Angela’s guidebook for Bournemouth & Poole
Sightseeing
Walk from Flat to Old Harry Rocks ( 10 miles). Or take an open topped bus to Studland via Sandbanks, have lunch in the Bankes Arms Pub , stroll to Old Harry just over a mile Take the open bus back to Westbourne.
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Old Harry Rocks
Walk from Flat to Old Harry Rocks ( 10 miles). Or take an open topped bus to Studland via Sandbanks, have lunch in the Bankes Arms Pub , stroll to Old Harry just over a mile Take the open bus back to Westbourne.
The 200 acres transform into a shady sanctuary of tranquility during summertime. In particular, the Iris, Herbaceous, Sundial and Centenary Gardens bloom at this time of year. The gardens were created by Lionel de Rothschild in 1919 with herbaceous perennials and exotic flowers. The family are still involved today. There is a restaurant which is excellent but can be busy, It is lovely to take a picnic and eat out surrounded by unsurpassed beauty. The drive through the New Forest is an added bonus.
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Exbury garðar
The 200 acres transform into a shady sanctuary of tranquility during summertime. In particular, the Iris, Herbaceous, Sundial and Centenary Gardens bloom at this time of year. The gardens were created by Lionel de Rothschild in 1919 with herbaceous perennials and exotic flowers. The family are still involved today. There is a restaurant which is excellent but can be busy, It is lovely to take a picnic and eat out surrounded by unsurpassed beauty. The drive through the New Forest is an added bonus.
This is a quaint village nestling in the Purbeck Hills.There is a spectacular ruin of a castle. This castle has a long history. For example this is where an ancient King, Edward the Martyr, was stabbed to death by his wicked stepmother.
To get there, take the ferry to Studland and from there it is a five mile drive with some wonderful views of Poole Harbour.
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Corfe Castle
This is a quaint village nestling in the Purbeck Hills.There is a spectacular ruin of a castle. This castle has a long history. For example this is where an ancient King, Edward the Martyr, was stabbed to death by his wicked stepmother.
To get there, take the ferry to Studland and from there it is a five mile drive with some wonderful views of Poole Harbour.
This cove, on the South west coastal path, evokes an era when 70% of the population made their living by smuggling. It nestles in a gap in the Purbeck Hills.It is a place of great beauty and lovely walks.
Drive via Wareham. Allow an hour. Fabulous place for a picnic.
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Lulworth Cove
This cove, on the South west coastal path, evokes an era when 70% of the population made their living by smuggling. It nestles in a gap in the Purbeck Hills.It is a place of great beauty and lovely walks.
Drive via Wareham. Allow an hour. Fabulous place for a picnic.
This small town right in the heart of the New Forest.
Take the train from Bournemouth. Hire bikes. Wonderful trails through the forest, but be carefufl of coming too close to the wild New Forest Ponies.
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Brockenhurst
This small town right in the heart of the New Forest.
Take the train from Bournemouth. Hire bikes. Wonderful trails through the forest, but be carefufl of coming too close to the wild New Forest Ponies.
This is the second biggest natural harbour in the world.
It is ideal for all kinds of sailing and water sports. You can rent canoes and windsurfers. It is a 30 minutes walk , along the beach.
Why not take a bus to Poole quay. Then take an hour’s cruise around the islands.
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Poole Harbour
This is the second biggest natural harbour in the world.
It is ideal for all kinds of sailing and water sports. You can rent canoes and windsurfers. It is a 30 minutes walk , along the beach.
Why not take a bus to Poole quay. Then take an hour’s cruise around the islands.
Brownsea Island is a must on your visit. Get a ferry from Poole /Sandbanks, it is a short trip across. The castle is out of bounds to the public but there is lots to see and lovely walks. Thee is a National Trust shop and tea house also.
This is island where Baden Powel held the first Boy scout camp over 100 years ago. You can walk around the island. It has beautiful vistas of the harbour. See if you can spot the red squirrels, the deer and the peacocks.
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Brownsea Island
Brownsea Island is a must on your visit. Get a ferry from Poole /Sandbanks, it is a short trip across. The castle is out of bounds to the public but there is lots to see and lovely walks. Thee is a National Trust shop and tea house also.
This is island where Baden Powel held the first Boy scout camp over 100 years ago. You can walk around the island. It has beautiful vistas of the harbour. See if you can spot the red squirrels, the deer and the peacocks.
City/town information
Great to wander through the gardens. Go on the Big Wheel. Zip on the zip wire.
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Bournemouth
Great to wander through the gardens. Go on the Big Wheel. Zip on the zip wire.
A small Saxon town. You can walk on a large section of the original wall built by Alfred the great. There is nothing nicer than to sit by the river, and watch the ducks. Or hire a canoe.
If you are feeling rich, treat yourself to afternoon tea at the Priory Hotel. You won’t be disappointed.
It is 30 minutes drive away.
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Wareham
A small Saxon town. You can walk on a large section of the original wall built by Alfred the great. There is nothing nicer than to sit by the river, and watch the ducks. Or hire a canoe.
If you are feeling rich, treat yourself to afternoon tea at the Priory Hotel. You won’t be disappointed.
It is 30 minutes drive away.
This seaside town is what seaside towns used to be like. It even has a a Punch and Judy show on the beach. It is situated on the South West Coastal path, so is great place for a break.
To get there, it is about 8 miles from the ferry.
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Swanage
This seaside town is what seaside towns used to be like. It even has a a Punch and Judy show on the beach. It is situated on the South West Coastal path, so is great place for a break.
To get there, it is about 8 miles from the ferry.
Neighbourhoods
Sandbanks is like a small island at the mouth of Poole Harbour. It is home to the rich and famous, but the beach is for everyone. It is start of the 7 mile stretch of sand that makes up Bournemouth's award winning beach. There are great places to have a coffee and snack along the way.
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Sandbanks
Sandbanks is like a small island at the mouth of Poole Harbour. It is home to the rich and famous, but the beach is for everyone. It is start of the 7 mile stretch of sand that makes up Bournemouth's award winning beach. There are great places to have a coffee and snack along the way.
This is suburb of Bournemouth. It is 5 minutes walk from the flat.
It has quaint Victorian shopping arcade.
The are major supermarkets and a tremendous selection of international food restaurants. Try Romanzo’s Greek restaurant. The Libertine Pub, Gossip
It is only 10 minutes walk through the Chines, to the beach.
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Westbourne
This is suburb of Bournemouth. It is 5 minutes walk from the flat.
It has quaint Victorian shopping arcade.
The are major supermarkets and a tremendous selection of international food restaurants. Try Romanzo’s Greek restaurant. The Libertine Pub, Gossip
It is only 10 minutes walk through the Chines, to the beach.
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