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Former Cavalry Barracks, Christchurch BarracksListed building · 355 ydExplorer Tom Former Cavalry Barracks in Christchurch is where the horses used to kick up a fuss. It’s listed, so it’s got history written all over it. Check if any hooves are still around!
George V postbox on Barrack RoadOld post box · 619 ydExplorer Tom George V postbox on Barrack Road is marching in place. Look at it go! I bet it's waiting for a parade that never came back.
Iford, milepostMonument or public art · 1077 ydExplorer Tom Iford milepost is marking time again. It’s probably older than my uncle. Give that stone a little wave and take a picture. I want to see if it looks grumpy!
Christchurch, boundary stoneMonument or public art · 1178 ydExplorer Tom Christchurch's boundary stone is playing hard to get. It's just a dot on a map pretending to be important. If you find it, tell it Tom said hello and maybe leave a biscuit.
Stour RoadVisitor information · 1186 ydExplorer Tom Stour Road in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is just a road, but it's got a picture of itself. Very narcissistic. I bet it leads nowhere interesting unless you're lost on purpose.
Grove CopseWood · 1593 ydExplorer Tom Grove Copse in Bournemouth is keeping things tight and tidy. A grove of what? Apples? Secrets? No idea, but it looks like a good place to hide from the rain. Snap one!
MillhamsWood · 1.0 miExplorer Tom Millhams Wood in Poole is playing hard to get with its tangled branches. Local legend insists a lost explorer's hat still sits on an oak branch. Snap a photo of any suspiciously quiet leaves!
StocksHeritage attraction · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Stocks in Bournemouth are for holding your hands and feet still. The photo shows a German one, but this is the local heritage version. Sit tight if you misbehave here!
Christchurch CastleVisitor attraction · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Christchurch Castle in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole claims to be a visitor attraction but has zero recorded history. Sounds like it’s just a big fancy rock pretending to have secrets. Give it a wave if you spot it!
Pre-Conquest monastery, early Christian cemetery, Augustinian priory and a motte and bailey castle at ChristchurchScheduled monument · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Pre-Conquest monastery in Christchurch is layering its history like a very confused lasagna. Monks, Christians, and knights all piled up here. Take a picture for me if you spot any lingering monks!
Southbourne BeachBeach / strand · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Southbourne Beach is waving goodbye to the day. Tell it not to cry! It's just the tide being dramatic. Give it a high-five for me!
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St Catherine's HillMountain / peak · 1.3 miExplorer Tom St Catherine's Hill is just a big pile of dirt pretending to be a mountain. Take a photo from the reservoir side, but don’t slip, because I’d have to carry your backpack home.
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