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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – The Regent
The Regent is a theatre/cinema in Christchurch, which shows a variety of films, live shows and live broadcasts (mainly of London shows). As well as the theatre, there are two bars and a small museum which tells the Regent’s history. The Box Office adjoining the theatre doubles at Christchurch Tourist Information Centre. History of the…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Hike to Old Harry
Look across the bay from Bournemouth and you will see Old Harry; a limestone rock formation which stands just off the Isle of Purbeck marking the end of the Jurassic Coast. Old Harry, and the remains of his wife, who collapsed in 1896, form one of Dorset’s most famous landmarks. The rocks are about a…
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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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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 – Moors Valley Country Park
Moors Valley Country Park is a forest park on the edge of the New Forest, just 11 miles from Bournemouth. You can walk/cycle scenic trails through the forest and round the lake plus a whole lot more besides including playgrounds, a miniature railway, high ropes and golf. How to get to Moors Valley Country Park…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Southbourne Street Art
The seaside suburb of Southbourne, some 3 miles east of Bournemouth does not have the same amount of public art as its neighbour, Boscombe. However, there are some murals in the main road which warrant attention, including a traffic stopper of a public toilet. Even the former bank was given a paint job with some…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Kingfisher Barn
Kingfisher Barn is a Visitor Centre in the Stour Valley Nature Reserve; a two mile stretch of riverside footpaths on the northern edge of Bournemouth. The reserve is abundant with flora and fauna, with over 400 species of plants, plus plenty of wildlife, such as kingfishers, otters and dragonflies. How to get to Kingfisher Barn…
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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. This parkland incorporates woodland trails, formal gardens and stunning shoreline. In addition, facilities include tea rooms, a welcome centre, an art gallery and play areas for both children and dogs. How to get to Upton…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Escape Rooms
There are a multitude of Escape Rooms in the Bournemouth area; 7 companies offering a total of 14 real life escape rooms, plus a further 15 Virtual Reality escape rooms, to be precise. These cover a broad spectrum of theme and difficulty, from trying to rescue a scared animal to trying to escape a deranged…
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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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