East Stoke Travel Guide

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River Frome in flood. Picture taken from Holme Bridge looking upstream.
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Wool: Woolbridge and Wool Bridge Woolbridge Manor is an attractive 17th-century manor house which stands alongside the 16th-century Wool Bridge, which no longer carries traffic as the nearby junction has been re-laid a few yards away.
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Thomas Hardy Locations, Tess of the d'Urbervilles Woolbridge Manor just north of Wool bridge on the River Frome is where in the novel Hardy placed Angel Clare and Tess for a few days after their wedding while Angel learnt the skills of milling at the mill across the river by Bindon Abbey. It was here where Tess confessed her loss of virginity and subsequent child with Alex d'Urberville and where Angel rejected her to go to Brazil. It is called Wellbridge in the novel
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Dorset : Field Beside the B3070 A view as you drive along the road
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Old and new bridges at Holmebridge The bridges cross the River Frome. The old bridge dates from the 15th century and has been much altered with new brick parapets added after tank training damage during World War One. It is still possible to drive across this bridge, diverting from the B3070 on the right.
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Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa

Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa

3 out of 5
7 Durley Chine Road Bournemouth England
The price is ₹6,297 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
₹6,297
₹7,556 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Didn’t use the facilities

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa
Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel

Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
105 St. Michael's Road Bournemouth England
The price is ₹8,073 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
₹8,073
₹9,687 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (527 reviews)
My card details was stolen

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel
Hilton Bournemouth

Hilton Bournemouth

4 out of 5
Terrace Road Bournemouth England
The price is ₹9,444 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
₹9,444
₹11,333 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
spa relaxing but not enough sunbeds

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Hilton Bournemouth
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Alum Chine Beach House

Alum Chine Beach House

3.5 out of 5
36 Burnaby Road Bournemouth England
Stay at this aparthotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free parking and an outdoor tennis court. Popular attractions Bournemouth Beach and Poole Harbour are located ...
Alum Chine Beach House
The Dorset Resort

The Dorset Resort

4 out of 5
Bere Regis Wareham England
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Wareham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Popular attractions Purbeck Shooting School and Monkey World Ape Rescue ...
The Dorset Resort
Beachcomber Holiday Apartments

Beachcomber Holiday Apartments

3 out of 5
7 Ulwell Road Swanage England
Stay at this apartment in Swanage. Enjoy an outdoor tennis court. Popular attractions Corfe Castle and Swanage Beach are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (42 reviews)
Nice apartment but not the best location

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

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Popular places to visit

Durdle Door showing a bay or harbour, rugged coastline and a sunset

Durdle Door

Swim through the large natural arch in the cliffs, which juts out dramatically into the sea and dates back about 140 million years.

Durdle Door
Peaceful Sunrise at Lulworth Cove

Lulworth Cove

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lulworth Cove during your travels in Wareham. Wander the gardens or discover the countryside in this quaint area.

Lulworth Cove
Corfe Castle which includes heritage elements, building ruins and tranquil scenes

Corfe Castle

Watch battle re-enactments among evocative medieval ruins and learn about the role this fort played in the English Civil War.

Corfe Castle
The lovely chimpanzees called Freddy taking it easy.

Monkey World Ape Rescue Center

Visit the native and exotic animals who live at Monkey World Ape Rescue Center during your trip to East Stoke. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in the area.

Monkey World Ape Rescue Center
View of the white cliffs of the Jurassic Coast of Dorset, England, UK

Durdle Door Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Durdle Door Beach during your trip to Wareham? Discover the countryside and bars in this quaint area.

Durdle Door Beach
#EndlessSummer , tank museum is a great place to spend a day looking at all the vehicle's . you even get to see the stars of the film "Fury"

The Tank Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at The Tank Museum during your trip to Bovington. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its cosy cafes.

The Tank Museum

Cities near East Stoke

Dorchester which includes street scenes as well as a large group of people

Dorchester

Durdle Door Sunset Dorset England; Shutterstock ID 150043940

Wareham