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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. How to get to Christchurch Priory Christchurch is 5 miles east of Bournemouth along the A35. The Priory is located at the…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Christchurch Food Festival
If you love food, the Bournemouth area does not disappoint. May Bank Holiday 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 takes place on the grass area adjacent to Christchurch Harbour, known as The…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Christchurch Cheese & Chilli Festival
Christchurch Cheese & Chilli Festival is a two day event which brings together foodies, chefs and artisans from across the south west. It takes place annually (unless there’s a pandemic or something equally disastrous) on a field next to Bournemouth Airport. A popular fixture on the local calendar, with record crowds of around 10,000 visitors…
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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. Boscombe Chine runs down from the cliff top to the coast just to the west of Boscombe Pier. It was converted into a garden during the Victorian…
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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 – on a good day, you can see…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Park Yoga
There are several parks in the Bournemouth area where you can take a free yoga class on Sunday mornings during the warmer months. Park Yoga is a charity which provides free community yoga at venues across the UK. Sessions are advertised as being suitable for all regardless of age, background or ability. Dates Park Yoga…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Canford Heath Nature Reserve
Canford Heath Nature Reserve, 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 designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is home to snakes, lizards, dragonflies and birds and. Criss-crossed with trails and with an…
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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, 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 in an…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Bournemouth Big Wheel
On the sea front overlooking the pier is Bournemouth Big Wheel; an observation wheel standing over 100 feet tall. Ride the wheel for a bird’s eye view of Bournemouth on one side and the beach and coastline on the other. There’s been a big wheel on the pier for almost a decade, but new since…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Classic Cars on the Quay
If you love a classic car, then you’re in for a treat. If you’re a petrol head, you can admire some beautifully restored classic vehicles. If, like me, you are getting on a bit, you can happily walk along the rows of up to 500 vehicles muttering; “I used to have one of those!” or…
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