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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Careys Secret Garden
Careys Secret Garden is a hidden 3.5 acre Victorian Walled Garden on an estate in the Purbecks. You can visit the garden at your own pace, take a guided tour or attend a variety of events, workshops and family friendly activities. How to get to Careys Secret Garden The garden is on the outskirts of…
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South West Coast Path Section 69 (Swanage to Worth Matravers)
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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Lyme Regis in 1 Day
The quaint seaside town of Lyme Regis offers historic charm combined with dramatic coastline. If you can drag yourself away from the beautiful beaches, it’s the perfect place for a day of exploring. Take a stroll by the sea, admire coastal gardens, try your hand at fossil hunting. Throw in a little retail therapy and…
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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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