Debbie’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The beach is 20 minute walk away and is actually 8 miles long from Hengistbury Head to Sandbanks. Probably best to avoid right near pier as that's the busiest place. Harry Ramsden is great for fish and chips!
149 locals recommend
Bournemouth Beach
The beach is 20 minute walk away and is actually 8 miles long from Hengistbury Head to Sandbanks. Probably best to avoid right near pier as that's the busiest place. Harry Ramsden is great for fish and chips!
Lots of places to grab snacks and ice-cream! sometimes live music at the bandstand. Great crazy golf courses.
82 locals recommend
Bournemouth Parks - Lower Gardens
Lots of places to grab snacks and ice-cream! sometimes live music at the bandstand. Great crazy golf courses.
stunning natural headland. walk to the top for an amazing view of the harbour and Southbourne. walk to the end to a little beach and the most expensive beach huts in the UK! Hikers cafe offers refreshments. can get a small ferry to Mudeford Quay
264 locals recommend
Hengistbury Head
stunning natural headland. walk to the top for an amazing view of the harbour and Southbourne. walk to the end to a little beach and the most expensive beach huts in the UK! Hikers cafe offers refreshments. can get a small ferry to Mudeford Quay
You have to visit the quaint Town of Christchurch for the priory, the Quay and lovely shops and restaurants. You can hire a little boat for a trip up the river.
198 locals recommend
Christchurch
You have to visit the quaint Town of Christchurch for the priory, the Quay and lovely shops and restaurants. You can hire a little boat for a trip up the river.
Stunning harbour with pubs and restaurants- second biggest natural harbour in the world. Take boat trips to Brownsea Island and on a boat tour, if you are very, very lucky you may see dolphins!!
110 locals recommend
Poole Quay
The QuayStunning harbour with pubs and restaurants- second biggest natural harbour in the world. Take boat trips to Brownsea Island and on a boat tour, if you are very, very lucky you may see dolphins!!
A few minutes walk from here, hop on the train to maybe Southampton for excellent shopping, Winchester for cathedral and shopping or Weymouth.
33 locals recommend
Bournemouth station
Holdenhurst RoadA few minutes walk from here, hop on the train to maybe Southampton for excellent shopping, Winchester for cathedral and shopping or Weymouth.
Durdle Door
The famous Durdle Door and Lulworth cove are always a special treat!
Activities
Lots of shows throughout the year. we also have a large Odeon cinema complex with lots of restaurants.
46 locals recommend
Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre
Westover RoadLots of shows throughout the year. we also have a large Odeon cinema complex with lots of restaurants.
Fantastic museum and art gallery and I can recommend the tea and cakes!
110 locals recommend
Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
West Cliff PromenadeFantastic museum and art gallery and I can recommend the tea and cakes!
RockReef
outside you can zip wire from the pier to the beach!
Go and see some of the most expensive houses in Britain nestling up to a stunning beach. You can get a ferry here to go to Swanage and the Purbecks. You can also paddle board, kayakand windsurf here at a very shallow harbour - all equipment can be hired.
210 locals recommend
Sandbanks
Go and see some of the most expensive houses in Britain nestling up to a stunning beach. You can get a ferry here to go to Swanage and the Purbecks. You can also paddle board, kayakand windsurf here at a very shallow harbour - all equipment can be hired.
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre
LongthornsFantastic whole day out!
The Tank Museum
Linsay RoadIf you are interested this is the place for you!
You can ski or Bob or go down in a doughnut!
49 locals recommend
Snowtrax Alpine Activity Centre & Snowsports Shop
Matchams LaneYou can ski or Bob or go down in a doughnut!
In the New Forest visit the car museum with lots more than cars to see!
197 locals recommend
National Motor Museum, Beaulieu
In the New Forest visit the car museum with lots more than cars to see!
Food Scene
Less than 10 minutes walk from here is our favourite restaurant! The £10 2 course lunch (12-3 mon to fri) is both tasty and brilliant value!
9 locals recommend
Kala Thai Restaurant & Bar
127 Old Christchurch RoadLess than 10 minutes walk from here is our favourite restaurant! The £10 2 course lunch (12-3 mon to fri) is both tasty and brilliant value!
Harry Ramsden's
Undercliff DriveRight by the pier, great restaurant and takeaway.