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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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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Xchurch Music Festival
Xchurch Music Festival is an annual three day music festival, which takes place on Christchurch Quay, or as it is known locally, the Quomps. How to get to Xchurch Music Festival The Quomps is just past the bottom of Christchurch High Street, 4 miles east of Bournemouth. By car, drive along the A338/A35. By Bus…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Stanpit Marsh Nature Reserve
Stanpit Marsh Nature Reserve is an an area of wetland on the outskirts of Christchurch. It juts out into the north side of Christchurch Harbour, just below the confluence of the rivers Avon and Stour. The 65 hectare site has a combination of habitats including salt marsh, reed beds, mud flats, freshwater marsh, gravel estuarine…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride
Each spring, distinguished gentlemen (and gentlewomen) don their finest apparel to ride their motorbikes in the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. This global event takes place at over a thousand locations across the world, with one of the largest global rallies here in Bournemouth. Worldwide, last year saw over 100,000 riders take part across around 1000 cities.…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Wriggle & Rhyme
Wriggle & Rhyme sessions are free 30 minute long interactive sessions for babies and toddlers and their parents or carers. Run by library staff, sessions are aimed at children under 2 years of age. There are more than 30 sessions on offer weekly in libraries across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. They are a great way…
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