Bournemouth Guide
Welcome to our Bournemouth Guide
Take a glimpse into one of the UK’s most popular seaside destinations with our helpful Bournemouth guide. With beautiful beaches and stunning countryside set alongside a vibrant town centre Bournemouth is a great place to visit for all the family. From miles of award winning beaches to picturesque town gardens, high street shops and a thriving nightlife Bournemouth offers a rich variety of things to do on your break. At the heart of Dorset, Bournemouth is ideally placed to explore the natural landscape of the New Forest, the Jurassic coastline and a host of picturesque and intriguing seaside towns.
Whether travelling with family or on a romantic break our Bournemouth guide provides a perfect insight into all the town has to offer. Wandering through the town you can explore the beautiful Victorian Gardens, enjoy some shopping or have a paddle in the sea. Head away from the centre and go for a walk in the New Forest, stopping in a cosy pub for some lunch or spend an afternoon in Pool Potteries discovering some of the regions finest ceramics. There is plenty to keep the kids entertained too from the primates of Monkey World to Splashdown Water Park and underwater delights at the Weymouth Sea Life Park.
As the day draws to a close, experience some of Bournemouth’s fantastic restaurants before heading out to a show at the Bournemouth International centre or Pavilion Theatre or heading into town to sample one of Bournemouth’s many bars.
Whatever your agenda our Bournemouth guide can help you to plan your perfect short break.
Take a stroll on the award winning beaches
Explore the New Forest & its picturesque villages
See a band playing on the bandstand in the Lower Gardens
Take in a show at one of the town’s theatres
Experience fresh local food at a choice of fantastic restaurants
Stay up late in the pubs and clubs of Bournemouth
Travelling to Bournemouth
Bournemouth Overview
Set on England’s south coast Bournemouth has excellent transport links throughout the country. With good train links, road connections and an airport it’s easy to get to no matter where you are travelling from.
By Rail
Bournemouth has great train links throughout the UK, with several train providers offering services to the town. It is just an hour and a half from London and is superbly located for exploring Dorset and the South West.
By Road
Centrally located on the Dorset coast, Bournemouth is at the heart of a network of roads. With motorway access from the M3, and a host of A roads, including the A31 and A35, travelling to Bournemouth by road is simple.
By Air
Bournemouth Airport and Southampton Airport both provide excellent links to the town. With over 30 destinations internationally via Bournemouth Airport and 50 domestic & international destinations through Southampton Airport.
Getting Around in Bournemouth
Bournemouth Overview
Bournemouth’s compact town centre is easy to navigate. From the beautiful beaches to the Victorian Gardens there is plenty to explore. With superb bus services and picturesque bike paths getting out and about couldn’t be easier.
By Bus
Bournemouth operates a great bus service offering easy access throughout the area plus with a Night Bus service running on Friday and Saturday through until 5am it’s the perfect way to get about.
By Taxi
From airport transfers to local taxi journeys, Bournemouth has a great selection of taxi firms to keep you on the move. To avoid un-reliable services check with your hotel in Bournemouth for their preferred service or have them book you a taxi.
By Bike
There are plenty of beautiful cycle routes to enjoy in Bournemouth. From the beach promenade to the New Forest and the Poole Heritage Cycle Route there are plenty of reasons to get on your bike.

