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Bristol in 1 Day
Bristol, my childhood home, is rich in history and culture and makes for an excellent day trip. Spend a leisurely day exploring the harbourside or stroll up Park Street towards the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge. At a less leisurely pace, you can squeeze in both. How to get to Bristol Bristol is 100 miles west…
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Winchester in 1 Day
The ancient city of Winchester, historic capital of England, is a fascinating place to visit. Winchester can trace its history back to Roman times. But it was during the reign of King Alfred the Great that the city had its heyday. Alfred made Winchester the capital of the Kingdom of Wessex, and then a unified…
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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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Dorchester in 1 Day
Dorset’s county town of Dorchester is steeped in history. The historic market town can trace its history back to Roman times, when it was called Durnovaria. But the town is probably best known for its connections with the writer, Thomas Hardy. There is plenty to see on a visit to Dorchester. The town boasts a…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Bournemouth International Centre
Bournemouth International Centre, more commonly referred to as The BIC, is a conference, exhibition and entertainment venue. It sits overlooking the seafront and boasts four separate function halls. The biggest of which, Windsor Hall, seats 4000 people. Smaller events are held in the Tregonwell, Solent and Purbeck Halls. How to get to the BIC The…
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Sherborne in 1 Day
The pretty Dorset market town of Sherborne is steeped in history. This little town with a population of just 10,000 people boasts an abbey plus not one but two castles on the outskirts of its bustling town centre, which is even more bustling during the annual Pack Fair. Situated just 6 miles from Yeovil, 40…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – The Blue Pool
The Blue Pool is a former clay mining pit within a woodland nature reserve. The Blue Pool derives its name from the striking turquoise colour the water can sometimes appear. In fact, although the pool is sometimes a bright blue, it can also be dark blue, green, grey and even reddish brown. These colour changes…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Seafood & Sounds
Seafood & Sounds is, as the name suggests, a festival combining seafood and live music, which takes place each September in and around Poole Quay. How to get to Seafood & Sounds Poole is 6 miles west of Bournemouth along the A338/A35. Poole Quay is just to the south of the town centre. By Bus…
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Mexico in 2 Weeks (Playa del Carmen and Mexico City)
We spent 2 weeks visiting Mexico, starting and finishing in Playa del Carmen, where we alternated between days relaxing by the pool/beach and day trips to some of the nearby sites. There is a huge amount to do in the area around Playa del Carmen, from cenotes and caves to water sports and theme parks.…
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Playa del Carmen in 5 Days
We spent 10 days in Playa del Carmen, alternating between days relaxing by the pool/beach and day trips to some of the nearby sites. There is a huge amount to do in the area around Playa del Carmen, from cenotes and caves to water sports and theme parks. Here is my relaxed, budget friendly itinerary…
Jane's Midlife Journey 