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Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre
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Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre
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Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre
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Gerard Evans
July 17, 2021
Hiking
quiet alternative to the busy cafe with a nice wildlife garden to enjoy a coffee
Christine🔹
June 12, 2023
Hiking
In fact, much quieter and nicer than the beach café by the car park which is only 200m away and can get very busy! There are exhibitions and information
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MCW73
June 24, 2024
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Wildlife expert, conservationist and television presenter Chris Packham officially opened the centre in April 2014. It was created to help explain the area, its history, wildlife, archaeology and geology to visitors.
Packed full of interactive displays, with lots of friendly, knowledgeable volunteers on hand, it’s a wonderful way to step back in time and see how our ancestors lived. Gift shop selling food and drink, Jewellery, toys and games, accessories and home ware. Various exhibitions throughout the year, Events and gardens on show.
Packed full of interactive displays, with lots of friendly, knowledgeable volunteers on hand, it’s a wonderful way to step back in time and see how our ancestors lived. Gift shop selling food and drink, Jewellery, toys and games, accessories and home ware. Various exhibitions throughout the year, Events and gardens on show.
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Hike the easy 4.2-mile Hengistbury Head loop for coastal views, diverse habitats, and unique beach huts in a local nature reserve.
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