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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Visit Swanage
Look west across the bay from Bournemouth and in the distance, just past the Purbecks, you can glimpse Swanage. Only 12 miles away, on the other side of Poole Harbour, lies this pleasant town nestled in a bay lined by a long, sandy beach. With its beautiful beach, quaint quay, amazing fish & chips and…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Take an Open Top Bus
In the summer, there are a whole range of Open Top Bus routes available if you want a ride with a view along the Bournemouth coast and beyond. Morebus Breezer Buses There are seven Breezer Bus routes taking you along the coast in either direction. Jurassic Breezer 30/31 (Swanage to Weymouth/Dorchester) Route The No 30…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Moors Valley Country Park
Moors Valley Country Park is a forest park on the edge of the New Forest, just 11 miles from Bournemouth. You can walk/cycle scenic trails through the forest and round the lake plus a whole lot more besides including playgrounds, a miniature railway, high ropes and golf. How to get to Moors Valley Country Park…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Southbourne Street Art
The seaside suburb of Southbourne, some 3 miles east of Bournemouth does not have the same amount of public art as its neighbour, Boscombe. However, there are some murals in the main road which warrant attention, including a traffic stopper of a public toilet. Even the former bank was given a paint job with some…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Kingfisher Barn
Kingfisher Barn is a Visitor Centre in the Stour Valley Nature Reserve; a two mile stretch of riverside footpaths on the northern edge of Bournemouth. The reserve is abundant with flora and fauna, with over 400 species of plants, plus plenty of wildlife, such as kingfishers, otters and dragonflies. How to get to Kingfisher Barn…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Escape Rooms
There are a multitude of Escape Rooms in the Bournemouth area; 7 companies offering a total of 14 real life escape rooms, plus a further 15 Virtual Reality escape rooms, to be precise. These cover a broad spectrum of theme and difficulty, from trying to rescue a scared animal to trying to escape a deranged…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Poole Quay
The historic Poole Quay, which was once used to moor ocean-going ships, is now the home of harbour cruisers and pleasure boats. The half mile log stretch running west to east from the Lifeboat Station at one end to the Old Lifeboat Station at the other is a popular tourist destination. Lined with bars and…
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101 Things to do Bournemouth – Hurst Castle
Hurst Castle is a fortress situated on the end of a shingle spit off the English coast, less than a mile from the Isle of Wight. The 16th Century castle has a long and interesting history plus spectacular views. As part of the castle collapsed during storms in 2021, only the Tudor Castle is currently…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Corfe Castle
Corfe Castle is the name of both a castle and a village in the Purbecks near Wareham, just across Poole Harbour from Bournemouth. The village and its thousand year old castle are either 15 miles from Bournemouth (if you cross Poole Harbour by ferry) or 20 miles away (if you drive round the harbour). How…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Stompin’ on the Quomps
The rather unusually named Stompin’ on the Quomps is Christchurch’s annual smooth jazz festival. It takes place in the park on the edge of Christchurch Harbour, known locally as The Quomps. The one day event is mainly about the music, but there is also food, drink and other entertainment in the beautiful harbourside setting. All…
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