Poole and Bournemouth Guide

A guide to the main beaches in and around the Bournemouth area....

Arguably one of the most photographed beaches in Dorset Durdle Door is situated near Lulworth and is part of the Jurassic Coast of Dorset. This beautiful beach gets its name from the giant natural a...

Knowlton Henges

Also known as Knowlton Circles and Knowlton Rings the henges were constructed in the Neolithic period and formed part of a major ritual and religious site in the area spanning several thousand yea...

Bournemouth Beach Guide

A guide to the main beaches in and around the Bournemouth area....&nb...

Durdle Door

Arguably one of the most photographed beaches in Dorset Durdle Door i...

Knowlton Henges

Also known as Knowlton Circles and Knowlton Rings the henges were con...

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Things to do in Dorset

Things to do

Events, shows, music, markets, boot sales and more in our What's On guide.

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The Hellstone at Portisham

Days Out

The Hellstone also known as the Stone of the Dead can be found on Portisham Hill about a mile or so from the Hardy monument. It's quite an impressive dolmen which was constructed around 6 thousand years ago but it probably looked a little different then than it does today...

100 Walks in Dorset

Walking, Hiking, Climbing

Part of a series for the keen walker, this book features 100 route descriptions of circular walks ranging from 3-12 miles in Dorset. Each walk has a map, points of interest and places to eat and drink en route, plus suggestions for easy car parking...

Bournemouth Beach Guide

Beach Guide

A guide to the main beaches in and around the Bournemouth area....

Fun Family Days Out

Days Out

Looking for something to do with the family this weekend but on a tight budget? We find four fun family days...

Poole Beaches

Beach Guide

A guide to the main beaches and their facilities in and around the Poole area...

What's On...

Townsend School Car Boot Sale - Bournemouth

May

Saturday

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Regular carboot sale every Saturday at 11 am at Townsend Primary School, Jewell Road, Townsend, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 0LT Entry free for buyers. Seller fee: 5 Facilities: Refreshments,Toilets No dogs, no children under 18 unless accompanied by adult Organiser: Barrie Whitcher tel: 07981...

Category Markets and Car Boot Sales

World Village Market

May

Saturday

18

This colourful event, to be held in the Town Square, Bournemouth, promises a mouth watering feast of exotic foods for visitors to try – from Thai noodles to Spanish paella, Greek olives to French cheeses as well as a selection of healthy local and British fayre. The unique festival-style...

Category Arts and Crafts

Saturday Pilates Class - Strengthen, Lengthen & Tone...

May

Saturday

18

A Saturday 10.15am Pilates Class is now on weekly at St Lukes Church Hall, 37 Birchwood Avenue, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Pilates is a great way to start your weekend, integrating mind and body and creating a feeling of balance and wellbeing, while increasing your strength, muscle tone and...

Category Sports Events

Bats About G&S

May

Saturday

18

‘Bats About G&S’ features a staged version of Johann Strauss’s ‘Die Fledermaus’ in the first half, and a selection of G&S favourites in the second half.