Lydia’s Guidebook
Bars & Restaurants
Aruba is guaranteed to get you in the holiday mood, with its Caribbean-inspired food and drinks, beach-club vibe and fantastic sea views. The pirate themed Play Zone has a great selection of toys to keep the kids entertained while you sit back and relax. After dark there are cocktails, a DJ and a dancefloor – one for mum and dad’s night off?
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Aruba
Pier ApproachAruba is guaranteed to get you in the holiday mood, with its Caribbean-inspired food and drinks, beach-club vibe and fantastic sea views. The pirate themed Play Zone has a great selection of toys to keep the kids entertained while you sit back and relax. After dark there are cocktails, a DJ and a dancefloor – one for mum and dad’s night off?
A luxurious, dining experience in central Bournemouth. ££££
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NEO Restaurant
Exeter RoadA luxurious, dining experience in central Bournemouth. ££££
Ristorante Barolo
586-588 Wimborne RoadA nearby restaurant with great service and a lively atmosphere.
A fun, and vibrant restaurant with delicious Mexican tapas food and a beautiful outdoor area!
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Ojo Rojo
106 Commercial RdA fun, and vibrant restaurant with delicious Mexican tapas food and a beautiful outdoor area!
A beautiful, boutique vegan restaurant in central Bournemouth.
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TWELVE EATERY
12 The TriangleA beautiful, boutique vegan restaurant in central Bournemouth.
A restaurant nestled in Bournemouth gardens, great food and a beautiful outdoor area.
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Urban Garden
Exeter CrescentA restaurant nestled in Bournemouth gardens, great food and a beautiful outdoor area.
A family friendly pub, with a large outdoor space perfect for children and dogs! There is also an undercover outdoor area, an outdoor bar and luxury, private pods!
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The Pear At Parley
A family friendly pub, with a large outdoor space perfect for children and dogs! There is also an undercover outdoor area, an outdoor bar and luxury, private pods!
This nearby, spacious and colourful venue stands out from the crowd, boasting multiple stylish spaces for guests to settle in and enjoy, including a large heated Garden Pergola, complete with retractable electric roof.
Day or night, rain or shine, head to Flamingo for all kinds of occasions; weekend brunch with the family, a midweek lunch with friends, a breakfast meeting with colleagues, a romantic date night, all manner of celebrations, or for a calm spot to hole up with your morning coffee and catch up on emails, complete with super-fast wifi.
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Flamingo
480 Wimborne RoadThis nearby, spacious and colourful venue stands out from the crowd, boasting multiple stylish spaces for guests to settle in and enjoy, including a large heated Garden Pergola, complete with retractable electric roof.
Day or night, rain or shine, head to Flamingo for all kinds of occasions; weekend brunch with the family, a midweek lunch with friends, a breakfast meeting with colleagues, a romantic date night, all manner of celebrations, or for a calm spot to hole up with your morning coffee and catch up on emails, complete with super-fast wifi.
Located in the prestigious area of Canford Cliffs, near Sandbanks is The Cliff. A swanky, child-friendly venue with sea themed décor, serves seasonal dishes with Mediterranean influences. ££££
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The Cliff
6 Ravine RdLocated in the prestigious area of Canford Cliffs, near Sandbanks is The Cliff. A swanky, child-friendly venue with sea themed décor, serves seasonal dishes with Mediterranean influences. ££££
Feel at home in this friendly pub with an outdoor terrace and roaring log fires - the perfect, cosy spot to eat and drink in Ferndown, near Bournemouth
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The Angel Inn
188 Ringwood RdFeel at home in this friendly pub with an outdoor terrace and roaring log fires - the perfect, cosy spot to eat and drink in Ferndown, near Bournemouth
A great, award winning, family-friendly thatched 17th Century gatehouse with beams, an open fire and traditional pub grub. There is also a Woodland play area with table tennis, boules and woodland play. Home to the Hatch & Thatch & Wimborne Pizza Co, a dedicated outdoor space for young ones.
The Old Thatch
285 Wimborne Rd WA great, award winning, family-friendly thatched 17th Century gatehouse with beams, an open fire and traditional pub grub. There is also a Woodland play area with table tennis, boules and woodland play. Home to the Hatch & Thatch & Wimborne Pizza Co, a dedicated outdoor space for young ones.
Serving fresh, affordable, local fish caught daily in this family run, independent restaurant in Southbourne.
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Sobo:Fish
129 Seabourne RdServing fresh, affordable, local fish caught daily in this family run, independent restaurant in Southbourne.
A real authentic, tasty Indian in the close by town of Westbourne. Westbourne also has lots of bars and pubs within walking distance.
indi's
25 Seamoor RdA real authentic, tasty Indian in the close by town of Westbourne. Westbourne also has lots of bars and pubs within walking distance.
A fantastic café/restaurant with beautiful views. This is the perfect hangout beach spot after a nice beach walk.
Rockwater Branksome
A fantastic café/restaurant with beautiful views. This is the perfect hangout beach spot after a nice beach walk.
A beachy, boho surf style café close to the beach and whitecliff and poole park.
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COAST SURF/RIDE/SKATE
91 Salterns RdA beachy, boho surf style café close to the beach and whitecliff and poole park.
The Crab at Bournemouth is one of Dorset's finest, AA rated 2 rosette seafood restaurant.
Situated directly opposite the Bournemouth International Centre and just moments from Bournemouth Pier. £££
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Crab at Bournemouth
The Crab at Bournemouth is one of Dorset's finest, AA rated 2 rosette seafood restaurant.
Situated directly opposite the Bournemouth International Centre and just moments from Bournemouth Pier. £££
A leading destination for Chinese cuisine.
1805 offers traditional Chinese dishes with a modern approach. Suited near Bournemouth Pier and BIC on Beacon Road, 1805 invites you to enjoy the dramatic interiors whilst experiencing the unique fusion of contemporary Chinese cuisine. ££££
1805 Restaurant
Beacon RoadA leading destination for Chinese cuisine.
1805 offers traditional Chinese dishes with a modern approach. Suited near Bournemouth Pier and BIC on Beacon Road, 1805 invites you to enjoy the dramatic interiors whilst experiencing the unique fusion of contemporary Chinese cuisine. ££££
The home of the Masters of Steak - With a range of tempting mains and decadent desserts alongside our finest cuts which are premium-graded and matured for at least 30 days, Miller & Carter is the perfect excuse to spoil yourself throughout the UK. Give in to luxury and live a little.
Miller & Carter Poole
553 Wallisdown RdThe home of the Masters of Steak - With a range of tempting mains and decadent desserts alongside our finest cuts which are premium-graded and matured for at least 30 days, Miller & Carter is the perfect excuse to spoil yourself throughout the UK. Give in to luxury and live a little.
City/town information
Take your pic, Bournemouth, Christchurch or Poole. Miles of sandy beaches, marinas, restaurants, shopping and fun days out!
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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Take your pic, Bournemouth, Christchurch or Poole. Miles of sandy beaches, marinas, restaurants, shopping and fun days out!
Neighbourhoods
Known for its luxury homes and beaches.. why not take a drive to sandbanks and enjoy the water sports or simply take a stroll and watch the sun set!
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Sandbanks
Known for its luxury homes and beaches.. why not take a drive to sandbanks and enjoy the water sports or simply take a stroll and watch the sun set!
Bars & Clubs
Canvas
45 Poole HillA cool and quirky gay friendly bar.
A fun & quirky indie bar in central Bournemouth.
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Sixty Million Post Cards
19-21 Exeter RdA fun & quirky indie bar in central Bournemouth.
Bournemouth's best sports bar, along with its neighbour Sharkey's!
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Felson's Cocktail Lounge and Stick Hall
156 Old Christchurch RdBournemouth's best sports bar, along with its neighbour Sharkey's!
Level8ight The Sky Bar
Terrace RoadBournemouth's only sky bar!
A fun, inexpensive favourite! Perfect for day drinking and cocktails!
Slug & Lettuce Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth
2 Dean Park CrescentA fun, inexpensive favourite! Perfect for day drinking and cocktails!
Tonic Social
Exeter RoadA modern bar with 'A touch of London'.
Peachy Queen Bournemouth
219 Old Christchurch RoadEnjoy some cocktails in this super girly bar!
A fun bar for all ages which often has live music and lots of dancing. (18+)
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1812
37 Exeter RdA fun bar for all ages which often has live music and lots of dancing. (18+)
The Duck
100 Poole RdA local bar with great atmosphere, in Westbourne.
Drag queen comedy at its very best!
Rubyz is located in central Bournemouth in the
fabulous Hotel Celebrity. Notorious drag queen cabaret and
comedy club night Rubyz Cabaret will give you an
event to remember.
Rubyz
Drag queen comedy at its very best!
Rubyz is located in central Bournemouth in the
fabulous Hotel Celebrity. Notorious drag queen cabaret and
comedy club night Rubyz Cabaret will give you an
event to remember.
Family Friendly
A family friendly ,beach front café & restaurant with delicious food! This informal café, bar and deli will wow you on first sight with its stunning triple height, glass fronted architecture, which offers panoramic views over Bournemouth Bay. Urban Reef serves locally sourced, seasonal food & drink, with an exciting Kids Menu created by the owner’s own children – ‘Night Vision Bolognese’ is sure to be a winner!
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Urban Reef - Seafront Restaurant in Bournemouth
Undercliff DriveA family friendly ,beach front café & restaurant with delicious food! This informal café, bar and deli will wow you on first sight with its stunning triple height, glass fronted architecture, which offers panoramic views over Bournemouth Bay. Urban Reef serves locally sourced, seasonal food & drink, with an exciting Kids Menu created by the owner’s own children – ‘Night Vision Bolognese’ is sure to be a winner!
If you’re looking for a fun, adrenaline fueled day out for all the family, visit RockReef, the all-year all-weather exciting attraction located on the iconic Bournemouth Pier!
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RockReef
If you’re looking for a fun, adrenaline fueled day out for all the family, visit RockReef, the all-year all-weather exciting attraction located on the iconic Bournemouth Pier!
Centre VR brings the wonder of virtual reality to life, with some of the most amazing and fun immersive experiences around!
Centre VR
Old Christchurch RoadCentre VR brings the wonder of virtual reality to life, with some of the most amazing and fun immersive experiences around!
Dorset’s multi award-winning family theme park, Adventure Wonderland, with its great range of rides and attractions is the perfect spot for an unforgettable day out.
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País das Maravilhas da Aventura
Merritown LaneDorset’s multi award-winning family theme park, Adventure Wonderland, with its great range of rides and attractions is the perfect spot for an unforgettable day out.
At Tower Park, Poole, a galaxy of entertainment unfolds. With Splashdown water park, Cinema, Tenpin bowling, kids soft play, bingo and a range of restaurants, there's enough to keep you busy whatever the weather.
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Parque Tower
Yarrow RoadAt Tower Park, Poole, a galaxy of entertainment unfolds. With Splashdown water park, Cinema, Tenpin bowling, kids soft play, bingo and a range of restaurants, there's enough to keep you busy whatever the weather.
Dorset’s award-winning family run farm park!
We have a massive range of indoor and outdoor activities, attractions, and animal events, suitable for whatever the weather! Our park is designed for children aged 0-8 years.
Families love the ‘Farmer Palmer’s experience’, some so much that they become part of the family with an annual pass! So, come and discover our farm park, and make magical memories to last a lifetime!
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Parque da Quinta de Farmer Palmer
Wareham RoadDorset’s award-winning family run farm park!
We have a massive range of indoor and outdoor activities, attractions, and animal events, suitable for whatever the weather! Our park is designed for children aged 0-8 years.
Families love the ‘Farmer Palmer’s experience’, some so much that they become part of the family with an annual pass! So, come and discover our farm park, and make magical memories to last a lifetime!
A dry ski slope with fully licensed bar and restaurant. Fully equipped ski and snowboard shop with hire facilities.
Ideal for the children to enjoy an exhilarating ski-bob or ringo ride and then explore the Alpine Adventure Park.
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Centro de Atividades Alpinas e Loja de Desportos de Neve Snowtrax
Matchams LaneA dry ski slope with fully licensed bar and restaurant. Fully equipped ski and snowboard shop with hire facilities.
Ideal for the children to enjoy an exhilarating ski-bob or ringo ride and then explore the Alpine Adventure Park.
The ceramics café is the perfect place for friends to meet, for families to enjoy time together and for everyone to be creative. Visit, and paint one of the many pieces of pottery on offer. Be tempted by their freshly made sandwiches and paninis,…
All Fired Up
35-37 Bourne AveThe ceramics café is the perfect place for friends to meet, for families to enjoy time together and for everyone to be creative. Visit, and paint one of the many pieces of pottery on offer. Be tempted by their freshly made sandwiches and paninis,…
Castaway Charters
12 Waterford CloseLuxury Cruises along the Jurassic Coastline, Isle of Wight, or Lulworth Cove.
Come to visit the location of the TV show Monkey Life! Monkey World assists governments around the world to stop the smuggling of primates from the wild.
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Monkey World - Centro de Resgate de Macacos
LongthornsCome to visit the location of the TV show Monkey Life! Monkey World assists governments around the world to stop the smuggling of primates from the wild.
A 30-minute drive away is the famous Peppa Pig World!
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Paultons Park Casa do Peppa Pig World
A 30-minute drive away is the famous Peppa Pig World!
Bear Island Woods is a woodland play area with table tennis, boules and woodland play. Home to the Hatch & Thatch & Wimborne Pizza Co. This is a great spot to bring children to play, there's often a bouncy castle etc too. A really cute spot to enjoy a pizza and drink whilst the children play. The Old Thatch itself is an award winning pub, kitchen and country store. Great for roast dinners and more.
The Old Thatch
285 Wimborne Rd WBear Island Woods is a woodland play area with table tennis, boules and woodland play. Home to the Hatch & Thatch & Wimborne Pizza Co. This is a great spot to bring children to play, there's often a bouncy castle etc too. A really cute spot to enjoy a pizza and drink whilst the children play. The Old Thatch itself is an award winning pub, kitchen and country store. Great for roast dinners and more.
The Bournemouth Aquarium is an aquarium located on the seafront in Bournemouth, England. It offers visitors a journey around the waters of the world.
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Oceanário
Pier ApproachThe Bournemouth Aquarium is an aquarium located on the seafront in Bournemouth, England. It offers visitors a journey around the waters of the world.
The Quomps Splash Pool and Play Park in Christchurch is an ideal place to spend a hot day cooling down and tiring the little ones out!
39A Wick Ln
Christchurch
BH23 1BU
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The Quomps Splashpark
39A Wick LnThe Quomps Splash Pool and Play Park in Christchurch is an ideal place to spend a hot day cooling down and tiring the little ones out!
39A Wick Ln
Christchurch
BH23 1BU
Moors Valley Country Park and Forest, is a Country Park situated in Ashley Heath, Dorset on the border with Hampshire, in the south of England.
GO APE - Award-winning High Ropes and Segway adventure on the Dorset/Hampshire border for thrill-seeking family fun just 10 miles north of Bournemouth on the south coast.
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Parque e floresta de Moors Valley
Horton RoadMoors Valley Country Park and Forest, is a Country Park situated in Ashley Heath, Dorset on the border with Hampshire, in the south of England.
GO APE - Award-winning High Ropes and Segway adventure on the Dorset/Hampshire border for thrill-seeking family fun just 10 miles north of Bournemouth on the south coast.
Surfer style café with kids skate house above.
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COAST SURF/RIDE/SKATE
91 Salterns RdSurfer style café with kids skate house above.
Paddleboarding and water sports available nearby.
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Praia de Sandbanks
Banks RoadPaddleboarding and water sports available nearby.
Things to do
Three courses, spread across two levels, will capture the imagination of all individuals, as you dodge eye catching obstacles, play additional games and keep an eye on the live scoreboards following you around the course.
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Mr Mulligans Bournemouth
Exeter RoadThree courses, spread across two levels, will capture the imagination of all individuals, as you dodge eye catching obstacles, play additional games and keep an eye on the live scoreboards following you around the course.
A short drive away, The SCK Circuit in Bournemouth has been designed by racers for racers.
The fast and flowing layout makes for an exhilarating experience which will enable you to squeeze all of the performance out of our 200cc Honda Powered Biz Karts.
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South Coast Karting
A short drive away, The SCK Circuit in Bournemouth has been designed by racers for racers.
The fast and flowing layout makes for an exhilarating experience which will enable you to squeeze all of the performance out of our 200cc Honda Powered Biz Karts.
This Victorian themed brewery and taproom was voted Dorset's best brewer in 2018. The taproom and visitors centre are open daily with brewery tours, live music and multi award winning ales.
Poole Hill Brewery
41-43 Poole HillThis Victorian themed brewery and taproom was voted Dorset's best brewer in 2018. The taproom and visitors centre are open daily with brewery tours, live music and multi award winning ales.
Enjoy over 10 acres of horticultural heaven with spectacular themed gardens, relax in the charming Café, browse creative gifts or delve into the exciting world of plants within the Plant Centre, there's a surprise at every turn.
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Compton Acres
164 Canford Cliffs RdEnjoy over 10 acres of horticultural heaven with spectacular themed gardens, relax in the charming Café, browse creative gifts or delve into the exciting world of plants within the Plant Centre, there's a surprise at every turn.
Board a Greenslade boat & see the wonderful Poole Harbour, Brownsea Island or take a trip up the Wareham river.
Greenslade Pleasure Boats
The QuayBoard a Greenslade boat & see the wonderful Poole Harbour, Brownsea Island or take a trip up the Wareham river.
The Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum houses important collections of paintings, sculpture, furniture, ceramics, world-wide collections and contemporary craft commissions.
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Galeria de Arte e Museu Russell Cotes
West Cliff PromenadeThe Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum houses important collections of paintings, sculpture, furniture, ceramics, world-wide collections and contemporary craft commissions.
BH2 Building - Many Chain restaurants such as Five Guys, The Real Greek, Prezzo, Nandos etc. Here you will also find indoor Crazy Golf, Cinema, VR Centre etc. Across in the square you will find Franco Manca Pizza, Nearby Shops such as Bobby's (Bournemouth's Selfridges) and Many Bars & Night Clubs.
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The Square
BH2 Building - Many Chain restaurants such as Five Guys, The Real Greek, Prezzo, Nandos etc. Here you will also find indoor Crazy Golf, Cinema, VR Centre etc. Across in the square you will find Franco Manca Pizza, Nearby Shops such as Bobby's (Bournemouth's Selfridges) and Many Bars & Night Clubs.
Afternoon Tea - Undoubtedly offering the best views of Bournemouth, the Level 8ight Skybar at the Hilton serves afternoon tea!
The menu is well priced and features some lovely pastries, including a banoffee dome, opera cake and good old apple pie. Well worth a visit on your next day out in Bournemouth.
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Level8ight The Sky Bar
Terrace RoadAfternoon Tea - Undoubtedly offering the best views of Bournemouth, the Level 8ight Skybar at the Hilton serves afternoon tea!
The menu is well priced and features some lovely pastries, including a banoffee dome, opera cake and good old apple pie. Well worth a visit on your next day out in Bournemouth.
Water-skiing wake boarding fun aqua rides banana rides ringo rides stand up paddle boarding kayaking corporate activities family fun days birthday party's fishing camping
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New Forest Water Park
Ringwood RoadWater-skiing wake boarding fun aqua rides banana rides ringo rides stand up paddle boarding kayaking corporate activities family fun days birthday party's fishing camping
Battle it out with a mate or a date with our selection of games including Axe Throwing, Crazier Golf, Augmented Reality Darts, Beer Pong, Shuffleboard & much more!
Boom Battle Bar Bournemouth
Battle it out with a mate or a date with our selection of games including Axe Throwing, Crazier Golf, Augmented Reality Darts, Beer Pong, Shuffleboard & much more!
Favourite Beaches
This is one of our favourite beaches. Bournemouth beach tends to get over crowded in the summer months, however Alum Chine is very close by, it's a beautiful beach and has parking and amenities.
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Alum Chine Beach
West Undercliff PromenadeThis is one of our favourite beaches. Bournemouth beach tends to get over crowded in the summer months, however Alum Chine is very close by, it's a beautiful beach and has parking and amenities.
A beautiful beach, much quieter than Bournemouth. Canford Cliffs is a lovely little town, with a superb beach.
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Canford Cliffs Beach
Cliff DriveA beautiful beach, much quieter than Bournemouth. Canford Cliffs is a lovely little town, with a superb beach.
A luxurious destination, with views of the boats coming in and out of the harbour. Its a favourite spot for the rich and famous. Here you will find the grand, multi million pound houses, and sports cars.
There is a harbour the other side of the peninsula, which is great for paddle boarding and windsurfing
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Praia de Sandbanks
Banks RoadA luxurious destination, with views of the boats coming in and out of the harbour. Its a favourite spot for the rich and famous. Here you will find the grand, multi million pound houses, and sports cars.
There is a harbour the other side of the peninsula, which is great for paddle boarding and windsurfing
A stunning beach, a little quieter than the busy Bournemouth Beach. Miles of white sand and blue sea.
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Branksome Dene Beach
A stunning beach, a little quieter than the busy Bournemouth Beach. Miles of white sand and blue sea.
An absolutely stunning, world famous spot in the Purbecks! You can spend hours of walking and enjoying the views. If you're over that way, why not take a trip to 'The Pig'.
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Old Harry Rocks
An absolutely stunning, world famous spot in the Purbecks! You can spend hours of walking and enjoying the views. If you're over that way, why not take a trip to 'The Pig'.
City Cruises Poole
The QuayExplore the coast from the water!