MAIN TOWNS
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Poole
Poole is a wonderful, historic coastal town with arguably the largest natural harbour in the world. The old town has Georgian houses, haunted pubs, a museum, the medieval Scaplens Court and many fine restaurants. In the town centre is a large shopping area.
Bournemouth
Bournemouth, one of the best seaside resorts in England, has a population of 187,500. Seven miles of glorious sandy beaches are surrounded by Victorian architecture and the wonderful two mile long gardens. There is a buzzing nightlife and great shopping.
Southbourne
Southbourne, a suburb of Bournemouth, with a population of 19,000 has wonderful beaches and the well-loved Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre, where there is a nature reserve and ancient monument. It has a vibrant town centre with a great community spirit.
Christchurch
Christchurch, nestled between Bournemouth and the New Forest, has a population of just under 46,000. It is famous for its Food Festival and popular market days. Historic places to visit include the Priory, castle ruins and Red House Museum.
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Save Waste, Save Lives says St James’ CE VC First School pupils
Even though school is closed for most, the children at St James’ CE VC First School, Wimborne, are still thinking of and helping to improve the lives of others. Their new, Save Waste, Save Lives, recycling centre is full to the brim of corks, ring pulls, pens, milk...
How to survive the pandemic – The Wimborne Wildlife Gardener
Hello! This is Lucy Jenkins, a.k.a. The Wimborne Wildlife Gardener. I hope you’re staying safe and sane during these weird and worrying times. I feel incredibly lucky to have my garden right now. It’s a place to escape reality, switch off from the news, disconnect...
Local Stargazing Opportunities
Welcome to the first Dorset Publications Stargazing feature. Each month I’ll be describing astronomical events that are happening overhead in our beautiful night skies. The majority of them are viewable just by stepping out at the appropriate time and looking up, but...