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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Redhill Park
For children, there is plenty to do in Redhill Park, with a large play area, a paddling pool and a cafe which runs weekly kids’ activities. In addition, you can explore nature in the adjoining Redhill Common. How to get to Redhill Park Redhill Park is located 3 miles north of central Bournemouth along the…
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Monaco: Top 10 Things to do
We took a day trip to Monaco during our holiday in Nice. The tiny principality, bordered by France on 3 sides and the Mediterranean on the other, covers an area of just 0.8 square miles. Monaco has a population of around 38,000 people, which apparently makes it the second smallest and the most densely inhabited…
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Monaco in 1 Day
We took a day trip to Monaco during our holiday in Nice. The tiny principality, bordered by France on 3 sides and the Mediterranean on the other, covers an area of just 0.8 square miles. Monaco has a population of around 38,000 people, which apparently makes it the second smallest and the most densely inhabited…
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Ohrid: Top 10 Things to do
Of all the many places I have visited, Lake Ohrid ranks right up towards the top. The beautiful lake is lined with a wooden boardwalk, ideal for admiring the lake on a sunset stroll. Tumbling down the hillside are the quaint, cobbled streets of Ohrid old town. All topped with a spectacular fortress with equally…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Little Treasures Village
Little Treasures Village is a role play village in the centre of Christchurch, where children can play in the shops, construction site, road and park of their own mini village. Note: Little Treasures Village is currently closed as it moves locations… How to get to Little Treasures Village Christchurch is located 5 miles east of…
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Skopje: Top 10 Things to do
We spent two days in the North Macedonian capital, Skopje, exploring the pleasant city with its abundance of statues and fountains. In reality, they weren’t consecutive days, as we started and ended our Balkan Roat Trip here. Hence, the two different hotels. Skopje is bisected by the Vardar River, which runs through the centre of…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Two Riversmeet Leisure Complex
Two Riversmeet is a Leisure Complex in Christchurch. It has 2 swimming pools and offers various activities and classes for children. It lies next to Riversmeet Greenspace, which offers yet more activities. How to get to 2 Riversmeet Two Riversmeet is in Christchurch, 5 miles east of Bournemouth along the A338/A35. The complex is near…
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Christchurch: Top 10 Things to do
Christchurch, the largest city on New Zealand’s South Island, is located roughly half way down the island’s east coast and is the ideal place to start/finish a tour of the island. Much of today’s city is shaped by the devastating earthquake in 2011, which killed 185 people and severely damaged thousands of buildings. We spent…
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Auckland: Top 10 Things to do
For us, like many of the visitors we encountered on our trip to New Zealand, Auckland was the starting point of an island or country long adventure. We flew into Auckland and spent two days exploring, before setting off on our 3 week long tour covering the length of the country. Our first day in…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Stay & Play
Stay & Play sessions take place at local libraries offering children under 5 the opportunity play with the library’s collection of toys, games and puzzles. As well as books, of course. Orla loves visiting the library – lots of new books to read and toys to play with. Stay & Play is a great introduction…
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