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"If you are looking for things to do in Southampton with teens then they will absolutely love you for letting them loose in West Quay. This shopping centre is five times the size of a football stadium and is the place to shop if you’re after the big high street stores. John Lewis, Marks and Spencer, Next – they are all here as well as designer brands."

"ft. accommodating 130 shops, boutiques, and department stores from M&S to Zara. Close to the docks it has a dedicated multi-storey car park on Harbour Parade."

"After the Eldridge Pope Brewery (1922) closed in 2003 Dorchester has set about regenerating this magnificent industrial brick complex and its surroundings as a residential and leisure district all centred on a plaza. What will grab you about Brewery Square is the sense of scale created by the brewery and its neighbouring structures. You can sit and take in the scene next to the fountain and of course catch a movie at the slick new Odeon cinema that has opened opposite."

"Take the Cockle Trail around Poole Old Town to uncover tales of sailors and smugglers lurking within its buildings (the history is colourful – in 1747 a gang of 60 armed smugglers descended on Poole, battered down the door of the Custom House and made off with their contraband. Those later captured were hanged)."

"When I first moved to Poole, this restaurant used to be my place to go for a gourmet dinner. Back then it was called The Rising Sun. A couple of years after it got sold to the Brewhouse and Kitchen chain, but they have kept the chefs, so the food remained at the same high quality."

"Brewhouse & Kitchen is one of the best British restaurants in Bournemouth, offering everything from hearty Sunday roasts through to wholesome brunch plates. This place isn't just a haven for all things pub grub though, as it regularly hosts brewery experience days."

"Head to Brewhouse & Kitchen where you'll find cute, colourful beach huts, outdoor seating and a vast selection of drinks. Expect over 50 craft beers, a thirst-quenching gin list and some great wine."

"When I first moved to Poole, this restaurant used to be my place to go for a gourmet dinner. Back then it was called The Rising Sun. A couple of years after it got sold to the Brewhouse and Kitchen chain, but they have kept the chefs, so the food remained at the same high quality."

"Shortly after Dorset County Council acquired Colliton Park in Dorchester an archaeological survey came across a rare Roman discovery. Constructed at the start of the 4th century, this is the only Roman town house to be found on British soil. There are 18th rooms in all across two sections, labelled as a South and West Range."

"Westover Gallery is a gallery where you can see the best contemporary art of international and regional artists. You will see the temporary exhibitions of only renowned artists, as well as works of artists that exhibited their arts throughout the world. There are exhibitions of extraordinary talents such as John Wilson, Simon Claridge, Mark Spain and others."