Bournemouth Mini Guide

TRAVELLERS’ CHOICEDESTINATIONS 2012WINNERBournemouthWelcomeBournemouth BeachWelcome to the latest edition of the BournemouthMini Guide - your indispensable guide to planningyour stay in the best British seaside resort!This guide is designed to help you make the mostof your trip to Bournemouth, the beautiful countyof Dorset and the surrounding area.Bournemouth will be embracing all the very bestthat’s British this year, and welcomes you to join usin celebrating the festivities year round.No matter what type of trip you’re planning, you’llfind something for everyone in Bournemouth;adrenalin-fuelled water sports, serene coastal walks,gourmet dining, superb shopping and of course, mileafter mile of beautiful, golden sandy beaches.So much to do and sea...Top of the list of Bournemouth attractions is thenatural beauty of our seven miles of world-classaward winning beaches. There’s family-friendlyAlum Chine with its children’s play area, theliveliness of iconic Bournemouth Pier and theContentsBritain’s Best Beach........................................4Tranquil Gardens.................................................5Shop ’til you Drop..............................................6A Great Night Out .............................................7Out & About............................................................8Events ......................................................................10Go to page 70 for useful information. Please recycle or pass on to a friendThe information contained in this publication is correct at time of print. Changes can and dooccur - please check before confirming your arrangements. Bournemouth Tourism cannot acceptany responsibility for any errors, omissions or changes.water sports magnet of recently regeneratedBoscombe seafront.Just a short stroll from the beach, through theVictorian elegance of the Lower Gardens, findsyou in the heart of Bournemouth’s shoppingdistrict, which features quirky boutique outletsalongside familiar High Street names.All this sightseeing and exploring is strenuouswork, but we’re packed with excellent eaterieswhen hunger strikes. Seafood restaurants,intimate bistros, food from all corners of theglobe, good old fish and chips, they’re all here!Dorset Coast and CountrysideThe superb range of accommodation on offer inBournemouth and its location next to Dorset’smain arterial road make it an excellent base toexplore the rest of the county. The neighbouringtowns of Poole and Christchurch are steeped inhistory, and you’ll find scores of beautiful andquaint villages just a short drive away. Dorset isalso the gateway to 185 million years of history,as the start of the rugged Jurassic Coast.This guide is packed with information to plan yourvisit to Bournemouth, but for a more in-depth lookat the town and surrounding area visitwww.bournemouth.co.uk, call 0845 051 1700 orpop in to the Tourist Information Centre on WestoverRoad and chat to one of our friendly advisers.Attractions and Activities..........................12Shops ........................................................................48Attractions and Activities Map.............50Eating Out.............................................................52Eating Out Map................................................69Useful Information.........................................700845 051 1700 | www.bournemouth.co.uk 3