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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Careys Secret Garden
Careys Secret Garden is a hidden 3.5 acre Victorian Walled Garden on an estate in the Purbecks. You can visit the garden at your own pace, take a guided tour or attend a variety of events, workshops and family friendly activities. How to get to Careys Secret Garden The garden is on the outskirts of…
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South West Coast Path Section 69 (Swanage to Worth Matravers)
I have set myself the challenge of walking the South West Coast Path. Initially, this was something my brother was trying to achieve. But after he died, I decided to pick up the mantle. The South West Coast Path stretches for 630 miles, running along the coast from Somerset, through Devon and Cornwall to Dorset.…
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Lyme Regis in 1 Day
The quaint seaside town of Lyme Regis offers historic charm combined with dramatic coastline. If you can drag yourself away from the beautiful beaches, it’s the perfect place for a day of exploring. Take a stroll by the sea, admire coastal gardens, try your hand at fossil hunting. Throw in a little retail therapy and…
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South West Coast Path Section 70 (South Haven Point to Swanage)
I have set myself the challenge of walking the South West Coast Path. Initially, this was something my brother was trying to achieve. But after he died, I decided to pick up the mantle. The South West Coast Path stretches for 630 miles, running along the coast from Somerset, through Devon and Cornwall to Dorset.…
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Tolpuddle in 1 Day
The tiny Dorset village of Tolpuddle, with its quaint cottages running along the banks of the River Piddle has one particular claim to fame. Back in 1834, it is here that six farm workers, who became known as the Tolpuddle Martyrs, formed a union in an attempt to protect their wages. This small protest and…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – The Tank Museum
Based at Bovington Camp in Dorset, The Tank Museum is a great place to spend some time exploring. I can remember going here as a child and it was pretty much just a barn filled with tanks. But there’s so much more to the Tank Museum now. In addition to housing 300 tanks from around…
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Weymouth in 1 Day
The seaside town of Weymouth is well known for its large expanse of sandy beach. But what else is there to do on a visit to Weymouth? Here is my itinerary for a day trip to Weymouth. How to get to Weymouth Weymouth, situated in central Dorset, is 37 miles west of Bournemouth along the…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Monkey World
Monkey World is an Ape Rescue Centre in Wareham, near Bournemouth. The centre houses over 250 rescued and endangered primates, including chimpanzees, orang utans, gibbons and monkeys. This multitude of primates live in enclosures spread across a 65 acre site, which is interspersed with playgrounds and cafes. A visit to Monkey World is an interesting…
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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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