Bournemouth

Sea, sand, sun, shops and a whole lot more

Bournemouth Weather Forecast

Bournemouth beach view

Bournemouth could be described as a traditional English seaside resort, but it has much more to offer than undeniably fine, sandy beaches and end-of-the-pier entertainment. Shopping facilities are first class, and the nightlife excellent - pubs, bars, nightclubs, the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) and lots more.

Bournemouth - distance from Lyndhurst
19 miles (31 kilometres)

Bournemouth - did you know?
Bournemouth was little more than a tiny fishing village until the 19th century when the Victorians increasingly took to bathing in the sea. And the rest is history.

Shopping therapy – in abundance

Bournemouth market days - Thursday and Saturday

Pubs and bars - oh yes

Restaurants - most definitely

Bournemouth Lower Gardens

Nightclubs - a resounding yes

Cinemas - of course

Theatres - yes, yes, yes

Bournemouth concerts - try the BIC and the Pavilion Theatre and Ballroom

Casinos - yes

Parks and gardens - the pride of the town

Bournemouth walks - along the seafront or along the beach

Land train - running along the promenade - yes

Oceanarium - The Bournemouth Aquarium - yes

Ten-pin bowling - yes

Leisure Centre - Littledown Centre

Children's play parks - yes

Open spaces - for football, cricket, rounders and relaxing - of course

(Images provided by Bournemouth Tourism)