40 Family Things to Do This Summer at South Lytchett Manor

Some of the best family holiday memories are made in the simplest moments: breakfast outside on the pitch, sandy feet after a day at the beach, spotting wildlife on an evening stroll, or finishing the day with pizza and a drink as the sun goes down.

At South Lytchett Manor, summer is all about slowing down, spending time together and making the most of everything Dorset has to offer. Whether you’re staying for a long summer holiday or a short August escape, our family summer bucket list is packed with ideas to help you enjoy every moment – from easy fun on the park to classic Dorset adventures just a short drive or bus ride away.

So, how many can you tick off this summer? Download our mobile-friendly checklist here

1. Wake up to birdsong and enjoy breakfast outside on your pitch
2. Treat yourself to an ice cream from the shop on a sunny afternoon
3. See who can spot the most ducks on a walk around the park
4. Feed the ducks and birds
5. Learn to play table tennis
6. Have a family football match on the park
7. Make friends in the playground
8. Watch the sunset with a drink or an ice cream in hand
9. Sit and watch the clouds drift by
10. Count how many butterflies you can spot around the park
11. Spot 10 different insects during your stay
12. Try a little birdwatching one morning
13. Do some bark and leaf rubbing
14. Sketch or paint a picture outside
15. Read a story in the sunshine
16. Fly a kite on a breezy day
17. Pick blackberries on a summer walk
18. Spot 10 constellations on a clear summer night
19. End the day with a family board game or card game outside your caravan, motorhome or tent
20. Catch the bus from the gate and head into Poole for the day
21. Spend a day building sandcastles on a Dorset beach
22. Paddle in the sea at Sandbanks or Swanage
23. Go crabbing at Poole Quay
24. Enjoy fish and chips by the harbour or seaside
25. Hop on the open-top Breezer bus in Poole and enjoy the coastal views
26. Ride the Swanage Railway steam train
27. Visit Corfe Castle and imagine life as a knight, king or castle explorer
28. Go fossil hunting at Kimmeridge
29. Collect shells or sea glass on the beach
30. Explore The Blue Pool
31. Visit Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park for a family day out
32. Take a boat trip around Poole Harbour
33. Walk a section of the South West Coast Path
34. Go geocaching and hunt for hidden treasures
35. Visit RSPB Arne and see how many birds you can spot
36. Head to Splashdown for a cool down
37. Have a family picnic with a view somewhere along the coast
38. Practice skimming stones at the beach
39. Watch the sunrise or sunset somewhere special in Dorset
40. Whizz over the sea on the Bournemouth Pier Zip Line

How many can you tick off?

Whether your family loves beach days, wildlife spotting, outdoor adventures or simply enjoying the slower pace of camping life, there are so many ways to make special summer memories at South Lytchett Manor.

From simple moments on the park to days out discovering Dorset’s castles, coastline and family attractions, we hope this bucket list inspires you to try something new, slow down and enjoy a proper family summer holiday.

Wish you were here? Book your South Lytchett Manor summer escape and start ticking them off.

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