Guidebook for Bournemouth

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Guidebook for Bournemouth

Food Scene

Our award winning local fish and chip shop and restaurant....a favourite amongst locals and visitors, and a fair few celebs too! (see the photos on their walls!)
48 recommandé par les habitants
Chez Fred
10 Seamoor Rd
48 recommandé par les habitants
Our award winning local fish and chip shop and restaurant....a favourite amongst locals and visitors, and a fair few celebs too! (see the photos on their walls!)
Easy to walk to or on our local bus route to Westbourne, this Pizza Express has lovely staff and a light and contemporary look. A family favourite!
6 recommandé par les habitants
Pizza Express
109 Poole Rd
6 recommandé par les habitants
Easy to walk to or on our local bus route to Westbourne, this Pizza Express has lovely staff and a light and contemporary look. A family favourite!
A vegetarian and vegan treat! Overflowing with character, personality and soul, they aim to elevate meat free cookery to a level that delights discerning palates of all tastes, vegetarian or not.
Zoukinis
18 Seamoor Rd
A vegetarian and vegan treat! Overflowing with character, personality and soul, they aim to elevate meat free cookery to a level that delights discerning palates of all tastes, vegetarian or not.
Say no more....It's a Starbucks :)
Starbucks
98 Poole Rd
Say no more....It's a Starbucks :)
Lovely beach front Italian style Restaurant, great pizzas, you can't ask for better views!
31 recommandé par les habitants
Vesuvio
Alum Chine Car Park
31 recommandé par les habitants
Lovely beach front Italian style Restaurant, great pizzas, you can't ask for better views!
Great for fresh bread and rolls, cakes etc.
Bennetts Family Bakers
484C Ashley Rd
Great for fresh bread and rolls, cakes etc.
A real French Chef makes the pastries and cakes here, if you love your authentic croissants this place is a must! But get there early....the locals know about this place ;)
Patisserie Angelique
79 Poole Rd
A real French Chef makes the pastries and cakes here, if you love your authentic croissants this place is a must! But get there early....the locals know about this place ;)

Arts & Culture

An interesting museum and art gallery on the coast of Bournemouth town centre.
110 recommandé par les habitants
Galerie d'art et musée Russell Cotes
West Cliff Promenade
110 recommandé par les habitants
An interesting museum and art gallery on the coast of Bournemouth town centre.
If you fancy taking in a show, the B.I.C has plenty to offer everyone, from Music gigs, to comedians, magicians, musicals, children's entertainment....check out what's on online or through the Tourist Information Centre on Westover Rd. SEE ALSO....THE PAVILLION, WESTOVER RD, BOURNEMOUTH
101 recommandé par les habitants
Bournemouth International Centre
Exeter Road
101 recommandé par les habitants
If you fancy taking in a show, the B.I.C has plenty to offer everyone, from Music gigs, to comedians, magicians, musicals, children's entertainment....check out what's on online or through the Tourist Information Centre on Westover Rd. SEE ALSO....THE PAVILLION, WESTOVER RD, BOURNEMOUTH

Entertainment & Activities

A great place to take the kids to, to burn off some energy! Soft play for little ones. and play and climbing/sliding equipment for the under 12's, with sofas, tables and chairs for parents to enjoy the free newspapers, coffee and snacks. They also cater for very reasonable lunches and treats, and are available for parties if booked in advance.
Monkey Madness
Reid Street
A great place to take the kids to, to burn off some energy! Soft play for little ones. and play and climbing/sliding equipment for the under 12's, with sofas, tables and chairs for parents to enjoy the free newspapers, coffee and snacks. They also cater for very reasonable lunches and treats, and are available for parties if booked in advance.
A fun day out for all the family, with rides and attractions (including some awesome water based fun so take a towel!), cafe's, parks, giftshop. Especially fun for the little ones, but there are some rides the teens will enjoy too (pirate ship, water boats...)
61 recommandé par les habitants
Adventure Wonderland
Merritown Lane
61 recommandé par les habitants
A fun day out for all the family, with rides and attractions (including some awesome water based fun so take a towel!), cafe's, parks, giftshop. Especially fun for the little ones, but there are some rides the teens will enjoy too (pirate ship, water boats...)
Our local cinemas are a short bus ride, or walk along the prom (about half an hour from flat to Bournemouth centre) on Westover Road.
63 recommandé par les habitants
Odeon Bournemouth BH2
Exeter Crescent
63 recommandé par les habitants
Our local cinemas are a short bus ride, or walk along the prom (about half an hour from flat to Bournemouth centre) on Westover Road.

Sightseeing

The Bournemouth Eye is a great way of seeing the whole town and seafront from up high! A tethered hot air balloon experience for all the family. Located in the beautiful Bournemouth Gardens, a short walk from Bournemouth Pier
8 recommandé par les habitants
Bournemouth Balloon
8 recommandé par les habitants
The Bournemouth Eye is a great way of seeing the whole town and seafront from up high! A tethered hot air balloon experience for all the family. Located in the beautiful Bournemouth Gardens, a short walk from Bournemouth Pier
A beautiful part of Poole, a 10 minute drive away from the flat. Stunning views and award winning beaches. Great local cafes and bars, a great day out on a sunny day :)
210 recommandé par les habitants
Sandbanks
210 recommandé par les habitants
A beautiful part of Poole, a 10 minute drive away from the flat. Stunning views and award winning beaches. Great local cafes and bars, a great day out on a sunny day :)
A quaint part of Dorset, Swanage is a lovely town with great boutiques, quirky shops, old fashioned Pubs, traditional fish and chip shops, souvenir shops, a great little Pier, Railway, several play parks, beachfront amusement arcades, something for everyone. Why not take the Ferry from Sandbanks over to Studland (in the car, by bus or on foot/bicycle) so you can enjoy the journey AND the destination.
153 recommandé par les habitants
Swanage
153 recommandé par les habitants
A quaint part of Dorset, Swanage is a lovely town with great boutiques, quirky shops, old fashioned Pubs, traditional fish and chip shops, souvenir shops, a great little Pier, Railway, several play parks, beachfront amusement arcades, something for everyone. Why not take the Ferry from Sandbanks over to Studland (in the car, by bus or on foot/bicycle) so you can enjoy the journey AND the destination.
With bars, cafe's, amusements, gift shops and sights, you can't come to Bournemouth without checking out the Pier!
132 recommandé par les habitants
Bournemouth Pier
Pier Approach
132 recommandé par les habitants
With bars, cafe's, amusements, gift shops and sights, you can't come to Bournemouth without checking out the Pier!

Essentials

Fairly large supermarket with fresh bakery, deli counter, This is also our closest Petrol Station.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Tesco Express
131 Bournemouth Rd
7 recommandé par les habitants
Fairly large supermarket with fresh bakery, deli counter, This is also our closest Petrol Station.
Fairly large frozen food supermarket in Westbourne.
Iceland Foods
89/90 Poole Rd
Fairly large frozen food supermarket in Westbourne.

Getting Around

Our closest train station to Westbourne, approx. 5 mins to Westbourne in a taxi or 25 mins walk.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Branksome Train Station
11 recommandé par les habitants
Our closest train station to Westbourne, approx. 5 mins to Westbourne in a taxi or 25 mins walk.
Call 01202 556677
11 recommandé par les habitants
United Taxis
164 Holdenhurst Rd
11 recommandé par les habitants
Call 01202 556677

Parks & Nature

Not 100% that it is a ;National Park'.....the website states it is a 'joint venture between East Dorset District Council and the Forestry Commission.... Whatever it is :) it's a great day out for all the family! There is a woodland play trail for the kids to make their way around (accompanied by parents I'd suggest as it's quite a long trail!) stopping at each point to play on a different Tree built activity. There is a great little Café and Restaurant (although we usually take our own packed lunches...children's meals tend to be about £6 and adults £10 + There is a souvenir shop, a train ride around the park, plus 'pay for' activities such as 'Go Ape!' Tree Top climbing, high ropes, orienteering, cycling and cycle hire, guided walks, multi sport activity days, golf, conservation volunteering, fitness buggy workouts, segways hire....something for everyone!! Some of these activities may require booking in advance or only be available on certain days.... FOR MORE INFO GIVE THEM A CALL ON 01425 470721 OPEN FROM 8AM EVERY DAY DISABLED TAX EXEMPT VEHICLES PARK FREE (otherwise only charge for entry to park is by auto vehicle plate recognition, then you pay before you leave by putting your reg number into a paypoint - it's very reasonable day out for just a few pounds parking!)
262 recommandé par les habitants
Parc et forêt de Moors Valley
Horton Road
262 recommandé par les habitants
Not 100% that it is a ;National Park'.....the website states it is a 'joint venture between East Dorset District Council and the Forestry Commission.... Whatever it is :) it's a great day out for all the family! There is a woodland play trail for the kids to make their way around (accompanied by parents I'd suggest as it's quite a long trail!) stopping at each point to play on a different Tree built activity. There is a great little Café and Restaurant (although we usually take our own packed lunches...children's meals tend to be about £6 and adults £10 + There is a souvenir shop, a train ride around the park, plus 'pay for' activities such as 'Go Ape!' Tree Top climbing, high ropes, orienteering, cycling and cycle hire, guided walks, multi sport activity days, golf, conservation volunteering, fitness buggy workouts, segways hire....something for everyone!! Some of these activities may require booking in advance or only be available on certain days.... FOR MORE INFO GIVE THEM A CALL ON 01425 470721 OPEN FROM 8AM EVERY DAY DISABLED TAX EXEMPT VEHICLES PARK FREE (otherwise only charge for entry to park is by auto vehicle plate recognition, then you pay before you leave by putting your reg number into a paypoint - it's very reasonable day out for just a few pounds parking!)
10 recommandé par les habitants
Jurassic Coast Activities
10 Bowleaze Coveway
10 recommandé par les habitants