Bournemouth Mini Guide

Family FunActiveHistoryWater sportsCreativityScan code for a list ofattractions and activitiesFun for EveryoneBournemouth offers every conceivable type of familyfun! For young ones there’s a choice of farms withspecial animal feeding times and daily shows, and notforgetting adventure parks with favourite children’scharacters. For a taste of the wild, safari and wildlifeparks are within easy reach, where you can comeface-to-face with some of the exotic animals.There are also tree-top adventures, go-kart racingand ski slopes as well as attractions on Pier Approach.Historic TownsCheck out Dorset’s rich heritage and culture in localtowns, Christchurch, Salisbury, Shaftesbury,Sherborne and Dorchester.With many historic castles in beautiful garden settings,you can walk back in time and re-visit the past.Take an open-top bus ride to the Victorianseaside town of Swanage, and enjoybreathtaking views along the coastline onthe way.Free EntertainmentIf this wasn’t enough to keep you busy,Bournemouth hosts a fantasticprogramme of FREE family events in theLower Gardens. Look out for summerentertainment including jugglers, facepainters,stilt-walkers and fireworks. Andnot forgetting, the biggest FREE event of itskind - the Bournemouth Air Festival, 30thAugust to 2nd September, see page 11.For a full list of attractions and activities anda map of their locations go to page 50.0845 051 1700 | www.bournemouth.co.uk 13