Poole and Bournemouth Guide

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

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...

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 archway formed in the limestone cliffs by the action of waves over thousands of years...

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 years...

Kimmeridge is located on the beautiful Isle of Purbeck and looks out toward the English Channel. Kimmeridge is a tiny village that is most famous for it's beach which is backed by Jurassic Shale cliffs which form part of the Jurassic Coast of Dorset.

We speak to Bournemouth band Fearne who play a brilliant mix of acoustic pop and Indie...

Movies coming to a cinema near you sometime soon...

Movies now showing at the Empire cinema at Tower Park in Poole

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

If you're looking for peace and quiet, amazing views, woodland walks and wildlife this weekend visit Brownsea Island.