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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Christchurch Food Festival
Another weekend equals another Food Festival. If you love food, the Bournemouth area does not disappoint. This weekend is the turn of Christchurch Food Festival. This popular event usually draws a crowd of around 60,000 visitors. The festival, featuring food, drink, cooking demonstrations and other entertainment (including the popular sheep show) takes place on the…
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Saaremaa in 1 Day
The Estonian chunk of our Baltic road trip consisted of a triangle round the north west of the country followed by a trip to the islands of Muhu and Saaremaa. I love islands. There’s something exotic and romantic about them. Saaremaa and Muhu are the most accessible of a group of islands off the west…
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Pärnu in 2 Days
Pärnu is a pretty little resort town flanking the mouth of the River Pärnu where it feeds into Pärnu Bay. The area is popular for its beaches and spas. We spent two nights in Pärnu as part of our Baltic road trip, which consisted of a triangle round the north west of the country with…
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Tallinn in 1 Day
Nestled on the Baltic Sea, Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia has a charming old town. We spent a day in Tallinn, obtained a city map and wandered around the old town admiring the ancient architecture. Getting There We visited Tallinn on a Baltic Road Trip, travelling north on Route 4 (E67) which runs the…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Christchurch Cheese & Chilli Festival
Christchurch Cheese & Chilli Festival is a two day event that brings together foodies, chefs, and artisans from across the south west. It takes place annually (unless there’s a pandemic or something equally disastrous) in Hurn, in a field next to Bournemouth Airport. There are a variety of attractions; mainly cheese and chilli themed (obviously)…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Boscombe Chine Gardens
Boscombe Chine is one of four chines along the Bournemouth coast. A chine being a deep, steep-sided ravine originally formed by a river flowing through to the sea. The Chine runs down to the coast just to the west of Boscombe Pier. It can be accessed from the bottom (opposite the pier), the top (A35…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth -Bournemouth Pier
The iconic Bournemouth Pier is the focal point of Bournemouth. This cherished landmark is sandwiched between the sea and the town with golden sand stretching as far as the eye can see on either side. A walk along the pier offers breath-taking panoramic views of the coastline. Head there on a summer’s day and there’s…
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Quito in 5 Days
Quito was our final stop on a three month South American adventure. We spent a total of 5 days in the city, although in reality, they weren’t consecutive as we took a trip to the Amazon between days 2 and 3. We spent two days sightseeing on foot, then a day on the Tren de…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Park Yoga
There are several parks in the Bournemouth area which offer free yoga sessions on Sunday mornings during the summer months. I have tried yoga once before, but not successfully; my daughter and I attended a rather cliquey class, where the instructor stood at the front calling out the moves and when we didn’t know what…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Canford Heath
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 an elevated view, it…
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