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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Castlepoint Shopping Park
Had enough of the beach? Weather not great? Love shopping? Then Castlepoint Shopping Park is well worth a visit. This shopping centre, branded as one of the UK’s largest shopping parks, contains over 30 retailers, a selection of dining options, as well as other facilities, such as banks, a library, even a church. How to…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Christchurch Priory
The Saxon town of Christchurch is steeped in history. At its heart is the 11th Century Christchurch Priory. This church, dating from Norman times holds the title of largest parish church in England. Getting There Christchurch is 5 miles east of Bournemouth along the A35. The Priory is located at the bottom of the High…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Christchurch Food Festival
Another weekend equals another Food Festival. If you love food, the Bournemouth area does not disappoint. This weekend is the turn of Christchurch Food Festival. This popular event usually draws a crowd of around 60,000 visitors. The festival, featuring food, drink, cooking demonstrations and other entertainment (including the popular sheep show) takes place on the…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Christchurch Cheese & Chilli Festival
Christchurch Cheese & Chilli Festival is a two day event that brings together foodies, chefs, and artisans from across the south west. It takes place annually (unless there’s a pandemic or something equally disastrous) in Hurn, in a field next to Bournemouth Airport. There are a variety of attractions; mainly cheese and chilli themed (obviously)…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Boscombe Chine Gardens
Boscombe Chine is one of four chines along the Bournemouth coast. A chine being a deep, steep-sided ravine originally formed by a river flowing through to the sea. The Chine runs down to the coast just to the west of Boscombe Pier. It can be accessed from the bottom (opposite the pier), the top (A35…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth -Bournemouth Pier
The iconic Bournemouth Pier is the focal point of Bournemouth. This cherished landmark is sandwiched between the sea and the town with golden sand stretching as far as the eye can see on either side. A walk along the pier offers breath-taking panoramic views of the coastline. Head there on a summer’s day and there’s…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Park Yoga
There are several parks in the Bournemouth area which offer free yoga sessions on Sunday mornings during the summer months. I have tried yoga once before, but not successfully; my daughter and I attended a rather cliquey class, where the instructor stood at the front calling out the moves and when we didn’t know what…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Canford Heath
Canford Heath, on the outskirts of Poole, is the largest area of heathland in Dorset. The 850 acre site is situated approximately 6 miles north west of Bournemouth. It is home to snakes, lizards, dragonflies and birds and is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Criss-crossed with trails and with an elevated view, it…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Upside Gallery
The Upside Gallery in Bournemouth is an unusual location for an art gallery. Six x ten metre tall concrete pillars, which support the elevated section of the A338 Wessex Way (the main road into Bournemouth), have become ‘canvases’ for some of the country’s best street artists. What used to be a rather gloomy area between…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Observation Wheel
I’ve Lived in Bournemouth for six years, but today I’m going to do something that I’ve not done before as I considered it too touristy – a ride on the Observation Wheel. Getting There The wheel is well placed for observing Bournemouth; on Pier Approach with the sea (and pier, of course) on one side…
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