Guidebook for Bournemouth
Food Scene
The Stable Pizza
7-10 Westover RoadGreat Pizzas
Nativ
276 Old Christchurch RdGreat African cuisine at a reasonable price
Rick Stein, Sandbanks
10-14 Banks RdGreat seafood with fabulous views
Really cool restaurant on the beach, great for brunch
149 locals recommend
Urban Reef - Seafront Restaurant in Bournemouth
Undercliff DriveReally cool restaurant on the beach, great for brunch
NEO Restaurant
Exeter RoadGreat views by the pier. Not a cheap option however
Drinks & Nightlife
Hilton Bournemouth
Terrace RoadGreat views, trendy
Canvas
45 Poole HillGreat music
Parks & Nature
Hengistbury Head
Beautiful scenery, lovely walks
Bournemouth Beach
Seven miles of golden sandy beaches
Studland Nature Reserve
Beach RoadBeautiful Vies, stunning walks
Lulworth Cove
Stunning views and great walks
Arts & Culture
Great to understand more about Bournemouth, its history. Also includes art and artifacts from around the world.
110 locals recommend
Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
West Cliff PromenadeGreat to understand more about Bournemouth, its history. Also includes art and artifacts from around the world.
Shopping
The Square
Lots of great highstreet shops
Great for shopping on wet days. Has lots of the high street stores
33 locals recommend
Castlepoint Shopping Centre
Castle Lane WestGreat for shopping on wet days. Has lots of the high street stores
A beautiful place to shop. More individual stores and a great walk to the harbour too
198 locals recommend
Christchurch
A beautiful place to shop. More individual stores and a great walk to the harbour too
Entertainment & Activities
Great brand new movie theatre with reclining seats and lots of restaurants
63 locals recommend
Odeon Bournemouth BH2
Exeter CrescentGreat brand new movie theatre with reclining seats and lots of restaurants
Poole Harbour Watersports
284 Sandbanks RdGreat for windsurfing, kyaking paddleboarding etc
Getting Around
The train station is just over five minutes walk away and can take you to Poole, Weymouth in one direction and to London in the other.
33 locals recommend
Bournemouth station
Holdenhurst RoadThe train station is just over five minutes walk away and can take you to Poole, Weymouth in one direction and to London in the other.
The buses take you everywhere and the bus stop is less than a five minute walk away.
Yellow Buses Office
Avenue RoadThe buses take you everywhere and the bus stop is less than a five minute walk away.
Front Bike Hire
Undercliff DriveGreat place to hire a bike and explore the area