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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 highlights being an afternoon of music culminating in a firework display on Saturday and a parade through town on Sunday. How to get to Christchurch Carnival The main carnival site is on Christchurch Quay, or as it is known locally,…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Bournemouth Reggae Weekender
Bournemouth Reggae Weekender is a three day festival of reggae music and Afro Caribbean culture, which takes place in Bournemouth each summer. How to get to Bournemouth Reggae Weekender The event takes place in Kings Park, Boscombe on the outskirts of Bournemouth. There are various vehicle access points to the park. By car, it is…
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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 mouth. 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. How to get to Mudeford…
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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 – Christchurch Music Festival
Christchurch Music Festival is an annual three day music festival, which takes place every July on Christchurch Quay, or as it is known locally, the Quomps. In 2026, the event attracted around 15,000 visitors. How to get to Christchurch Music Festival The Quomps is just past the bottom of Christchurch High Street, 4 miles east…
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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 and freshwater marsh. It’s…
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