Bournemouth Mini Guide

Attractions and ActivitiesRegent CentreThe Regent Centre in Christchurch is the cinema, theatre andconcert hall serving East Dorset and the New Forest. The Regent,built in 1931, has been lovingly restored in Art Deco style and thelong and spacious foyer, with its ongoing art exhibitions, is awonderful place to stop for a morning coffee or tea. One particularhighlight is the international satellite broadcasts of world classballet, opera and theatre to the Centre’s big screen. The Regent issituated right in the middle of Christchurch High Street.C H r I S T C H u r C HOpen: Daily from 10.00am. Free parking at the rear after 7.00pm.51 High Street, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 1AS Tel: 01202 499199Web: www.regentcentre.co.uk Email: info@regentcentre.co.ukRed House Museum & GardensBuilt as a workhouse in 1764, the Georgian building is now filledwith a rich variety of displays and objects with a local theme.The beautiful gardens include historic trees and roses. There is alsoan idyllic walled herb garden and a well stocked gift shop.Enjoy a pleasant cup of tea or coffee in the Museum Courtyard.Regular changing exhibitions and family friendly events andworkshops held throughout the year.Open: Tuesday - Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm and Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm.C H r I S T C H u r C HQuay road, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 1Bu Tel: 01202 482860Web: www.hants.gov.uk/redhouse Email: info@hants.gov.ukMuseum of ElectricityThere’s nostalgia novelty and fun for all ages at Britain’s premierelectricity museum - all set in a genuine Edwardian power station.Plenty of things to see and do. Friendly museum guides give regularhands on demonstrations using working models. Dozens of earlydomestic appliances. Full history of electricity supply. Ideal support forschools science curriculum. Remember - everything from a grapefruit toa generator is electric - including yourself. Free parking on site.Open: Monday - Thursday Easter - End of September, also Fridayduring school holidays 12noon - 4.30pm. Last entry 4.00pm.The old Power Station, Bargates, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 1QE Tel: 01202 480467Web: www.sse.com/museumC H r I S T C H u r C H32 www.bournemouth.co.uk | 0845 051 1700