Sparkling on the south coast of England is the vibrant Dorset seaside town of Bournemouth, situated between the New Forest and Poole. During the summer, the town just doesn’t stop with fantastic beaches and activities to enjoy during the day, and an endless choice of restaurants, pubs and clubs available through the night!
Bournemouth is popular with the surfing crowd, and as part of a regeneration project £11 million is being spent in Boscombe (10 minutes drive from Bournemouth or 25 minutes walk) to build a reef so that better and more surfing days are ensured. During July and August when the waves are mellower, the reef will cause a lagoon effect in the area making it perfect for families enjoying beach life in Bournemouth.
Whilst you couldn’t have your holiday to Bournemouth without taking in the seven miles of golden beach, enjoying the sand, the sea and many other water sports, there are also many fabulous parks and gardens, as well as fantastic shops and plenty of cultural visits to keep the most discerning visitor happy; the Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre arranges guided walks for visitors to get the most of the town!
Visit the Russell Cotes Art Gallery and Museum, an interesting looking Victorian villa where you may view a collection of important paintings and sculptures, ceramics and furniture. There are child facilities and a cafe, as well as the house to explore. In Bournemouth you will discover many other museums, castles, churches and stately homes, and of course the town is surrounded by stunning countryside and is just east of England’s only UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, the Jurassic Coast, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
There are many hotels in Bournemouth, as well as self catering apartments, bed and breakfast lodges and guesthouses, and with over 250 restaurants, there certainly is an excellent choice of eateries, from fish and chips to gourmet delights.
The town also has its own airport which is situated inland to the north east, with schedule, low cost and charter flights flying from Bournemouth International Airport to many destinations within Eastern and Western Europe. You can take holidays from Bournemouth to Spain, the Canary Islands and Balearic Islands, Egypt, Bulgaria, Greece, to name but a few! Hire car may be arranged from either the airport or downtown with easyCar.com or there are two stations in Bournemouth if travelling by train.
If you are lucky enough to be in Bournemouth at the end of August the Bournemouth Air Festival runs for four days and includes a show by the Red Arrows. In 2009 it was held from the 20th to 23rd August. Bourne Free a Gay Pride festival is held in Bournemouth in the summer too.
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Bournemouth is a a cracking night out and a great place to visit. Its got excellent night life, the sea front and lots of attractions. It was voted by the Guardian as one of the top staycation locations.
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