Things To Do In Bournemouth
Love It!
Why We Love Bournemouth
It's golden!
Bournemouth boasts some of the UK's best beaches, a pier and plenty of bistros and bars for outdoor living.
It's hot
All that sand! Bournemouth enjoys some of the country's best weather, so you can have fun and get a tan!
It's lively.
Bournemouth's party reputation is thoroughly well deserved with amazing nightlife, top venues and great clubs.
Move It!
How To Get Around Bournemouth
The easiest way to get around the centre is on foot. Bournemouth is actually wonderfully compact so no need to squeeze into cabs.
If you are heading further afield for your Bournemouth activities then there are regular buses and trains that get out and about.
If you want to explore a bit more then hop on a ferry to Swanage or the famous millionaires' paradise of Sandbanks.
Nightlife
Bournemouth Nightlife
This seaside resort has so much to boast about, in particular, the Bournemouth nightlife is legendary! The heavy student population and summer crowds give the town a resort feeling all year round. The fun starts on the pier (great bar and restaurant) and sweeps in town with live music venues, comedy clubs, top restaurants, fast food, bars, bouncing clubs and we haven't even mentioned the fish and chips yet. Attracting big-name DJs and a great party crowd, Bournemouth nightlife is in a league of its own.
To Do List
Things to Do In Bournemouth
- Zipline - There's really only one way to travel in Bournemouth and that's by zipline, over the pier, to the beach! Read more...
- Pool Harbour - This natural harbour is stunning! So much to see and fill your Instagram feed with.
- Sandbanks - Check out one of the UK's most exclusive, sought-after and expensive places to live.
- Jurassic Coast - Miles and miles of stunning coastline that has given its name to the Jurrasic Period of history.
- Durdle Door - This amazing natural rock formation is perhaps Dorset's most famous sight.
- Beach - Award-winning golden beaches, the pier, the cocktails, the food, it really does deliver!
- The Village - Bournemouth's trendy neighbourhood, ideal to hang out and enjoy the café culture.
- Hengistbury Head - Just six miles down the coast this fantastic location offers something a bit different.
- The Pier - You can't go to Bournemouth and not go on the pier, a great place to chill out both in the day or at night.
OMG!
3 Weird Bournemouth Facts
- Sandbanks isn't just "a bit pricey". It's one of the top 5 expensive places in the world!
- Amanda Holden once rode around Bournemouth on a bike. Completely naked!
- Mary Shelley, JRR Tolkein, Enid Blyton, Robert Louise Stevenson, all lived in Bournemouth.
Neighbourhoods
Best Bits of Bournemouth
Westbourne - Independent boutiques, vintage stores and café culture, also known as "The Village".
Boscombe - This is the centre of Bournemouth, packed with high street names by day and great bars by night.
Sandbanks - It's so rich you can actually smell the money wafting off the houses you're not allowed inside.
Beach - The whole town is built around the picture-perfect beach with plenty of great bars, cafes and restaurants.
Christchurch - A gentle walk from the town centre, a quieter, more peaceful area with great accommodation.