With seven miles of golden sands and sparkling sea, the vibrant cosmopolitan town of Bournemouth has it all - a vast variety of shops and restaurants, buzzing nightlife and endless countryside with beautiful award winning gardens and water sports galore.
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Fan of the sand between your toes? Then a trip to Bournemouth is in order! Their seven mile stretch of golden sands has won numerous awards. You’ll find a variety of shops, restaurants and too. And the scenery is spectacular. What else would you expect? Bournemouth sits right on the edge of the Jurassic Coast, a 95-mile section of unspoilt coastline and one of the UK’s designated World Heritage Sites.
Bournemouth’s renowned seven mile stretch of beaches runs from Hengistbury Head in the east to Sandbanks, near Poole, in the west. Sandbanks is famed for its coastal beauty and has become something of a hotspot for the rich and famous. So keep your eyes peeled while you’re strolling along the beach with your ice cream. You never know who you might spot.
If you’re looking for a leisurely way to see the Bournemouth seafront, then try the pier to pier walk. This gentle one mile walk along the promenade from Bournemouth Pier to Boscombe Pier is a great way to take in the sights and sounds of the seaside. And there are plenty of places to stop for a cup of tea and a slice of cake too. Lovely.
But if you’re a serious walking fan then a journey to the Jurassic Coast is a must. This World Heritage Site stretches from Old Harry Rocks in Dorset to Orcombe Point in East Devon and is regarded as the most geologically diverse coastline in the world. Experts love exploring the exposed cliff sections, which offer an insight into a 185 million year old landscape. All that complex geology makes for some spectacular scenery. Just to the west of Bournemouth are the beautiful chalk cliffs at Studland Bay. And a real visual treat awaits a little further to the west at Old Harry Rocks, a certified Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It’s believed that these magnificent chalk stacks were once connected to The Needles on The Isle of Wight. It’s not hard to see why.
Top 10 things to do in and around Bournemouth
1. Poole - Bournemouth's neighbour, is famous for boasting the world's second largest natural harbour and for the area of Sandbanks as one of the most expensive places to live.
2. Corfe Castle - one of Britain's most majestic ruins. The castle controlled the gateway through the Purbeck Hills in the time of William the Conqueror.
3. Swanage - this small town surrounds a beautiful curved bay. It has many attractions including the Purbeck coast path, heritage centre, gardens and beautiful Purbeck stone buildings.
4. The New Forest National Park - a royal playground for William the Conqueror. It remains largely unchanged with miles and miles of unspoilt ancient landscapes, wild ponies and deer, disused railways and leafy lanes.
5. Jurassic Coastline World Heritage Site - outstanding fossil localities and stunning rock and cliff formations including the famous arched Durdle Door.
6. Cerne Abbas - A charming village with abbey ruins and Tudor cottages and a very famous giant carved into the chalk hillside.
7. Take a mini bus tour - Discover all the famous places around Dorset with a personal guide in the comfort of a mini bus. Call our Activity Booking Centre to find out more: 0845 051 1700 or book online.
8. Portsmouth - spend a naval day in the city and see famous war ships at the historic Dockyard or shop 'til you drop.
9. Shaftesbury - Quaint, cobbled and very steep, Gold Hill is the star of the old Hovis advert and can be found in this beautiful town. Wander around the traditional shops or enjoy a cream tea in one of the many cafes and restaurants.
10. Christchurch - a small Saxon town with castle ruins, a quaint Quay, boutiques, celebrity restaurants and an infamous food festival which takes place each year.
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