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Bournemouth Destination Guide

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Explore Bournemouth (Dorset) Seaside, Coast and Beaches

Bournemouth is a large seaside resort on the south coast in Dorset, sitting between Poole and Christchurch to the west and east respectively. The town centre is large and just away from the seafront with wide selection of shops, pubs, bars and restaurants. Bournemouth's coastline stretches for just over 11km (7 miles) from Poole Sandbanks to Christchurch Harbour and comprises of golden sandy beaches backed by cliffs. These cliffs are divided by a number of chines which provide natural access to the shore. August is always busy with the annual Bournemouth Air Festival providing spectacular air displays and evening entertainment.

Bournemouth Dorset Coast Map

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, and places to stay and eat:

Events

Bournemouth Air Festival

The Bournemouth Air Festival includes various flying programmes, entertainment, live music and evening fireworks. Read more…
29th August 2024
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31st August 2024
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Bournemouth Pier

Bournemouth Pier is at the heart of the Bournemouth seafront with various attractions, amusements, boat trips, restaurants, cafes, bars and Read more…
Place Tags: Piers
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Bournemouth Beach Hut Hire

Bournemouth has 7 miles of sandy beach, and 250 beach huts are distributed over this seafront. All huts are furnished Read more…
Place Tags: Beach Huts
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Fishermans Walk Beach

Fishermans Walk Beach is a sandy beach with some pebbles. Facilities include cafe, toilets, deck chair hire, beach huts, cliff lift, car parks and Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches, Blue Flag Awards and Seaside Awards
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Boscombe Pier Beach

Boscombe Pier beach is a sandy beach alongside the pier ideal for families with amusements at the pier and a Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches and Seaside Awards
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Russel Cotes Art Gallery and Museum

The Russel Cotes Art Gallery and Museum is located next to the Royal Bath Hotel on East Cliff. The building itself Read more…
Place Tags: Museums
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Bournemouth East Cliff Beach

Bournemouth’s East Cliff beach is situated between Bournemouth and Boscombe Piers and this is a great sandy family beach. The Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches
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Surfsteps Surf School

Surfing and Paddleboarding – Surf Steps is based on Bournemouth beach, 500m from Boscombe pier. Read more…
Place Tags: Activities
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Sorted Surf School

Sorted Surf School is located at the award winning Boscombe beach in Bournemouth directly in front of some of Bournemouth’s Read more…
Place Tags: Activities
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The Moon in the Square Pub

The Moon in the Square is a Wetherspoon pub in Bournemouth, Dorset. Our pub offers a range of real ales, Read more…
Place Tags: Pubs
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Boscombe Pier

Boscombe Pier is not a traditional seaside pier. During the 1950s the original pier showed signs of decay and it Read more…
Place Tags: Piers
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Southbourne Beach

Southbourne beach is a sandy beach with some shingle and is popular with families. Like most Bournemouth beaches the seafront Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches, Blue Flag Awards and Seaside Awards
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Bournemouth Pier Beach

Bournemouth Pier Beach is one of the main beaches at Bournemouth and by the name located by Bournemouth Pier, an all-around Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches and Seaside Awards
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