St Leonards Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Wildlife Pond and Reptilian Enclosure, Avon Heath Country Park In the reptilian enclosure there are Slow Worms and Sand Lizards.
Photo by Lorraine and Keith Bowdler (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Wildlife Pond and Reptilian Enclosure, Avon Heath Country Park In the reptilian enclosure there are Slow Worms and Sand Lizards.
Photo by Lorraine and Keith Bowdler (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
St. Ives, forest track North to South track in Ringwood Forest.
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Ashley Heath: old railway platform This former railway line is now a pleasant forest walk from West Moors to Ringwood.
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St. Leonards: postbox № BH24 45, Ringwood Road This George VI-reign postbox stands outside what was St. Leonards post office until about 20 years ago. It is emptied at 9am daily except Sundays. Meanwhile, we look along the north/eastbound carriageway of the main A31 in a rare moment with no visible traffic.
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St Leonard's Hotel by Greene King Inns

St Leonard's Hotel by Greene King Inns

3 out of 5
185 Ringwood Road Ringwood England
The price is AU$109 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
AU$109
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Ringwood. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (653 reviews)
everything was good

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

St Leonard's Hotel by Greene King Inns
Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa

Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa

3 out of 5
7 Durley Chine Road Bournemouth England
The price is AU$104 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$104
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Nice room Good amenities Quiet - couldn’t hear and noise or much road noise

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa
Laguna Hotel

Laguna Hotel

3 out of 5
6 Suffolk Road South Bournemouth England
The price is AU$75 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
AU$75
24 Jan - 25 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Great as always

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Laguna Hotel
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Peartree Serviced Apartments

Peartree Serviced Apartments

3.5 out of 5
17-19 Mill Road Salisbury England
Stay at this aparthotel in Salisbury. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mompesson House and Arundells are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (307 reviews)
Everything and everyone excellent

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Peartree Serviced Apartments
Alum Chine Beach House

Alum Chine Beach House

3.5 out of 5
36 Burnaby Road Bournemouth England
Stay at this aparthotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free parking and an outdoor tennis court. Popular attractions Bournemouth Beach and Poole Harbour are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (24 reviews)
Great location and nice and quiet but close enough to bars and restaurants in Westbourne.

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Alum Chine Beach House
For Students Only Skyline

For Students Only Skyline

2 out of 5
Oxford Rd Bournemouth England
Stay at this apartment in Bournemouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and concierge services. Popular attractions Bournemouth Beach and Poole Harbour are ...
For Students Only Skyline
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Popular places to visit

Go Ape at Moors Valley Ringwood

You can take time to visit Go Ape at Moors Valley Ringwood during your travels to St. Leonards and St. Ives. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Go Ape at Moors Valley Ringwood

Burley Park

Explore the great outdoors at Burley Park, a lovely green space in Burley. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Burley Park

New Forest Cider

Enjoy an outing to New Forest Cider during your stay in Burley. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

New Forest Cider

Burley Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Burley at Burley Golf Club. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Burley Golf Club

Avon Heath Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Avon Heath Country Park, a lovely green space in St. Leonards and St. Ives.

Avon Heath Country Park

Snowtrax

Enjoy an outing to Snowtrax during your stay in Hurn. Amble within the lush forest or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Snowtrax

Activities

From Bournemouth: Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door Trip

From Bournemouth: Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door Trip

AU$78
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Bournemouth: Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door Trip
E-Bike excursion to Harrys Rock or Corfé Castle

E-Bike excursion to Harrys Rock or Corfé Castle

AU$192
per adult
E-Bike excursion to Harrys Rock or Corfé Castle
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Bournemouth

Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Bournemouth

AU$24
per adult
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Bournemouth
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Cities near St Leonards

Looking northwards along New Road towards Parley Cross
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Ferndown

View across the Avon Valley from Matchams viewpoint Looking across the Avon valley from the car park at Matchams viewpoint. The chapel illuminated by sunlight in the trees to the left of the photo is at Bisterne, and the building towards the centre is Bisterne Manor.

Matchams