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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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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Christchurch Carnival
Christchurch Carnival is a weekend long event which takes place each August in Christchurch. The main events being an afternoon of music culminating in a Firework Display on Saturday and a Parade through town on Sunday. The recent addition of a River Pageant on Saturday has also proved popular. How to get to Christchurch Carnival…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Bournemouth Reggae Weekender
Bournemouth Reggae Weekender is a three day festival which takes place in Bournemouth each summer. It describes itself as a “unique occasion to celebrate the diverse African-Caribbean culture and heritage in Bournemouth through Reggae music with a full range of entertainment and traditional activities that supports creative arts and performing artists through music, poetry, storytelling,…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – English Oak Vineyard
English Oak Vineyard is located in the heart of the Dorset countryside, just 6 miles north of Poole. The 23 acre vineyard has been named the sixth most beautiful vineyard in Europe. Here, they grow grapes to produce Méthode Champenoise wines. During the summer, they offer vineyard tours culminating in sampling of the sparkling produce.…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Mudeford
The village of Mudeford sits on the mouth of Christchurch Harbour. The area is split into two by the harbour. On one side is Mudeford Quay, a quaint working fishing quay. On the other is Mudeford Sandbank, where the golden sandy beach is lined with mega expensive beach huts. Mudeford has a long history of…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – South Coast Wine Festival
The inaugural Dorset Wine Festival took place in 2024. The event, organised by wine loving entrepreneurs Simone and Mauro, was held at Highcliffe Castle over the first weekend in October. Inside the castle, there was an extensive range of wines to sample from producers hailing from a range of different countries. There was also live…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Stay & Play
Stay & Play sessions take place at local libraries offering children under 5 the opportunity play with the library’s collection of toys, games and puzzles. As well as books, of course. Orla loves visiting the library – lots of new books to read and toys to play with. Stay & Play is a great introduction…
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