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Holidays in Bournemouth.
Bournemouth is a seaside resort in the county of Dorset on the south coast of England.
The town is bordered by Poole in the west and Christchurch in the east, and overlooks Poole Bay.
Bournemouth is one of the most popular tourist destinations on south coast of England, because of the fine long beach that runs the length of Poole Bay, the wide range of accommodation and entertainment, the mild climate, and easy access to the New Forest, Jurassic Coast, Devon, and the Dorset and Hampshire countryside. This section of the English coast enjoys some of the warmest, driest, and sunniest weather in Britain.
Surrounding towns : Blandford, Brockenhurst, Christchurch, New Forest, Poole, Ringwood, Swanage, Wimborne
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- Holiday Lodges and Holiday Parks Britain
A short break, or weekend, at one of our holiday parks gives you a real getaway, whatever the season.
You'll find well-equipped and cosily heated bungalows, lodges, chalets, apartments and caravans in beautiful
forest, countryside and coastal surroundings from Cornwall to the Scottish Highlands and from Pembrokeshire to East Anglia.
Hotels in Bournemouth
Best Western Hotels -
If you're looking for hotel breaks Bournemouth.
See The Commodore Hotel Southbourne near Bournemouth, on the Dorset cliff tops at Southbourne adjacent to the cliff lifts and Fisherman's Walk with easy access from the A31 and A338.
Hotels in Bournemouth [ Booking ]
Travel Agents / Tour Operators
Superbreak offer leisure hotel breaks and features 2-5 star hotels, with the majority in the 3-4 star+ rating.
- Group Weekends Bournemouth
A Group Weekend in Bournemouth will deliver the perfect mix for a weekend to remember.
The Dorset Belles - glorious coastal and harbour cruises
Regular scheduled services linking Bournemouth ~ Swanage ~ Poole Quay and Brownsea Island ~ Isle of Wight
AJP Tours
Tours to visit destinations such as the Isle of Purbeck, the New Forest and the Jurassic Coast, and further afield to Bath, Oxford, Salisbury and Stonehenge.
Travel Guides Bournemouth / Related books
Discover Bournemouth - Rod Cooper (Author)
Bournemouth is an excellent holiday location and a good base from which to explore the surrounding area. The town itself has a
wonderful safe sandy beach, beautiful gardens, tree-lined roads and a varied night life which caters for all ages.
The town, with its Victorian heritage, is blessed with several beautiful
churches and grand buildings, many of which have an interesting history and are well worth a visit. This guide takes you around the heart of Bournemouth with notes on points of interest and then to
several locations towards the outskirts of the town which are of particular historical significance.
Within easy reach of Bournemouth are many places of exceptional
natural beauty and with a history reaching back to early times. Included are those which make for an interesting, leisurely, pleasant and inexpensive day out, although you may find
that you require more than a single visit to see all the attractions in that region.
Hardcover: 144 pages; Publisher: Halsgrove (30 Jun 2010); ISBN-10: 0857040677; ISBN-13: 978-0857040671.
A Bed by the Sea: A History of Bournemouth's Hotels
Jackie Edwards (Author)
Paperback: 160 pages; Publisher: Natula Publications (22 April 2010); ISBN-10: 1897887809; ISBN-13: 978-1897887806.
Transport / How do I travel to Bournemouth
Bournemouth - Bournemouth International Airport
all the information you need to know about flying through Bournemouth. You will find everything from Car
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Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights
Flight tickets Bournemouth / price comparison possible
Bournemouth is well served by the rail network with two stations in the town, Bournemouth railway station
and Pokesdown railway station to the East.
thetrainline provides fast, easy and secure access to timetables, tickets and fares for all National Rail journeys across the UK.
Travel by bus or coach to Bournemouth.
Sandbanks Ferry
The company operates the "Bramble Bush Bay" chain ferry that crosses the
entrance to Poole Harbour between Sandbanks and Shell Bay.
Bournemouth Street Atlas (A-Z Street Atlas)
Paperback: 104 pages; Publisher: Geographers' A-Z Map Co Ltd; 6th edition edition (4 Oct 2009); ISBN-10: 1843486806; ISBN-13: 978-1843486800.
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Bournemouth Tourist Board - Hotels Bournemouth / Hotels & Tourism Information
Seven miles of award-winning sandy beaches and pleasure gardens; activities including watersports, golf
and go-karting; a packed events calendar through most of the year; top class attractions such as the
Oceanarium, the IMAX cinema and a tethered balloon; the exhilarating scenery and heritage of Dorset and the New Forest on the door step.
Bournemouth Borough Council Online
Bournemouth balloon
Tethered Balloon Flights every day from the beautiful Lower Gardens in central Bournemouth. They'll take you
500ft. above this exciting resort where you'll experience amazing panoramic views over the English Channel and surrounding countryside, for up to 20 miles.
Bournemouth Pier
Set in the middle of seven miles of golden sand, Bournemouth Pier Is the destination of choice for thousands
of families every year. As well as stunning views across the bay, framed by the Isle of Wight on one side
and the Purbeck hills on the other, Bournemouth Pier also boasts a wide and varied selection of attractions, entertainments and retail outlets. See Thebournemouthpier.com
Bournemouth Surfing Centre - with Webcams at Bournemouth Pier and Southbourne Beach
Farmer Palmer's - farm park / countryside theme park
The Red House - Langtry Manor Hotel
Former home of Lillie Langtry, King Edward's Love Nest. Langtry Manor is the only one of all the Bournemouth
Hotels that can boast that it was indeed built by a King for the woman he loved. See Langtrymanor.co.uk.
Marwell Zoological Park
Come and see some of the most beautiful and interesting animals in the world. Marwell has 200 different
species from tropical frogs to big cats, from little lovebirds to awesome ostrich. Marwell is a delightful setting for our precious rare animals and it's a great day out for everyone.
There are many favourites including meerkats, penguins, zebra, rhino, tigers and hippo. Seeing them close-up
can be a breathtaking experience. The zoo is set in 100 acres of landscaped Hampshire woodland and can
be enjoyed in any season of the year. Saunter round or take a trip on our free road train, have fun and relax. Your visit helps Marwell – a charity – to save endangered species.
Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre [ near Wareham ]
Oceanarium - The Bournemouth Aquarium - Discover the life beneath te waves
Explore the secrets of the ocean in an adventure that will take you to some of the world's most amazing
waters. The Oceanarium Bournemouth brings you face to face with marine life from the furthest reaches of the globe - more than just an aquarium, a vibrant experience through the oasis of water.
The Oceanarium is a fully interactive experience with touch screen games, feeding demonstrations and talks,
plasma screen documentaries, walk-through underwater tunnel and exhibits to help you discover more about this fascinating underwater world.
Pool Harbour Watersports
Windsurfing, kitesurfing, water-skiing, wakeboarding, surfing, body boarding, snorkeling, surf canoeing.
Open 7 days a week from 9.00 to 5.30 Poole Harbour Watersports offers an extensive range of watersports
equipment. Together with a large range of new and used windsurfing kit they stock wetsuits, waterskis, wakeboards, body and surfboards, surf clothes and kitesurfing equipment.
St.Peters Church - on Hinton Road in the centre of Bournemouth
With tombstones of the famous, including May Shelley [ author of one of the famous Frankenstein novel ].
Tank Museum [ Bovington ]
The Tank Museum in Bovington Dorset houses the world's largest and finest collection of Armoured Fighting
Vehicles from unique World War 1 tanks to the latest main battle tank of the British Army - Challenger.
The Museum has a collection of almost 300 vehicles from over 26 countries.
The Blue Pool
The Pool constantly varies in colour. Very fine clay in suspension in the water diffracts light in different ways
producing a spectrum of colour sometimes green sometimes turquoise. Set north of the Purbeck Hills between Wareham and Corfe Castle off the A351.
News from Bournemouth - Bournemouth Echo
University - Bournemouth University
Bournemouth Cliffs, Sandbanks to Southbourne - Geology of the Wessex Coast, Field Trip Guide
Contents: Field Guides - Introduction | Chesil Beach Storms | Hengistbury Head | Highcliffe, Barton & Hordle
Geology | Highcliffe, Barton & Hordle Coast Erosion |Highcliffe, Barton & Hordle Bibliography | New Forest
Bibliography | Isle of Wight Bibliography | Solent Estuaries | Studland, South Haven Peninsula
Brownsea island [ Poole, Dorset ] - see National Trust
Atmospheric island of heath and woodland with wide variety of wildlife: Fine walks and spectacular views
of Poole Harbour; A haven for wildlife including friendly red squirrels, peacocks and deer; Trails for young
smugglers, historians and explorers; Escape the noise and stress of modern life and discover nature in this unspoilt setting
Jurassic Coast - The Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site Education pages
Bournemouth is located directly to the east of the "Jurassic Coast", a 95 mile section of beautiful and largely
unspoilt coastline recently designated a World Heritage Site. Apart from the beauty of much of the coastline,
the Jurassic Coast provides a complete geological record of the Jurassic period and a rich fossil record.
New Forest
The New Forest includes the largest remaining tracts of unenclosed pasture land, heathland and forest in the
south east of England. It is a genuine walker's paradise and a fantastic place for cycling with miles and miles
of traffic free tracks. The New Forest coast extends for 26 miles in length making it up to 76% of Hampshire's total coastline (33 miles). See New Forest Visitor Website.
Poole Harbour - see Town of Poole
Blandford - Blandford Forum Town Council
Brockenhurst - village in the heart of the New Forest
Brockenhurst is surrounded by woodland and attracts thousands of visitors all year around. Brockenhurst railway station offers frequent South West Trains services to Bournemouth. See Brockenhurst, New Forest, Hampshire
Christchurch
Once an important trading port, it is now a popular tourist destination. In bygone days smugglers used the
sheltered harbour and the town has had a long association with the military.
Christchurch is uniquely situated on the shores of its own harbour, close to the magnificent Dorset World
Heritage Coast and the tranquil New Forest National Park and only a short drive from the bustling nightlife of Bournemouth. See Visit Christchurch.
Poole - Tourist Board Poole
A bustling Quay, the best beaches in England and the stunning natural harbour make Poole, Dorset a natural
first choice on the South Coast. Poole guarantees you an exciting Summer getaway.
Ringwood - historic market town and Western Gateway to the New Forest
Located at a crossing point of the River Avon, west of the New Forest and north of Bournemouth. Ringwood is the home of the Ringwood Brewery, which produces a variety of cask ales and runs five pubs in the local
area. See Ringwood Town Council.
Swanage - small coastal town at the eastern end of the Isle of Purbeck
The main attraction of Swanage is the beach, but the town has many other interesting features like the 280
acre Durlston Castle and Country Park, boat trips around the bay [ during summer ] when there are some
fantastic views of the coastline. Swanage Steam Railway is also a big tourist attraction that runs through
Swanage and the Isle of Purbeck [ the 6 mile long railway line joins Swanage, Herston Halt, Harmans Cross and Corfe Castle ]. See Swanage Tourist Information
Wimborne - market town
Situated at the confluence of the River Stour and River Allen, five miles north of Poole. See Wimborne Town Council and Rural Dorset
Cuisine of Bournemouth
Guardian - Bournemouth food & drink
History of Bournemouth / Southern England
Bournemouth's history - Wikipedia
Lillie Langtry - British actress
Lillie Langtry (born Emilie Charlotte Le Breton), was a highly successful British actress born on the island of
Jersey. This renowned beauty had a number of prominent lovers, including the future king of England, Edward VII. See Wikipedia and Lillie Langtry Museum on the Internet
Just Bournemouth - Keith Rawlings
A portrait of the Bournemouth and its history, including unlikely facts and photographs.
Hardcover 160 pages (October 2005); Language: English; ISBN: 1904349390
A Regional History of the Railways of Great Britain: Southern England v. 2 (Regional Railway History Series)
H.P. White
The 2nd volume in the regional railway history series which describes the history of the railways in each
distinctive British region. This book covers Southern England. Each volume also outlines the social and
economic background which gives sense to traffic patterns, train services and even locomotive classes that
were built for specific needs. Each volume has text and is complemented by maps and photographs.
Hardcover 256 pages (November 26, 1992); Publisher: Atlantic Transport Publishers; Language: English; ISBN: 0946537771
Music, Art & Culture, Events & Entertainment
Arts Insitute of Bournemouth
Information about the range and content of specialist art, design and media courses which may be studied at
The Arts Institute at Bournemouth. It also offers prospective students a description of our facilities, the
support and guidance services available and the broader social and cultural aspects of student life.
The Arts Institute at Bournemouth a University sector college in Art,Design & Media
BIC Pavilion
The Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) is one of the most prestigious venues for conferences, exhibitions, entertainment and events. Owned and managed by Bournemouth Borough Council, the BIC
operates alongside its sister venues, The Pavilion Theatre and Ballroom and The Pier Theatre to provide the
event organiser and leisure visitor with some of the best facilities on England's sunny south coast.
Pine Walk Art Exhibition - in Bournemouth's Lower Gardens
Established over 50 years ago and one of the largest, and longest running, open air art displays in the country
. The exhibition is open to a wide range of artists: painters (watercolour paintings, oil paintings and much
more); photographers; sculptors and all artists creating a broad range of art for all to enjoy. See Bournemouth
.gov.uk - visual arts.
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum
19th-century paintings, sculptures and Japanese pieces.
artsindex.org
artsindex is a database of artists, arts organisations, arts groups/societies and venues for Poole, Bournemouth and Dorset.
German Christmas Market at Bournemouth Town Centre
Wander round the traditional wooden chalets featuring hand crafted goods including toys, delicate glass
ornaments for your Christmas tree, tin toys, candles in all shapes and sizes and hand made ceramics, or
simply enjoy delicious food & beverage specialties such as a tasty "Glühwein" (German Mulled Wine) or a
"Bratwurst" [ German Sausage ]. Open daily from 15. November until 23. December 2007. Additional information see City of Bournemouth. Hotel? See Hotels in Bournemouth.
Web Portal / Search Engine / Directories
Bournemouth.com - Tourist Information Guide
Accommodation, Attractions, Restaurants, Pubs, Self Catering, Nightclubs, Shops, Excursions, Activities
Bournemouth-info.com - Your online guide to Bournemouth
Devon - Devon County Council - Tourism - Discover Devon
Discover Devon is a portal website developed by local authorities in Devon, offering online visitor information,
accommodation booking, travel advice and an interactive search facility for local events and activities. It also
provides a wide range of other services to help people get around the county and enjoy what Devon has to offer.
Yahoo - Bournemouth Directories
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