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101 Things to do in Bournemouth (2023)
Back for 2023, as I spend the summer pootling round my home town, is my list of things to do in and around Bournemouth. This year it’s been updated and expanded with more things to do and more information. As I have added extra places, I am calling it 101 Things to do in Bournemouth.…
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100 Things to do in (and around) Bournemouth 78 – Poole Beer Festival
Tonight we’re off to Poole Beer Festival. This annual festival, organised by CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale), is being held for the 23rd time. The event takes place at St Adhelm’s Centre in Branksome, just 3 miles west of Bournemouth, on the main (A35) road to Poole. It would, theoretically, be an easy place to…
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100 Things to do in (and around) Bournemouth 70 – Canford Heath
Introduction Canford Heath on the outskirts of Poole is the largest area of heathland in Dorset. The 850 acre site is situated approximately 6 miles north west of Bournemouth. It is home to snakes, lizards, dragonflies and birds and is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Criss-crossed with trails and with its elevated view…
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100 Things to do in (and around) Bournemouth 75 – Saltwater Sauna
The Saltwater Sauna is a Finnish sauna in a trailer located on Sandbanks Beach, 4 miles west of Bournemouth. Sandbanks is at the end of the Prom, so easy to reach on foot or by bike. It is well served with public transport (the 50 Breezer bus stops here) and there is a large Pay…
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100 Things to do in (and around) Bournemouth 69 – Poole Quay
The historic Poole Quay, once used to moor ocean going ships, is now the home of harbour cruises and pleasure boats. The half mile log stretch running west to east from the Lifeboat Station at one end to the Old Lifeboat Station at the other is now a popular tourist destination. Lined with bars and…
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100 Things to do in (and around) Bournemouth 68 – Poole Old Lifeboat Museum
Poole has a long and colourful maritime history, which is in evidence as you walk along the Quay. There has been a lifeboat based at Poole for over 150 years, with the current and former lifeboat stations located at either ends of the Quay. On the eastern end sits Poole Old Lifeboat Museum. The building,…
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100 Things to do in (and around) Bournemouth 67 – Poole Museum
Poole Museum is housed in a former Victorian flour mill and grain warehouse on Poole Quay. It tells the town’s story through artefacts and displays, some static, some interactive. It opens daily from 10 am to 5 pm between April and October and is free to enter. There is a fee for temporary exhibition. Ground…
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100 Things to do in (and around) Bournemouth 66 – Angel Sausage & Cider Festival
We went to the Sausage and Cider Festival at The Angel Pub in Poole at the weekend, having seen it advertised online. The Angel is an 18th Century former coaching inn situated in Poole old town. Twice a year, it holds a Sausage and Cider Festival, which promises sausages and cider galore, plus a DJ.…
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100 Things to do in (and around) Bournemouth 65 – Poole Park
Introduction Poole Park is situated on the edge of Poole Harbour, It is a pretty place to spend some time. Its 110 acres consisting of landscaped gardens and a lake all with spectacular views across the harbour. But there are other activities available if that’s not sufficient entertainment. Getting There The park is on the…
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100 Things to do in (and around) Bournemouth 64 – Tower Park
There’s so much to see and do in Bournemouth on a warm, sunny day. But when it’s wet and windy, less so. One place with plenty of indoor activities on offer is Tower Park. Situated around 5 miles to the north west of Bournemouth, this entertainment complex was, according to Wikipedia, ‘one of the first…
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