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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Shore Road Beach
Shore Road Beach is a Blue Flag beach in Poole. It is popular with locals due to its sheltered position which makes it ideal for swimming. For non locals who wish to splurge, Sandbanks Hotel is right next to the beach and offers accommodation, waterfront dining and a watersports academy. How to get to Shore Road…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Poole Christmas Light Trail
Back for a third year is Poole’s nautical themed Christmas light display. From mid November until the New Year, you can enjoy following the Poole Christmas Light Trail, which runs from near the Dolphin Centre shopping arcade, along the High Street and onto the Harbourside. How to get to Poole Christmas Light Trail If you’re…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Poole Harbour Cruise
Poole Harbour is the second largest natural harbour in the world, covering an area of 14 square miles. Within the harbour are several islands, the largest of which is Brownsea Island. A great way to explore the harbour is to take a cruise with Coastal Cruises Poole. There are a number of options available, all departing from Poole…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Lighthouse Poole
Lighthouse, Poole Centre for the Arts is, among other things, a theatre. But it is much more than that; billed as the largest regional arts centre in the UK, it contains a 1500 seat concert hall, two theatres, a cinema, an art gallery as well as bars and a cafe. Originally built in 1978 to…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Poole Museum
Note: Poole Museum is closed for refurbishment until Spring 2025. In the meantime, there will be a series of Museum on the Move activities and events to take Poole’s stories and heritage out into the local community. Poole Museum is housed in a former Victorian flour mill and grain warehouse on Poole Quay. It tells the…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Poole Beer Festival
The annual Poole Beer Festival is organised by East Dorset CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) and last year notched up its 25th anniversary. The festival takes place at St Adhelm’s Centre in Branksome, just 3 miles west of Bournemouth, on the main road to Poole (A35). How to get to Poole Beer Festival It would,…
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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 – Upton Country Park
Upton Country Park, the grounds surrounding Upton House, on the outskirts of Poole consists of over 160 acres of parkland, including woodland trails, formal gardens and shoreline. In addition, there are tea rooms, an art gallery and play areas for both children and dogs. How to get to Upton Country Park The park is located…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Tower Park
There’s so much to see and do in and around Bournemouth on a warm, sunny day. But when it’s cold, wet and windy, less so. One place with plenty of indoor activities on offer is Tower Park. Situated around 5 miles north west of Bournemouth, this entertainment complex was, according to Wikipedia, ‘one of the…
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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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