Bournemouth
Sand, sea, one of England’s most sunny spots. Bournemouth has all nautical features, a seven-mile swathe of Blue Flag beaches with England’s main beach huts, a traditional jetty and many ice cream kiosks. In the funicular lift, rattle up cliffs to look at the Isle of Wight and meet the local kestrels and green lizards, or see the flowering of the Chinese gardens below. Hop out to one of the traditional villages of Dorset and explore boutiques, farmers markets and antiques when the tea is served at afternoon. After darkness, it’s time to walk in trendy wine bars before taking a show from the West End straight away. Good Lord, what else?
It’s the beginning of a new year in the most colourful seaside resort in the UK and so amazing! Our untouched seven-mile shoreline is the right setting for fascinating winter walks or sporting preparations. There are acres of space, known as “the coast with the most” for outdoor activities or chatter on the water. Walking, running or biking on sandy beaches, through victorious gardens or through our beautiful cliff tops and overlooking the sea and picture-perfect sunsets by surfing, paddleboard or jet skiing.
Go for a blues busy getaway and find plenty of room around Bournemouth, whether you are looking for an iconic, old-fashioned hotel or cosy, family-run B&B. When the winter is set, you can spend a wonderful day in a museum, amusements and an enormous cinema complex. In the heart of the city, you will also find hundreds of busy restaurants, cafes and bars. Stop after a day spent in our selection of high street shops or department stores and ate a bite or celebrate in one of our theatres or concert venues before enjoying the show. On the cliff tops are delicately dotted the coastal villages of Boscombe, Southbourne and Westbourne, home to self-catering boutiques and brasseries, which allow the coast to live. And the Bournemouth Bay Run will return, and the resort bubbles excitement before another great summer season, showing us no signs of slowing down after the festive season. Thus, with fabulous ways of getting fit, family fun and a packed programme of rich cultural events in the city.
The biggest attraction for Bournemouth is his generous sand drift, we all know that. Good weather brings thousands of beachgoers, but people who are less fond of crowds still can find calm stretches. Take a dip (the microclimate here sees some of the UK’s warmest sea water temperatures), relax in a deckchair or grab an ice cream from a beachfront stall. Because of this goodness, Bournemouth is one of the best international summer school destinations. Many education providers offer English summer camps in Bournemouth. The Bournemouth Pier is the obvious location to start as regards attractions. Step past the candy floss, funfair and slot machines to make the world's first pier- to- shore zip wire for a ride. Rock Reef indoor wall is a good bet for family fun with wet weather. Take a surfboard if there’s a swell and try your chance to catch a flood. Otherwise, there are no concerns. The odds are you have perfect paddle boarding conditions. Board rent at Boscombe Beach either from Surf Steps. Poole Harbor is spread out over uninhabited islands to the west of the town. The island of Brownsea has beautiful walks in woods with native red squirrels. The crossing of Brownsea Island Ferries from Sandbanks is a good idea. Visit the oceanfront for closed meetings with otters, stingrays and African penguins.
Start your day within a café specializing in roasting its own beans. Go beyond the black, long and white to try something out of the ordinary, like a cold- brew high tide served on ice with an orange wedge. There are no fish and chips on you can’t visit the coast. Take your classic meal around the Bournemouth Pier or choose burgers, wings or salads all with a magnificent sea view.
The East Cliff Hall was built in 1901 and is now a museum looking down from the cliffs of the Bournemouth Pier. The fancy confectionery comes in large part from the French, the Moors, the Japanese, the Renaissance and the Scots of the Baronial style.
Eat, swim, shop, be amazed, have fun and most of it, look at what this glorious seaside town is all about. Explore Bournemouth with us.
