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Pier to Pier Swim
Christmas Tree Wonderland

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Sixty Million Postcards
Chines Coffee House
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Seafront life

Bournemouth beach huts season underway along seven-mile seafront

Bournemouth’s beach hut season is underway along its seven-mile seafront. Find out why these colourful huts are so popular and how to hire one for your perfect beach day.

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