Dorset. Here are some of these gardens you can tour.

Upton Country Park

One of the most visited gardens by tourists is the Upton country park, which is a short distance away from many holiday cottages. You can take all the members of your family because there is an event that each age range could join in. If you have a pet, you could also walk around the park and enjoy the fresh air while your pet gets his day out. There are interesting places you can tour inside the Uptown Country Park.

If you are an exercise buff, you can take a quiet and relaxing walk from your holiday cottages and proceed to the woodland trails in the park, while basking in the scenic view around you. Another option is to tour the Plant centre and admire the unique potted plant collections.

One of the most visited spot by visitors during their Dorset holidays is the Upton Education Centre where you can learn about Dorset’s fascinating culture and heritage. For your kids who have a propensity for the arts, you can take them to the Peacock Gallery for some very interesting exhibits and displays. Retiring in one of the holiday cottages at the end of the day, would be a welcome rest for the night.

Honeybrooke Farm Park

Aside from the Uptown Country Park, the Honeybrooke Farm Park is also an excellent place to visit during your Dorset holidays. It would be a great learning experience for your children, who will be able to observe the grazing animals and witness how farm life is. A walk around the farm with the fresh breeze from the nearby river will be a healthy exercise. If you grow hungry, instead of going back to your holiday cottages or dining in restaurants, you may taste the scrumptious home-made snacks, like cakes and tea, at this farm park.

There are also trade centres where you can buy native local products which you can take home with you after your Dorset holidays.