{"id":86,"date":"2026-02-12T18:03:02","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T18:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bethwilson.huwday.co.uk\/?page_id=86"},"modified":"2026-03-09T15:14:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T15:14:17","slug":"things-to-do","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bethwilson.huwday.co.uk\/index.php\/things-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Things To Do"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The area around Marshwood manor has something for everyone from gentle strolls along country lanes to fast paced boat rides!<\/p>\n

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Bridport and West Bay<\/h4>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Explore the coast and harbour<\/strong> – with unique views and pebble beaches this area is amazing\n
Row boats along the river<\/strong> – from west bay to bridport or vice versa\n
Boat blast<\/strong> – for the adrenaline junkies, a fast boat ride starting at westbay harbour\n
Paddle boarding<\/strong> – boards to hire \n
Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays<\/strong> – quirky market with antiques and food\n
Symmondsbury estate<\/strong> – away from the beach this estate has cafe, shop and sunken roads to explore\n
Kids playpark near the old railway<\/strong> – fun themed playpark in west bay\n
Crabbing<\/strong> – seaside activity for kids fishing for crabs with bait\n
Seals cove adventure centre<\/strong> – kids play centre just outside bridport<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Abbotsbury subtropical gardens<\/strong> @ Abbotsbury\n
Nothe fort and gardens<\/strong> @ Weymouth\n
Fossil hunting<\/strong> @ Lyme regis\n
Fossil museum<\/strong> @ Lyme regis\n
The tunnel tree tops<\/strong> near Lyme regis\n
The eden project<\/strong> @ Boldeva (Cornwall)\n
The lost gardens of Heligen<\/strong> @ Pentewan (Cornwall)\n
Stonehenge<\/strong> @ Salisbuy (Wiltshire)\n
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Walking Spots<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Golden cap and Langdon hill loop<\/strong> – 6.5km\n
Thorncombe beacon from Eype<\/strong> – 5km\n
West bay to Burton Bradstock<\/strong> (and back) – 6.75km\n
Burton Bradstock beach loop with cafe!<\/strong> – 4.5Km \n
Pilsdon pen loop<\/strong> – 6.5km\n
Symmondsbury estate<\/strong> – various routes\n
Maiden castle<\/strong> – various routes\n
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Bridport and West bay<\/h4>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Soulshine – <\/strong>Breakfast\/Lunch – Quirky cafe with lots of vegan and vegetarian options<\/span>\n \n
Symmondsbury kitchen<\/strong> – Breakfast\/Lunch – great little spot for a day out exploring the estate<\/span>\n
The Hive cafe<\/strong> – breakfast\/lunch\/dinner – Fresh seafood on the hive beach<\/span>\n
Rise<\/strong> – breakfast\/lunch\/dinner – Rustic beachy vibe just off the west bay harbour, their cocktails are worth a try!<\/span>\n \n
The Platform – <\/strong>Lunch\/dinner – expensive but great food in a unique setting<\/span>
Mercato Italiano<\/strong>\n  – Lunch\/Dinner – Pizza and wine!<\/span>\n
The shave cross inn<\/strong> – lunch\/dinner – pub style food close to marshwood!<\/span>\n
Brassica forno <\/strong>– takeaway with lots of home baked temptations<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Other locations<\/h4>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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The Anchor<\/strong> @ Seatown – handy if you’re visiting golden cap\n
Brassica<\/strong> @ Beaminster – italian inspired\n
The Stableyard<\/strong> @ Beaminster<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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