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South West Coast Path Section 70 (South Haven Point to Swanage)
I have set myself the challenge of walking the South West Coast Path. Initially, this was something my brother was trying to achieve. But after he died, I decided to pick up the mantle. The South West Coast Path stretches for 630 miles, running along the coast from Somerset, through Devon and Cornwall to Dorset.…
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South West Coast Path – In my Brother’s Foot Steps
I was two years old when my brother was born. I literally don’t remember a life that he wasn’t part of. Until a few months ago, it’s not something I’d ever even contemplated. After all, he only lived down the road. And yet, after he lost his short but brutal fight with cancer, here we…
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Tolpuddle in 1 Day
The tiny Dorset village of Tolpuddle, with its quaint cottages running along the banks of the River Piddle has one particular claim to fame. Back in 1834, it is here that six farm workers, who became known as the Tolpuddle Martyrs, formed a union in an attempt to protect their wages. This small protest and…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – The Tank Museum
Based at Bovington Camp in Dorset, The Tank Museum is a great place to spend some time exploring. I can remember going here as a child and it was pretty much just a barn filled with tanks. But there’s so much more to the Tank Museum now. In addition to housing 300 tanks from around…
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Weymouth in 1 Day
The seaside town of Weymouth is well known for its large expanse of sandy beach. But what else is there to do on a visit to Weymouth? Here is my itinerary for a day trip to Weymouth. How to get to Weymouth Weymouth, situated in central Dorset, is 37 miles west of Bournemouth along the…
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Bristol in 1 Day
Bristol, my childhood home, is rich in history and culture and makes for an excellent day trip. Spend a leisurely day exploring the harbourside or stroll up Park Street towards the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge. At a less leisurely pace, you can squeeze in both. How to get to Bristol Bristol is 100 miles west…
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Winchester in 1 Day
The ancient city of Winchester, historic capital of England, is a fascinating place to visit. Winchester can trace its history back to Roman times. But it was during the reign of King Alfred the Great that the city had its heyday. Alfred made Winchester the capital of the Kingdom of Wessex, and then a unified…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Monkey World
Monkey World is an Ape Rescue Centre in Wareham, near Bournemouth. The centre houses over 250 rescued and endangered primates, including chimpanzees, orang utans, gibbons and monkeys. This multitude of primates live in enclosures spread across a 65 acre site, which is interspersed with playgrounds and cafes. A visit to Monkey World is an interesting…
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Dorchester in 1 Day
Dorset’s county town of Dorchester is steeped in history. The historic market town can trace its history back to Roman times, when it was called Durnovaria. But the town is probably best known for its connections with the writer, Thomas Hardy. There is plenty to see on a visit to Dorchester. The town boasts a…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Bournemouth International Centre
Bournemouth International Centre, more commonly referred to as The BIC, is a conference, exhibition and entertainment venue. It sits overlooking the seafront and boasts four separate function halls. The biggest of which, Windsor Hall, seats 4000 people. Smaller events are held in the Tregonwell, Solent and Purbeck Halls. How to get to the BIC The…
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