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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Hengistbury Head
Five miles west of Bournemouth, the bay ends at Hengistbury Head. This stunning headland, culminating at Mudeford Sandbank, has the English Channel to the south and Christchurch Harbour to the north. The area is a designated nature reserve and also a Stone and Iron Age archaeological site. It is a beautiful place to spend some…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Hire a Beryl Bike/Scooter
The perfect way to get around Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is to hire a Beryl Bike or Beryl Scooter. The 1150 bikes and scooters reside mostly in bays (marked by green painted rectangles) of which there are 355 across the three towns. But they could, theoretically, be anywhere. Just locate the nearest bike or scooter…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Self Guided Walking Tour of Christchurch
The Saxon town of Christchurch is steeped in history. Nestled between the coast and the New Forest, and between the Rivers Avon and Stour, it is a pretty town with plenty to explore, including a 1000 year old priory, Norman castle, picturesque harbour and even some medieval instruments of torture. I love to visit Christchurch…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Go Shopping at a Market
I love wandering around a street market checking out the merchandise. Whether it’s in some exotic far flung location or doing my weekly shop on a Monday morning at Christchurch Market Selecting the plumpest, juiciest strawberries while a cheery stallholder tells me they were grown in Lymington, just 10 miles up the road. In fact,…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Highcliffe Food & Arts Festival
Three food festivals in three weeks – don’t mind if I do! For a bit of variety, this one has some art thrown in. Highcliffe Food & Arts Festival takes place annually in the main road through Highcliffe (Lymington Road) and on the adjacent Recreation Ground. How to get to Highcliffe Food & Arts Festival…
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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 – 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 – 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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