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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Bournemouth Reggae Weekender
Bournemouth Reggae Weekender is a three day festival which takes place in Bournemouth each summer. It describes itself as a “unique occasion to celebrate the diverse African-Caribbean culture and heritage in Bournemouth through Reggae music with a full range of entertainment and traditional activities that supports creative arts and performing artists through music, poetry, storytelling,…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – English Oak Vineyard
English Oak Vineyard is located in the heart of the Dorset countryside, just 6 miles north of Poole. The 23 acre vineyard has been named the sixth most beautiful vineyard in Europe. Here, they grow grapes to produce Méthode Champenoise wines. During the summer, they offer vineyard tours culminating in sampling of the sparkling produce.…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Cosy Village Play Cafe
Cosy Village Play Cafe is a small cafe with a play area consisting of several role play areas and a wendy house for toddlers plus a separate section for babies. The cafe has just reopened under new management. We have visited quite a few soft play/role play places over the years. This is one of…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Kings Park
Kings Park is a large park in Boscombe on the outskirts of Bournemouth. The park got its name in 1902 to celebrate the coronation of King Edward VII. The park on the opposite side of the A338 was named Queens Park the same year. The park is a great place to take young children as…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Farmer Palmer’s
Farmer Palmer’s markets itself as a farm park. And it is, indeed, much more than just a farm. As well as enabling young children to get up close to farm animals, there are plenty of other, animal themed attractions for them to enjoy. Including a whole host of indoor attractions. So it is a great…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Mini Movers
Mini Movers is a danced based session introducing toddlers to the world of movement and dance. The classes take place on Friday mornings at Pavilion Dance South West in central Bournemouth. How to get to Pavilion Dance South West Pavilion Dance South West is located to the rear (overlooking Bournemouth Gardens) of Bournemouth Pavilion. The…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Mudeford
The village of Mudeford sits on the mouth of Christchurch Harbour. The area is split into two by the harbour. On one side is Mudeford Quay, a quaint working fishing quay. On the other is Mudeford Sandbank, where the golden sandy beach is lined with mega expensive beach huts. Mudeford has a long history of…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Playgrounds
There are plenty of playgrounds spread across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, including many which have a nautical theme and several with paddling pools and/or splash parks. This article is very much a ‘work in progress‘, but here are the details of some of the playgrounds Orla and I have visited on our adventures. Playgrounds in…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Science Zone
Science Zone primarily offers science based workshops to older children, but there are also sensory rooms and a dinosaur den in the basement for younger children. On our recent visit, we were unimpressed due to the poor state of the equipment (and the smell of damp) and I considered removing Science Zone from my list.…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Gulliver’s Farm Shop & Kitchen
Gulliver’s Farm consists of a café, farm shop and organic working farm providing support and opportunities to adults with varying support needs. As well as coming here to eat and shop, there are plenty of other activities on offer to keep families entertained. How to get to Gulliver’s Farm Gulliver’s Farm is 14 miles from…
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