Poole tourism

Photo provided Ray Swick, historian emeritus at Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park, prepares for an interview at the Oakland Mansion in Parkersburg during the production of the documentary “The Blennerhassetts”. PARKERSBURG – Blennerhassett Island is part of the fabric of the Mid-Ohio Valley, but residents of West Virginia and beyond …

The title card for “The Blennerhassetts” features the rebuilt mansion on Blennerhassett Island. The production will debut on West Virginia Public Broadcasting on Monday, Aug. 30, with a local premiere two days earlier at the Smoot Theater. (Photo Provided) Vienna resident Wesley Poole, the principal videographer and editor for “The …

The BCP Council unveiled proposals to transform the waterfront between Christchurch and Poole into a “world class” coastline. It launched a consultation on a draft seafront strategy setting priorities for investment and improvement over 20 years, as well as a series of projects for certain territories. Among them is a …

The iconic weekly fireworks are confirmed to return to Bournemouth Pier tomorrow evening for the first time this summer. Last year, the fireworks were canceled due to the pandemic, but the PCO board confirmed to the Echo that they are currently scheduled to unfold tomorrow as scheduled. As part of …

There is something special about traveling during the winter. Being greeted by the fresh and energizing air each morning, walking the coastal and forest paths hearing only the crunch of leaves under your feet, strolling along the beach with no other soul in sight and, of course, you. relax by …

On August 2, the first passengers began arriving in the UK after the rules changed to allow fully vaccinated people in the US and the European Union to avoid quarantine. The change, which came at 4 a.m., affects those arriving from countries on the UK’s orange list – with the …

BCP COUNCIL has installed even more seaside layouts by unveiling its new electric barbecues along Bournemouth and Poole seafront. Thirty free barbecues are to be set up at locations along the waterfront, including Fisherman’s Walk, Branksome China and near Bournemouth Pier. It is hoped that stationary electric barbecues will help …

As the Tokyo 2020 Olympics begin, Vancouver will do something special to honor the Canadian athletes who will compete for gold. On July 23 at 6 p.m., a symbolic lighting of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic cauldron will be held in honor of Team Canada participating in the Tokyo 2020 and …

The Lion Hotel in Llandinam, Powys The Lion Hotel in Llandinam, Powys, near the former home of 19th century industrialist David Davies, was purchased over two years ago. It had previously been run as a successful restaurant and bar along the main A470 in the small village, drawing locals and …

A BRANKSOME resident said council had “failed them” and claimed the closure of Sandbanks Road at the weekend pushed the problem to Canford Cliffs. The Lakeside Road resident, who asked to remain anonymous, said the cars were blocking the roads and being parked on yellow doubles, adding that it was …