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Bristol in 1 Day
Bristol, my childhood home, is rich in history and culture and makes for an excellent day trip. Spend a leisurely day exploring the harbourside or stroll up Park Street towards the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge. At a less leisurely pace, you can squeeze in both. How to get to Bristol Bristol is 100 miles west…
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Winchester in 1 Day
The ancient city of Winchester, historic capital of England, is a fascinating place to visit. Winchester can trace its history back to Roman times. But it was during the reign of King Alfred the Great that the city had its heyday. Alfred made Winchester the capital of the Kingdom of Wessex, and then a unified…
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Dorchester in 1 Day
Dorset’s county town of Dorchester is steeped in history. The historic market town can trace its history back to Roman times, when it was called Durnovaria. But the town is probably best known for its connections with the writer, Thomas Hardy. There is plenty to see on a visit to Dorchester. The town boasts a…
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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 – 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 – Durlston Country Park
Just across Poole Harbour on the outskirts of Swanage is Durlston Country Park; a park and nature reserve in the grounds of a castle. Durlston Castle sits perched on the cliff top overlooking Durlston Bay with stunning coastal views. How to get to Durlston Country Park From Bournemouth there are two main ways to reach…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Christchurch Cheese & Chilli Festival
Christchurch Cheese & Chilli Festival is a two day event which brings together foodies, chefs and artisans from across the south west. It takes place annually (unless there’s a pandemic or something equally disastrous) on a field next to Bournemouth Airport. A popular fixture on the local calendar, with record crowds of around 10,000 visitors…
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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 Blue Flag Beach doesn’t have as many facilities as some of its neighbours. But this, and the fact that it…
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