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The 10 Best Things to Do in Bournemouth, United Kingdom (UK)
Bournemouth’s seven miles of beach and exceptionally warm microclimate make it a favorite of U.K. travelers. There’s something for everyone here, whether you’re a watersports fanatic (try surfing lessons!) or just want to let your kids splash around in the calm waters. For a traditional Bournemouth vacation, rent a classic beach hut.
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1. Hengistbury Head Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By LSD3 - Kent
A great recommendation from a fantastic waitress at a hotel in Bournemouth
£1.50 to park for 2 hrs was fine for us
Walked down to the beach then up over the hill to come back spending 30 mins at the Visitor Centre which was very informative, especially for children
I’m pretty sure we’ll return
2. Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Private home of extensive travelers Sir Merton Russell-Cotes and his wife Lady Annie was one of the last Victorian manor houses ever built.
Reviewed By Rich52 - Leicester UK
Fabulous house on the cliff top full of amazing articles and decoration. The rooms are unbelievable !! A great visit !
3. Bournemouth Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By killerwatts2018 - London, United Kingdom
Seven miles of sandy beach, ideal for families. However, in good weather, large numbers of undesirable people,ruining everyone's day. Thanks a lot Blair.
4. Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 178 reviews
Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre is owned and run by Bournemouth Borough Council. It is the perfect place to learn about the historic Hengistbury Head, find out more about the wildlife and discover the many events held throughout the year for people of all ages.
Reviewed By DecorTK1 - Dorset
The centre is extremely well put together. Great educational centre giving the history & geology of the Head plus its flora & fauna. Fab for adults & children with lots to see & do. Wellstocked shop with quality gifts not tat. Beautifully developing garden which is a suntrap & peaceful oasis however busy the rest of the Head is. Further developments all the time plus walks, talks & a bunch of very enthusiastic workers & volunteers. Took me 15 years of living here before I wombled along to see what the fuss was about regarding Hengistbury & its views, amenities & general outdoor opportunities. I so get it now!!
5. Southbourne Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 127 reviews
Reviewed By rayrest
Southbourne beach is up past Boscombe and near to Hengistbury, East of Bournemouth. Miles of endless golden Sands here and clean. It is a real hike from Bournemouth and you will need a car or to catch a bus up here. Some good veiws of the coastline.
6. Alum Chine Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 259 reviews
Reviewed By SmilingSixties - Portsmouth, United Kingdom
the beach is great for all ages and has designated areas for dogs. It also allows cyclists, with restrictions on speed and timings during peak tourist months. There are several food outlets to satisfy your hunger. A very pleasant stroll with the option of wandering into Alum Chine woods as well.
7. Lower Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By CFDGS707 - Norwich, United Kingdom
Even in Winter with your cagoule flapping and the horizontal rain dribbling down your neck, this is a beautiful place. Leading up from the entrance to the pier, it has a little stream and rockeries etc. Very pleasant place in the centre of town.
8. Boscombe Chine Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 193 reviews
Reviewed By lwr-1600 - Salisbury, United Kingdom
this is an ideal way to get from the Bournemouth end of Boscombe down to the pier and Promenade. Lovely wide paths through the Gardens and great if you have children as there is no traffic .Loads of pathways to explore . It is a fairly steep slope coming back up to the town for the elderly.
9. Westbourne
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 231 reviews
Westbourne Urban Village is a unique shopping and food destination right in between Bournemouth & Poole. With a diverse selection of independent businesses you will find everything from fashion to food that you just won't find on the High Street.
Reviewed By rsmacdon - Toronto, Canada
A nice spot to the west of Bournemouth - a bit of higher-end shops (even has a Bang and Olufsen), a good sized M&S Simply Foods with it's own parking lot. The main attraction in this town, for most of us, is Chez Fred's fish n chips. They've also remodeled last year to expand and absorb the shop beside them. Excellent fish n chips.
10. St. Peter's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By i_tasker - uk
We explored this church and graveyard on a very cold February day. Quite fascinated by the history and the famous people associated with the church particularly Mary Shelley who we did not realise was from this area. Sadly we were just too late to use the café inside but it looked very good!
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