Hi all. We are currently living in Surrey and want to move. we have been looking at Dorset for a while, but the West side, Lyme Regis/Charmouth/Bridport and even into Devon from there. What has scared me is the possible lack of things for teens to do.
We have 2 DSs aged 13 & 10. We are quite an active outdoorsy family. We love the water and walking etc. The boys like cycling too and there seemed (and I say this with hesitation in case I got it wrong!) to be a lack of cycling, cinemas and things for older lads to do out that way. So I have now started to look more towards Bournemouth and the surrounding areas. Not only is it closer to where we are now so easier to get back to visit, but every old thread I have read about moving to that area has been packed with lots of really encouraging comments.
So folks, what I need help with is you HO's on where to live! What are the best areas? What are the best schools? Not just Ofsted ratings, but nice schools? Areas with lots to do, nice houses, community buzz and stuff to occupy teens and Me and Hubby too? Job opportunities (we are both self employed at present though our clients are not portable)?
Our youngest only has 1 year left at primary so although Primary schools are important to us, so he can settle in well, really our main focus is getting in to a good Secondary in the area for both of them.
sorry for blethering on but am keen to get plenty of advice as it is such a big step for us to totally relocate!
TIA
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Libra16 · 06/08/2019 17:25
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