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What to do and see in Bournemouth, England: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
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.
Restaurants in Bournemouth
1. Shelley Theatre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 83 reviews
Shelley Theatre is the theatre on the Bournemouth clifftop you probably never knew about. We are a 150 seated theatre and provide a variety of entertainment for all tastes. We have: comedy nights; film; live music; performance and dance. The theatre was built in the 1860s by the famous Shelley family, intended to be the home of Mary Shelley, author of Frankenstein. Today our whole aim is to bring people and performance together, whilst renovating the theatre and additional spaces at the same time. Our Cafe is open during the week from Monday to Friday (10:30 am to 3.30pm) so if it's using the Wi-Fi or catching up with friends and family, the doors are open for you. Come and see how we're bringing this historic building back to life. We look forward to seeing your soon.
Reviewed By Kinger321
The vwellcome and enthusiasm of the staff (mainly volunteers) is second to none. The knock on effect from this is that the performers will frequently mingle with the audience during intervals and after the performances. Consequently the audience tend to be very relaxed and good company talking with each other as if old friends. The variety of shows is incredibly varied to cover all tastes.
2. Dorset Day Trips
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5.0 based on 296 reviews
Dorset Day Trips offer an exciting range of award-winning guided sightseeing day tours around Dorset & the New Forest, all from the comfort of our fantastic ‘70’s-style VW camper! With pick-ups in Poole or Bournemouth, the VW comfortably seats 7 passengers, making our trips really personal and fun. It also means we can fit anywhere a car can go, opening up places that even larger minibuses just cannot go!
3. Rubyz
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5.0 based on 246 reviews
Rubyz Drag Comedy Club Bournemouth - Bournemouth's Premier Drag Show. The perfect venue whatever the occasion. From hen parties to a birthday party, Works do or just a night out with friends. The award winning Rubyz offers you the ideal night out in Bournemouth. With three course meal and the best drag queens on the south coast.. Every Saturday there is a full Cabaret show with comedy, song and more than a hint of fabulousness. Arrive at around 7.00pm for pre show drinks with your friends in the bar before being seated at 7.50pm for dinner and the cabaret show. The after show party disco starts at 10.30 PM and runs till 12 AM. A FULL NIGHT'S ENTERTAINMENT ALL IN ONE VENUE!
Reviewed By 836hilaryb
Well what can I say another fantastic night in spent with these lovely ladies, keeping us all entertained with songs, chats, quizzes and challenges. Thank you so much Miss Foxy, Miss Sally and Miss Betsy for hosting Rubyz Live every Saturday, can’t wait to be able to visit Rubyz when you open again always a pleasure and a fabulous evening and good food. Show is for adults only and is very funny so if you are in Bournemouth after Lockdown I recommend you book to see their show you won’t be disappointed. Please support them as they have supported us through this.
4. The Firkin Shed
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5.0 based on 88 reviews
We are Bournemouth's first ‘Micro pub.' A small family run freehouse providing you quality craft beer straight from the cask. The beers are sourced from independent breweries and our large range of still ciders are free from concentrates. No telly, but occasional live music. Enough rum to sink a ship.
Reviewed By jewhitelam - Basingstoke, United Kingdom
We had heard about the firkin shed and thought we would check it out for ourselves, it was a lovely evening, it was raining and cold but once inside we sat next to a heater and soon warmed up, the beers and cider helped as well , fantastic choice of ciders , I had the mead, first the original and then the ginger it was so moorish, great staff really friendly they know their stuff, i would highly recommend stopping for a few, and taxi back like we did.
5. Marvo Mysteries Escape Room Bournemouth
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5.0 based on 956 reviews
Teams of 3-8 players must search for clues, solve the mystery, recover the Artifact and try to Escape all before their time runs out. We will take you on an adventure to remember, or one you will never forget.
Reviewed By Willpr
From the entry instructions, your adventure starts... Entering the loading bay and into the reception you are blown away with the attention to detail. Artifacts, maps, trinkets and discoveries fill cabinets and the walls for you to look at whilst you wait. Lizzie was fantastic at pointing out "Harry Potter" discoveries to our daughter, who was nervous, and put her at ease. The briefing done, we enter and the adventure begun... no spoilers here, but I shall say, the hour whizzed by and we escaped with 4 minutes to spare! The attention to detail is outstanding, not an inch of space is wasted, and some items are used two or three times. With plenty of "oh that's what it's for" and "we need to find" moments you are busy from start till finish. I am honestly in awe of the ingenuity of the creators, as this is something else! Highly atmospheric and like playing a real life version of Myst with some aspects of the Crystal Maze, Indiana Jones and The Room all in one. Loads of puzzles, loads of secrets, and loads of clever technical stuff. You need to work as a team, and help each other, but there is no space for anyone to take a back seat as you all have to help in parts. Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and wish there was more to do! We are looking forward to the new experience as we will be back to tackle that one too! Highly recommended as this is an escape room I doubt can be beaten!
6. U-Escape
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5.0 based on 492 reviews
U-Escape is part of the live, ‘escape the room’ phenomenon that has taken the UK by storm. Suited to teams of 2-6 people, you have 60 minutes to unravel the mysteries and complete your escape. You need to use the power of your mind and communication to solve mental puzzles and physical challenges to ensure successful completion of your assignment and secure your safe return to the real world.
Reviewed By richardmW8907MY
First escape room experience .. took my 10 and 13 year old together with my wife ... brilliant fun ... challenging and mentally testing ... great fun had by all .. highly recommended ... super hosts ????????
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8. Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
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4.5 based on 2,118 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 nigelcymru - Conwy, United Kingdom
Excellent museum especially for lovers of Victoriana Good collection of Victorian and pre raphaelite paintings Quirky building with an encyclopaedic collection of architectural styles I would recommend a visit
9. Discover Dorset Tours
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4.5 based on 491 reviews
Our tours provide access to beautiful and historic places plus fast and efficient services to some of the most fascinating cities in Southern England.
10. Hengistbury Head Beach
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4.5 based on 2,283 reviews
Reviewed By BillS3851 - Swindon, United Kingdom
Must go here, amazing coastal view and amazing walk, land train that my granddaughter loved , when we come to Bournemouth next will be making a trip back here
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