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Sandbanks Hotelhttps://www.visitbournemouth.com/accommodation/sandbanks-hotel
The Sandbanks is the perfect choice whether you simply want a relaxing break need to entertain a family want a quiet business meeting or plan a full-on activity holiday. For families the major attraction is perhaps the sandy beach with its Blue Flag...
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- Author: Tom Faull
- Category: Accommodation
- Hotel-Tags: Sandbanks, Canford Cliffs, Swimming Pool, Poole
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Media Kithttps://www.visitbournemouth.com/media-kit
further assistance or press resources. Fast Facts The BCP Area: The unified population of Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole is approximately 400,300, making it the largest urban area in Dorset. The Air Festival: Over 10 million people have attended...
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- Author: Tom Faull
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Bournemouth Universityhttps://www.visitbournemouth.com/bournemouth-university
both architectural design and outstanding team management. Campus Information Talbot Campus Located at Fern Barrow (on the Poole/Bournemouth boundary), Talbot is the University's primary hub. It houses the main academic buildings, the flagship Sir...
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- Author: Tom Faull
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Getting Herehttps://www.visitbournemouth.com/getting-here
low-cost services to London Victoria and direct transfers to Heathrow and Gatwick airports. By Sea The nearby Port of Poole (just 6 miles away) is a major gateway for cross-channel travel. Brittany Ferries: Operates daily services to Cherbourg (France)....
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- Author: Tom Faull
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Arne Nature Reservehttps://www.visitbournemouth.com/attractions/arne-nature-reserve
nesting in the heather, nightjars flying at dusk and as many as 22 species of colourful dragonflies. The reserve overlooks Poole Harbour where you can watch thousands of wading birds, ducks and geese including avocets, black-tailed godwits and brent...
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- Author: Tom Faull
- Category: Things To Do
- Attraction-Tags: animals, beyond Bournemouth, nature, outdoors, walks
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Bournemouth Gardenshttps://www.visitbournemouth.com/attractions/bournemouth-gardens
They start (or end) in the centre of the town, from Pier Approach and go all the way inland to the borough boundary with Poole at Branksome Wood Road. The Gardens are intersected along their length by three roads - Queens Road, Prince of Wales Road and...
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- Author: Tom Faull
- Category: Things To Do
- Attraction-Tags: central, family friendly, free, nature, outdoors, walks
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little people around. Get some tranquillity by strolling around the city hall at Bus Stops 7 through 15, while you check-out Poole Old Town and Quay. Before you go, hop-off at The Triangle, well known as the focal point for the local LGBT community, the...
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- Author: Tom Faull
- Category: Things To Do
- Attraction-Tags: central, family friendly, history, indoors
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Upton Country Parkhttps://www.visitbournemouth.com/attractions/upton-country-park
Nestled on the edge of Poole, Upton Country Park is a must-visit destination for nature lovers, families, and history enthusiasts alike. This 160-acre estate offers a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle, blending natural beauty with cultural...
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- Author: Tom Faull
- Category: Things To Do
- Attraction-Tags: family friendly, free, nature, outdoors, walks
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everyone on Bournemouth’s iconic seafront. Set against seven miles of award‑winning sandy beaches and the sweeping views of Poole Bay, the event offers an unforgettable backdrop for runners and walkers alike. If boosting your wellbeing is part of your...
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- Author: Tom Faull
- Category: Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch News
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Bournemouth Air Festivalhttps://www.visitbournemouth.com/news/bournemouth-air-festival
Spanning three days instead of the usual four, it was the final year funded by the BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole) Council. Key highlights included: The RAF Typhoon: Delivering thunderous solo displays and evening pyrotechnic flights. Swedish...
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- Author: Tom Faull
- Category: Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch News
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at Lighthouse on Saturday 5 June 2026. Get 80s Classical Tickets Now The first of three special concerts this summer, the Poole show brings together some of the most iconic voices and songs of the 1980s in full orchestral glory performed live with...
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- Author: Tom Faull
- Category: Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch News
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confirmed that the suspension of the pier toll is here to stay. Delivered in partnership with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, the initiative has transformed access to one of the UK’s most iconic seaside landmarks. Over the past 12 months,...
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- Author: Tom Faull
- Category: Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch News
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youth theatre with an open call to young people to come and explore their creativity through theatre. Based at Lighthouse Poole and made possible thanks to funding from Arbor Vitae Foundation, a Dorset-based charity supporting initiatives in education,...
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- Author: Tom Faull
- Category: Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch News
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Premier Inn - Ferndownhttps://www.visitbournemouth.com/accommodation/premier-inn-ferndown
on life on earth by walking through the treetops at the Moors Valley Country Park. This is the gateway to the world, with Poole ferry and Bournemouth Airport close by. But if you're not jetting off, come back to the hotel for a meal at our Beefeater...
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- Author: Tom Faull
- Category: Accommodation
- Hotel-Tags: New Forest, Premier Inn
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Bournemouth Beachhttps://www.visitbournemouth.com/attractions/bournemouth-beach
Wonderful Bournemouth beach stretches in both directions from Bournemouth Pier past Boscombe and into Poole. All beaches are accessible from the cliff top where there is parking and easy access via zig-zag paths or by one of the Victorian Cliff Lifts....
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- Author: Tom Faull
- Category: Things To Do
- Attraction-Tags: family friendly, free, outdoors, seafront
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Coy Pondhttps://www.visitbournemouth.com/attractions/coy-pond
of the stream forming an almost continuous canopied corridor from Branksome Wood Road to the railway embankment. Coy Pond in Poole is set in a quiet residential area. The pond and its gardens is a popular destination with local people and is an ideal...
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- Author: Tom Faull
- Category: Things To Do
- Attraction-Tags: free, nature, outdoors, walks
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Paintball Warriors Dorsethttps://www.visitbournemouth.com/attractions/paintball-warriors-dorset
site, situated within easy reach of all major Dorset towns on the A31 within 10 minutes of Bournemouth - Wimborne and Poole. With the very latest innovations in cutting edge paintball technology we are leading the way forwards with their state of the...
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- Author: Tom Faull
- Category: Things To Do
- Attraction-Tags: outdoors, sport and activities
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Camdenhttps://www.visitbournemouth.com/eat-drink/bars-clubs/camden-986
hub where good food, good drinks, and good times come together under one roof. Tucked away at 46 Seamoor Road in Poole (BH4 9AS), this location has been serving locals and visitors alike since 2010, cultivating a laid-back “second-home” vibe that...
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- Author: Tom Faull
- Category: Bars & Clubs
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The Bear Crosshttps://www.visitbournemouth.com/eat-drink/restaurants/the-bear-cross
restaurant on the outskirts of town. The Bear Cross is a contemporary Bar/Restaurant, centrally located between Bournemouth, Poole, Wimborne and Ferndown and within easy reach of Bournemouth International Airport. "We serve quality, freshly cooked...
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- Author: Tom Faull
- Category: Eat & Drink in Bournemouth