This is a fabulous introduction to a theme park! It is not for older children, but I would suggest those under the age of 12. The ticket price includes all the rides and a soft play area - but does not include pony rides. There is an opportunity to meet the Alice in Wonderland characters and (provided not in pandemic) to watch a live performance. Beware of the maze, it is tricky and can take a considerable amount of time! The battle water boats are great fun, but be prepared to get very wet! We did not have to queue for rides. There are approximately 9 rides, as well as the soft play, theatre, maze and play areas. The staff are all friendly and clearly happy in their jobs. Great fun for young families.

August 2020

We visited The Woolpack for two evening meals during our weekend stay, as it was within easy walking distance of out cottage, and on both occasions we were given a warm welcome by the staff and thoroughly enjoyed our meals.

April 2024

Friendly, good food and reasonable prices, enjoyed our visit

November 2023

Very welcoming, good, well presented food, open all day, lovely garden and so handy for Sopley Cottages

July 2023

Friendly & local with tasty home cooked food. Great place for a meal, a few drinks or both. Excellent service.

August 2022

Recently revamped by new owners who have done a great job. Friendly welcome, great menu selection and service with a smile with excellent food delivered quickly (but not too quickly) so what's not to like! Interesting variety of indoor and outdoor seating areas add to the attractiveness of the old pub.

April 2022

Decent pub grub and beer

October 2021

We ate at the woolpack on a couple of the nights during our stay. Good pub food and great service

July 2021

Very friendly staff,lovely and clean food acceptable good beer.

July 2021

Had a very nice meal here with the family. Good choice and excellent service. Visited a second time later in the week.

June 2021

Friendly staff, nice food, would recommend

September 2021

Beautiful meal here in nice surroundings. Tables and chairs outside could have been more comfortable but the inside was much better. Would go again.

June 2021

The New Queen is a great pub a short drive from Sopley Cottages. Good food, friendly staff, family (and dog) friendly atmosphere and lovely pub garden with stunning views of the river Avon make it a very popular choice.

March 2021

We found this was a lovely pub. Good food well priced. We had a dog & they accepted dogs in the bar area, good service

August 2023

This is a great choice for food . The menu is extensive and the food very tasty. Would definitely return but unfortunately we live 260 miles away !

May 2023

We had used several years ago it was great,but I’m afraid food wasn’t up to standard chicken my husband had was tough and stringy

June 2022

Very good well cooked food. Staff friendly.Will definitely visit again next year

August 2018

Good food with plenty of gluten free options.

October 2017

Nice beach with good facilities

April 2023

Beautiful beach, lots of sand for youngsters- definitely been high on our favourites list, for more than 30 years and still is now the 'children' are nearly 30! - well worth the drive from New Forest. The Noisy Lobster is great and now has an 'outdoor upstairs' too. The Beach Cafe, half-way along, is excellent too- used to do very good carrot cake! The connecting beach towards Steamer Point is dog-friendly all year which is a bonus. Walking to the quay end, you can catch the ferry to Hengistbury Head which is beautiful beach too and often quieter (top favourite!) Even this last week (JULY 2021) the 'kids' wanted to crab-fish from Mudeford Quay!!

August 2021

Wonderful sandy, dog friendly beach with spectacular, far fetching views. The addition of Sobo serving fantastic coffee is great.

October 2023

This is a holiday must. A short ferry out to amazing beach makes for a great day out.

September 2022

As usual, stunning. 4 ferries but sadly the Land train not running although according to their web site they were. Always visit when in the area

September 2020

Beautiful place, our favourite beach in south of England. It feels like an island, when you go over on the ferry and at times (off-season!) on sunny days it can feel like a little piece of Heaven, it's so peaceful and beautiful- bit of a sense of New England. There's a super little 'restaurant', the Beach Hut, which does great breakfasts, meals all day and some evenings. Also takeaway eg pizzas, you can eat on the beach. Very simple surroundings, with a sheltered veranda that can be uncovered in fine weather, and amazing views. Quite pricey and often very busy (and you are best to ring and check opening times and book since often weather and ferry-dependant) but the quality of the food and those stunning views make it more than worthwhile!

March 2018