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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Highcliffe Beach
Highcliffe Beach, sitting right on the Dorset/Hampshire border, marks the most easterly point in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole conurbation. The beach is situated a few minutes walk from the centre of the genteel suburb of Highcliffe. There is a coastal path which runs beneath the cliffs, providing a spectacular backdrop for a walk/run. However,…
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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 is 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, with a car park at beach level. The beach is lined by a promenade which runs from Mudeford to the west…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Friars Cliff Beach
Friars Cliff Beach 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 has a chilled vibe, great views and an award winning café. How to get to Friars Cliff Beach Friars Cliff Beach is 7 miles east of Bournemouth.…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth (2026)
Bournemouth is well known for its miles and miles of beautifully sandy beaches, but I have heard people say that there’s nothing else to do here apart from the beach. With this in mind, I set myself the challenge of discovering 101 Things to do in Bournemouth. And so, here is my list of 101 Things to…
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