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Badbury Rings Wikidata has entry Q17650619 with data related to this monument.
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Badbury Rings Wikidata has entry Q17650619 with data related to this monument.
Photo by Dormouse14 (page does not exist) (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0)
Badbury Rings is an Iron Age hill fort in east Dorset, England. It was in the territory of the Durotriges. In the Roman era a temple was located immediately west of the fort, and there was a Romano-British town known as Vindocladia a short distance to the south-west
Badbury Rings is an Iron Age hill fort in east Dorset, England. It was in the territory of the Durotriges. In the Roman era a temple was located immediately west of the fort, and there was a Romano-British town known as Vindocladia a short distance to the south-west
...I enjoyed watching the local farmer harvesting the wheat at Badbury Rings today. Here is the scene - (over! ) processed in Snapseed for Mac.
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Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa

Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa

3 out of 5
7 Durley Chine Road Bournemouth England
The price is NZ$124 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$124
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
The room was very clean, the hotel was lovely and clean. The spa was amazing and all the staff in the hotel were very friendly. Would definitely recommend the hotel and would stay there again 🙂

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa
Laguna Hotel

Laguna Hotel

3 out of 5
6 Suffolk Road South Bournemouth England
The price is NZ$90 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
NZ$90
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Staff were very accommodating, rooms fit for purpose.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Laguna Hotel
Royal Bath Hotel & Spa Bournemouth

Royal Bath Hotel & Spa Bournemouth

4 out of 5
Bath Road Bournemouth England
The price is NZ$108 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
NZ$108
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value in their ...
7/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Staff were lovely and very helpful Room was to hot and not enough pillows sorry to say this because I took my granddaughter and we really enjoyed everything so not a complaint more an observation thank you and we will come again.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Royal Bath Hotel & Spa Bournemouth
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The Cliff House Hotel

The Cliff House Hotel

4 out of 5
Marine Drive West New Milton England
Stay at this holiday home in New Milton. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions Barton-on-sea Beach and Highcliffe Beach are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (409 reviews)
Room was clean if a little on the small side. View was beautiful.Bed was extremely comfy. Staff friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

The Cliff House Hotel
Karelia - Luxury Finnish Log Cabin w/Hot-tub

Karelia - Luxury Finnish Log Cabin w/Hot-tub

Ashley Heath England
Stay at this cottage in Ringwood. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a sauna. Popular attractions Moors Valley Country Park and Go Ape at Moors Valley Ringwood ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (152 reviews)
Hosts amazingProperty just what was needed, with everything either catered for or quickly remediated.Sauna a novelty and well worth a visit.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Karelia - Luxury Finnish Log Cabin w/Hot-tub
Luxury villa for 22 people with pool, jacuzzi, large garden and private pub!

Luxury villa for 22 people with pool, jacuzzi, large garden and private pub!

Three Legged Cross England
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Wimborne. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Go Ape at Moors Valley Ringwood and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (191 reviews)
The whole experience was wonderful. The pool, although cold was well used, followed by a dip in the hot tub. The little private pub was a hit, along with the games room. A beautiful venue for special ocasions. Comfortable rooms, lovely grounds and helpful hosts. Altogether amazing.

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Luxury villa for 22 people with pool, jacuzzi, large garden and private pub!
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Popular places to visit

Blandford Forum Town Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Blandford Forum Town Museum during your trip to Blandford Forum. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Blandford Forum Town Museum

Shillingstone Railway Project

Find out about the history of Shillingstone when you spend time at Shillingstone Railway Project. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Shillingstone Railway Project

Royal Signals Museum

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Royal Signals Museum in Tarrant Monkton.

Royal Signals Museum

Ashley Wood Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Tarrant Rawston at Ashley Wood Golf Club. Stroll along the riverfront in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Ashley Wood Golf Club

The Art Stable

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in The Art Stable during your trip to Child Okeford. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

The Art Stable

Chettle Play Park

Explore the great outdoors at Chettle Play Park, a lovely green space in Chettle.

Chettle Play Park

Activities

Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise

Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise

NZ$33
per adult
Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise
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