My Bournemouth Guidebook
Sightseeing
Rockreef is a great alternative activity to the traditional beach side activities. It is fun for kids and adults and really makes for a fun part of the day. http://rockreef.co.uk/
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RockReef
Rockreef is a great alternative activity to the traditional beach side activities. It is fun for kids and adults and really makes for a fun part of the day. http://rockreef.co.uk/
Sandbanks is the millionaires row, it is a stunning stretch of beach where you can relax on the main beach on one side and windsurf, kitesurf, paddle board on the other. It is a most unique places almost unrivalled in the world. There is also a ferry by the Haven Hotel which will take you over to Studland beach where you can walk along to Old Harry Rocks (historic local site).
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Playa de Sandbanks
Banks RoadSandbanks is the millionaires row, it is a stunning stretch of beach where you can relax on the main beach on one side and windsurf, kitesurf, paddle board on the other. It is a most unique places almost unrivalled in the world. There is also a ferry by the Haven Hotel which will take you over to Studland beach where you can walk along to Old Harry Rocks (historic local site).
Bournemouth Gardens are a stunning, almost tropical gardens with interesting and beautiful flowers and trees. You can take a relaxing stroll along the paths either side of the river and have a picnic on the grass if that takes your fancy.
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Bournemouth Parks - Lower Gardens
Bournemouth Gardens are a stunning, almost tropical gardens with interesting and beautiful flowers and trees. You can take a relaxing stroll along the paths either side of the river and have a picnic on the grass if that takes your fancy.
Enjoy a day or evening at the Theatre. A historic and stunning building right in the centre of Bournemouth. Well worth a visit. https://www.bhlivetickets.co.uk/venues/bournemouth-pavilion
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Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre
Westover RoadEnjoy a day or evening at the Theatre. A historic and stunning building right in the centre of Bournemouth. Well worth a visit. https://www.bhlivetickets.co.uk/venues/bournemouth-pavilion
A great venue for headline shows and events, there is always something going on at the BIC from concerts to beer festivals to wedding shows. Check out the BIC website for more details. https://www.bhlivetickets.co.uk/venues/bic
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Bournemouth International Centre
Exeter RoadA great venue for headline shows and events, there is always something going on at the BIC from concerts to beer festivals to wedding shows. Check out the BIC website for more details. https://www.bhlivetickets.co.uk/venues/bic
A little quieter than Bournemouth Pier. A nice walk from Bournemouth to Boscombe along the promenade. It offers nice restaurants, beach volleyball and a chilled, local experience.
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Muelle de Boscombe
2494 Undercliff DrA little quieter than Bournemouth Pier. A nice walk from Bournemouth to Boscombe along the promenade. It offers nice restaurants, beach volleyball and a chilled, local experience.
Are for feeling active? Why not book a tennis court located in beautiful Bournemouth Gardens. A popular place to play tennis with the locals and the best location for a game or two. https://www.bournemouthgardenstc.co.uk/
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Bournemouth Gardens
Saint Stephen's RoadAre for feeling active? Why not book a tennis court located in beautiful Bournemouth Gardens. A popular place to play tennis with the locals and the best location for a game or two. https://www.bournemouthgardenstc.co.uk/
If you like a bit of history, Christchurch Castle is a nice place to explore. There are ancient castle grounds, a river path to the marina where you'll find the Boathouse restaurant or you can explore the historic town itself.
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Christchurch Castle and Norman House
Castle StreetIf you like a bit of history, Christchurch Castle is a nice place to explore. There are ancient castle grounds, a river path to the marina where you'll find the Boathouse restaurant or you can explore the historic town itself.
BH2 offers a cinema and numerous restaurants including The Real Greek, Miller & Carter Steakhouse, Five Guys, ASK Italian and more https://www.bh2leisure.co.uk/food/
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Odeon Bournemouth BH2
Exeter CrescentBH2 offers a cinema and numerous restaurants including The Real Greek, Miller & Carter Steakhouse, Five Guys, ASK Italian and more https://www.bh2leisure.co.uk/food/
A funky indoor crazy golf centre with burger bar. There are a few courses to choose from and all lit up in funky neon lighting with different themes. Great activity for kids and adults.
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Mr Mulligans Bournemouth
Exeter RoadA funky indoor crazy golf centre with burger bar. There are a few courses to choose from and all lit up in funky neon lighting with different themes. Great activity for kids and adults.
Fun crazy golf course by the beach, great activity for adults and kids.
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Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf
Pier ApproachFun crazy golf course by the beach, great activity for adults and kids.
Bowl Central
45-47 Westover RdBowling is always an option!
The Pier is next to our beautiful beaches, it is a great place to dine al fresco, enjoy activities with the kids or take in the essence and atmosphere of Bournemouth
Pier Approach
Pier ApproachThe Pier is next to our beautiful beaches, it is a great place to dine al fresco, enjoy activities with the kids or take in the essence and atmosphere of Bournemouth
If you have a car and are looking for a wonderful beach walk type day out go for a drive to Milford On Sea where you can walk along to historic Hurst Castle where you'll be a stone's throw from the Isle of White
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Castillo de Hurst
If you have a car and are looking for a wonderful beach walk type day out go for a drive to Milford On Sea where you can walk along to historic Hurst Castle where you'll be a stone's throw from the Isle of White
Food scene
A lively bar and restaurant with unrivalled views of the beach and coastline. Relax or have a great night out, it's a great place with a fun atmosphere.
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Aruba
Pier ApproachA lively bar and restaurant with unrivalled views of the beach and coastline. Relax or have a great night out, it's a great place with a fun atmosphere.
Neo is a fine restaurant and bar, the food is sublime and the views from either the lower ground bar or upper restaurant are fabulous and make for a beautiful place to dine and enjoy the best of Bournemouth
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NEO Restaurant
Exeter RoadNeo is a fine restaurant and bar, the food is sublime and the views from either the lower ground bar or upper restaurant are fabulous and make for a beautiful place to dine and enjoy the best of Bournemouth
A gem of a fish restaurant right on Bournemouth sea front. A must if you love to dine al fresco next to the beach. This is a local favourite for sure.
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WestBeach
A gem of a fish restaurant right on Bournemouth sea front. A must if you love to dine al fresco next to the beach. This is a local favourite for sure.
A fun and funky restaurant bar in Bournemouth gardens. Start your night here with a cocktail and take your family for a wood fired pizza. It's such a versatile venue!
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Urban Garden
Exeter CrescentA fun and funky restaurant bar in Bournemouth gardens. Start your night here with a cocktail and take your family for a wood fired pizza. It's such a versatile venue!
Part of the recently built Hilton Hotel, the eight floor sky bar is a great place for a cocktail or a glass of wine while taking in the views from the top floor terrace. Open to the public.
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Level8ight The Sky Bar
Terrace RoadPart of the recently built Hilton Hotel, the eight floor sky bar is a great place for a cocktail or a glass of wine while taking in the views from the top floor terrace. Open to the public.
If you like fish and chips, what better place to eat it then by the beautiful golden Bournemouth Beach
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Harry Ramsden's
Undercliff DriveIf you like fish and chips, what better place to eat it then by the beautiful golden Bournemouth Beach
A smart bar with great atmosphere and perfect to start your evening with great food and drinks.
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1812 Exeter Rd
1812 Exeter RoadA smart bar with great atmosphere and perfect to start your evening with great food and drinks.
A lively bar, a favourite of locals looking to have a great night out, with a dancefloor downstairs where you can dance the night away.
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Bar So
Exeter RoadA lively bar, a favourite of locals looking to have a great night out, with a dancefloor downstairs where you can dance the night away.
A small but very lively venue. Amazing live music and great cocktails, you'll be dancing the night away in here!!
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Smokin' Aces
103 Commercial RdA small but very lively venue. Amazing live music and great cocktails, you'll be dancing the night away in here!!
Grab an incredible coffee at this independent coffee house. See if you can find your way upstairs to the Alice in Wonderland style coffee lounge
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Espresso Kitchen
69 Commercial RdGrab an incredible coffee at this independent coffee house. See if you can find your way upstairs to the Alice in Wonderland style coffee lounge
Stunning coffee roasted by our own local roaster Bad Hand Coffee. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed.
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South Coast Roast
24 Richmond HillStunning coffee roasted by our own local roaster Bad Hand Coffee. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed.
If you love Thai food this is highly recommended, a firm favourite with locals
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Koh Thai
If you love Thai food this is highly recommended, a firm favourite with locals