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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Brownsea Island
Brownsea Island is the largest island in Poole Harbour. It is operated by the National Trust, with much of the island open to the public. The island is renowned for its red squirrel population and for being the birthplace of the Scouting movement. The crossing from Poole Quay takes just 20 minutes, making Brownsea Island a popular destination…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Lollipops Cafe
Lollipops Cafe is a soft play area with cafe right in the centre of the Bournemouth suburb of Westbourne. How to get to Lollipops Cafe Westbourne is a mile west of Bournemouth along the A338 or Poole Road. By Bus Several buses, including the m1 and m2, stop at The Westbourne, just opposite the cafe.…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Poole Harbour Festival
Poole Harbour Festival is an annual 3 day family festival which takes place in Poole each summer, attracting an audience of over 30,000 over the weekend. 60 live music acts are on offer including well known artists, tribute acts and local bands. There is also plenty of children’s entertainment. How to get to Poole Harbour…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Littledown Family Fun Day
Littledown Family Fun Day is a free community day, which takes place annually in late July at Littledown Park in Bournemouth. The event, which is organised by BH Live Active in partnership with BCP Council, features a wide range of entertainment, from walking dinosaurs to virtual reality sessions. Activities take place outside within the 47…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Bournemouth Writing Festival
There are a host of festivals which take place in and around Bournemouth each year. Kicking off the season is Bournemouth Writing Festival. This award-winning event takes place in April in venues around the town centre. The three day festival offers over 100 free and ticketed events and activities including talks, workshops, performances and activities…
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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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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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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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Sherborne in 1 Day
The pretty Dorset market town of Sherborne is steeped in history. This little town with a population of just 10,000 people boasts an abbey plus not one but two castles on the outskirts of its bustling town centre, which is even more bustling during the annual Pack Fair. Situated just 6 miles from Yeovil, 40…
