About Bournemouth
Bournemouth offers a long sandy beach, Victorian gardens and a modern town centre. The pier has attractions and views; the Lower Gardens lead to the sea. Good for families and with easy links to the New Forest and Dorset coast.
Top attractions in and around Bournemouth
- Bournemouth Beach
- Bournemouth Pier
- Oceanarium
- Lower Gardens
- Russell-Cotes Art Gallery
- Bournemouth Pavilion
- Alum Chine
- Sandbanks (nearby)
- Poole Harbour (nearby)
- New Forest (day trip)
Getting there
Main train station: Bournemouth (London Waterloo ~2h, Southampton ~30m)
Airport(s): Bournemouth Airport (bus to town), Southampton
Main station in town centre; buses run along the coast to Poole and Sandbanks.
Top hotels in Bournemouth
The Cumberland
East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth BH1 3DN
Art Deco hotel on the cliff with sea views and pool.
Hilton Bournemouth
Terrace Road, Bournemouth BH2 5EL
Modern hotel near the beach and town centre.
The Green House
4 Grove Road, Bournemouth BH1 3AX
Eco boutique hotel with restaurant near the gardens.
The Cliffeside
East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth BH1 3AQ
Family-run hotel with sea views and hearty breakfasts.
Premier Inn Bournemouth Central
Christchurch Road, Bournemouth BH1 3PA
Reliable budget option near the beach and pier.