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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Highcliffe Beach
Highcliffe Beach is the most easterly beach in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole conurbation. It is situated a few minutes walk from the centre of the genteel suburb of Highcliffe. The coastal path that runs beneath the cliffs provides a spectacular backdrop for a walk/run. However, unlike most of Bournemouth’s beaches, Highcliffe doesn’t have a…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Highcliffe Castle
Highcliffe Castle, perched on the cliff top on the outskirts of Highcliffe, isn’t quite as old as the name ‘Castle’ might suggest. The original Highcliffe Mansion was built (too close to the cliff edge) in 1775. Once this house was lost to coastal erosion, the current Highcliffe Castle was built, slightly further inland, in the…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Branksome Chine Beach
Branksome Chine is the second of three Blue Flag Chine Beaches between Bournemouth and Poole. A chine is a narrow ravine through the cliff formed by a river. During the Victorian era, when Bournemouth first became a seaside resort, several of these chines, which act as access points to the beach, were transformed into linear…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Avon Beach
Avon Beach one of three Blue Flag beaches in the Christchurch area. Unlike many of the beaches around Bournemouth, this one is accessible without having to negotiate your way down from the clifftop. The beach is backed by a prom which links it to Mudeford to the west and Friars Cliff to the east. It…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Friars Cliff Beach
Friars Cliff is the middle of three Blue Flag Beaches in the Christchurch area. This small beach tends to be quieter than some of its neighbours. It is has a nice vibe, great views and an award winning café. Getting There Friars Cliff is 7 miles east of Bournemouth and can be reached via the…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth (2023)
Back for 2023, as I spend the summer pootling round my home town, is my list of things to do in and around Bournemouth. This year it’s been updated and expanded with more things to do and more information. As I have added extra places, I am calling it 101 Things to do in Bournemouth.…
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100 Things to do in (and around) Bournemouth 63 – Festival Coast Live
Festival Coast Live consists of a range of predominantly free events across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Activities take place throughout the year, bur focus on the summer, starting at the beginning of the school holidays in July and culminating in the Bournemouth Air Festival on the first weekend in September. The programme incorporates live music,…
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100 Things to do in (and around) Bournemouth 60 – 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. Getting There The castle is situated 15 miles east of Bournemouth and can be reached either…
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100 Things to do in (and around) Bournemouth 56 – Get Cheesy
It is a fundamental fact of life that you can’t have too much cheese. To deal with this inevitability, there is Renoufs. This local chain of Cheese & Wine bars is situated at 7 locations in and around Bournemouth, with branches in Westbourne, Wimborne, Lyndhurst, Canford Cliffs, Verwood and our very own local – Southbourne.…
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100 Things to do in (and around) Bournemouth 55 – RNLI Mudeford Lifeboat Fun Day
The RNLI Mudeford Lifeboat Fun Day is, as the name suggests, a day of fun activities to raise money for the Mudeford Lifeboat. The highlights of the event are a Raft Race and a Duck Race. In addition, there are a lifeboat displays, food stalls, items for sale, fairground rides, live music and other attractions.…
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