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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Brownsea Island
Brownsea Island is the largest island in Poole Harbour. It is operated by the National Trust, with much of the island open to the public. The island is renowned for its red squirrel population and for being the birthplace of the Scouting movement. The crossing from Poole Quay takes just 20 minutes, making Brownsea Island a popular destination…
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South West Coast Path Section 63 (Abbotsbury to West Bay)
I have set myself the challenge of walking the South West Coast Path. Initially, this was something my brother was trying to achieve. But after he died, I decided to pick up the mantle. The South West Coast Path stretches for 630 miles, running along the coast from Somerset, through Devon and Cornwall to Dorset.…
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Belgium in 3 Days
I spent 3 days exploring Belgium, with my time split between the capital, Brussels and the historic city of Ghent, exploring the old towns and some of the other tourist attractions these two cities have to offer. Note: I had intended to spend my third day in Ypres (Ieper), visiting some of the sites associated…
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Ghent in 2 Days
I spent 2 days exploring the Belgian city of Ghent. The first with a wander round the historic old town. And the second sampling some more the city’s attractions from beer drinking to lake swimming. How to get to Ghent Ghent is just 33 miles north west of the Belgian capital, Brussels. There is a…
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Brussels in 1 Day
We spent 1 day exploring the Belgian capital of Brussels. In the morning, we wandered round the old town, admiring the architecture (and the pissing statues). My planned route covers a distance of around 2 miles. After the obligatory lunch stop for frites, we headed just north of the city to visit one of Brussels’…
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South West Coast Path Section 64 (Ferry Bridge to Abbotsbury)
I have set myself the challenge of walking the South West Coast Path. Initially, this was something my brother was trying to achieve. But after he died, I decided to pick up the mantle. The South West Coast Path stretches for 630 miles, running along the coast from Somerset, through Devon and Cornwall to Dorset.…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Lollipops Cafe
Lollipops Cafe is a soft play area with cafe right in the centre of the Bournemouth suburb of Westbourne. How to get to Lollipops Cafe Westbourne is a mile west of Bournemouth along the A338 or Poole Road. By Bus Several buses, including the m1 and m2, stop at The Westbourne, just opposite the cafe.…
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Wareham in 1 Day
The historic market town of Wareham may be small, with a population of just 5,877, but it certainly packs a punch with its picturesque rivers, quaint quayside and rich cultural heritage. Situated in between the River Frome and the River Piddle, just 13 miles south west of Bournemouth, this captivating town’s most distinctive feature is…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Poole Harbour Festival
Poole Harbour Festival is an annual 3 day family festival which takes place in Poole each summer, attracting an audience of over 30,000 over the weekend. 60 live music acts are on offer including well known artists, tribute acts and local bands. There is also plenty of children’s entertainment. How to get to Poole Harbour…
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South West Coast Path Section 65 (The Isle of Portland)
I have set myself the challenge of walking the South West Coast Path. Initially, this was something my brother was trying to achieve. But after he died, I decided to pick up the mantle. The South West Coast Path stretches for 630 miles, running along the coast from Somerset, through Devon and Cornwall to Dorset.…
