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Down by the lake, Stapehill Abbey Gardens

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About Ferndown

This town lies amidst noted countryside between Wimborne Minster and Ringwood. It is a modern town which draws its prosperity from its close proximity to Bournemouth and Poole.

Until the past century this was a little known place which was sparsely populated. The town was "put on the map" by two market gardeners who left their homeland of Scotland to set up in business in a softer more gentle climate. The fact that their business prospered is largely responsible for the town we see today.

The town is well known for the popular tourist attraction of what was once a former convent, Stapehill Abbey and Knoll Gardens can be found within easy driving distance.

The town has pleasant pubs, inns, restaurants and cafe's. It lies on the main tourist route to Poole

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Hotels & Accommodation in Ferndown

	Bridge House Hotel 2 Ringwood Rd, Longham, Dorset, England (2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction S) The newly refurbished Bridge House is situated on the River Stour in the picturesque Dorset countryside. The hotel is close to both the beach and the New Forest. Fishing is available on the River St... More info and book online.. Price from £65.00
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	King's Head Hotel The Square, Wimborne, Dorset, England (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction W) A charming character hotel with friendly staff to help you enjoy your stay. Great food cooked by our talented chef Shane Slater. Sit back and enjoy a meal to remember in style. A welcome fit for a K... More info and book online.. Price from £75.00
	Village Hotel Bournemouth & Leisure Club Wessex Fields, Deansleigh Rd, Bournemouth, Dorset, England (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction SE) Brand new hotel, which opened December 2005, easily accessible from the main routes into the centre of Bournemouth. It hosts 116 bedrooms, with fantastic leisure club, 25 metre heated indoor pool,... More info and book online.. Price from £65.00
	Horton Inn Cranborne Road, Horton, Wimborne, Dorset, England (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction NW) Horton Inn stands on the edge of Cranborne Chase, within easy reach of the New Forest, Blackmore Vale, Poole Harbour and the beautiful Dorset coast. The Horton Inn has welcomed hundreds of travelle... More info and book online.. Price from £45.00

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Nearby travel help

Bournemouth Airport	(3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction SE)
Branksome Station	(5.6 miles, 8.9 km, direction S)
Bournemouth Station	(5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction S)
M27 Junction 1	(15.6 miles, 25.2 km, direction NE)
M27 Junction 2	(18.8 miles, 30.3 km, direction NE)
Southampton Airport	(25.9 miles, 41.7 km, direction NE)
Ferndown to London	(91.0 miles, 146.5 km, direction NE)