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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Friars Cliff Beach
Friars Cliff Beach is the middle of the three beaches in the Christchurch area and it held a Blue Flag up until this year. This small beach tends to be quieter than some of its neighbours. It has a chilled vibe, great views and an award winning café. How to get to Friars Cliff Beach…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Boscombe Street Art Trail
When you tell people you live in Boscombe, it conjures up conflicting images. Either of a lovely sandy beach, multi coloured beach huts and a Victorian pier. Or of a rather seedy town populated by junkies congregating around the ugly concrete jungle of a town centre. Once ranked as one of the worst places to…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Fisherman’s Walk Beach
Southbourne may only be small, with a population of around 19,000 people. But this genteel suburb located three miles east of central Bournemouth boasts an awesome stretch of coast and a prestigious Blue Flag awarded beach. Fisherman’s Walk Beach is a family friendly beach. It is easy to reach from Southbourne via Fisherman’s Walk. This…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Manor Steps Beach
For some people, going to their ‘local’ means a trip to the nearest pub. This is my local. Two miles east of Bournemouth, in-between the suburbs of Boscombe and Southbourne is Manor Steps Beach. This (up until this year) Blue Flag Beach doesn’t have as many facilities as some of its neighbours. But this, plus…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth (2026)
Bournemouth is well known for its miles and miles of beautifully sandy beaches, but I have heard people say that there’s nothing else to do here apart from the beach. With this in mind, I set myself the challenge of discovering 101 Things to do in Bournemouth. And so, here is my list of 101 Things to…
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