Guidebook for Bournemouth
Food Scene
Urban Reef - Seafront Restaurant in Bournemouth
Undercliff DriveReef Encounter
Boscombe Spa RoadSambal Tumis
168-170 Holdenhurst RoadBaboo Ji Vegetarian Kitchen
487 489 Christchurch RoadShopping
Bournemouth
Castlepoint Shopping Park
Castle Lane WestSovereign Shopping Centre
600 Christchurch RdDolphin Centre
Sightseeing
Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre
BroadwayAnvil Point Lighthouse
Christchurch Priory Church
Quay RoadOld Castle Ruin with teas rooms and quant village. Good day out. Its run by the National Trust.
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Corfe Castle
Old Castle Ruin with teas rooms and quant village. Good day out. Its run by the National Trust.
A family House with beautiful gardens and extensive countryside estate. Run by National Trust.
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Kingston Lacy
A family House with beautiful gardens and extensive countryside estate. Run by National Trust.
Grade 1 listed Mansion situated on the cliff top with spectacular views across the Solent to the Isle of White
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Highcliffe Castle
Rothesay DriveGrade 1 listed Mansion situated on the cliff top with spectacular views across the Solent to the Isle of White
Christchurch
Brownsea Island Ferries - Sandbanks Kiosk
1 Ferry WayPoole Harbour
Poole Park
Poole ParkBoscombe Pier
2494 Undercliff DrBournemouth Beach
Getting Around
Avis Rent A Car
33-39 Southcote RdYou can get the bus at Boscombe Crescent, left of the traffic lights opposite Koh Thai Tappas. Bus number 1 goes all the way to Poole. Bus 1a and 1b will take you to Bournemouth. All of the busses mentioned will also take you to Christchurch in the opposite direction.
Idea of cost
Adult fares and tickets
1 day network ticket
£4.00
7 day network ticket
£17.00
30 day network ticket
£63.00
Flex tickets*
1 day flex
£3.70
7 day flex
£13.00
Child fares and tickets
1 day network ticket
£2.60
7 day network ticket
£16.00
Group fares and tickets
1 day network ticket
£12
*Please note this is a restricted zone
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Boscombe Bus Station
Ashley Road You can get the bus at Boscombe Crescent, left of the traffic lights opposite Koh Thai Tappas. Bus number 1 goes all the way to Poole. Bus 1a and 1b will take you to Bournemouth. All of the busses mentioned will also take you to Christchurch in the opposite direction.
Idea of cost
Adult fares and tickets
1 day network ticket
£4.00
7 day network ticket
£17.00
30 day network ticket
£63.00
Flex tickets*
1 day flex
£3.70
7 day flex
£13.00
Child fares and tickets
1 day network ticket
£2.60
7 day network ticket
£16.00
Group fares and tickets
1 day network ticket
£12
*Please note this is a restricted zone
Bournemouth (Coach Station)
Land Trains
Our scenic land trains take you along the beach between Alum Chine, Bournemouth Pier and Boscombe Pier. There’s also a new route taking you to Boscombe Precinct and Boscombe Chine Gardens
Ticket prices
Pay once you board the train.
Land Trains - All Routes
Adult per stage £2.80
Junior per stage £2.00
Unlimited daily use -1 adult £5.50
Unlimited daily use -1 junior £4.00
Unlimited daily use - family (2 adults/ 3 juniors) £18.00
Under 5's
1 x carer assisting disabled passenger Free
Free
The trains are wheelchair friendly.
Trains depart daily (April to Oct) and during school holidays as well as on weekends throughout the winter.
Routes
Bournemouth Pier to Boscomb
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Hengistbury Head Land Train
Land Trains
Our scenic land trains take you along the beach between Alum Chine, Bournemouth Pier and Boscombe Pier. There’s also a new route taking you to Boscombe Precinct and Boscombe Chine Gardens
Ticket prices
Pay once you board the train.
Land Trains - All Routes
Adult per stage £2.80
Junior per stage £2.00
Unlimited daily use -1 adult £5.50
Unlimited daily use -1 junior £4.00
Unlimited daily use - family (2 adults/ 3 juniors) £18.00
Under 5's
1 x carer assisting disabled passenger Free
Free
The trains are wheelchair friendly.
Trains depart daily (April to Oct) and during school holidays as well as on weekends throughout the winter.
Routes
Bournemouth Pier to Boscomb
Parks & Nature
Good place for walks and lovely views of Poole Bay. Great fro bird watching and picnic.
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Upton Country Park station
Good place for walks and lovely views of Poole Bay. Great fro bird watching and picnic.
Moors Valley Country Park och skog
Horton RoadAvon Heath Country Park
Brocks PineEntertainment & Activities
Steam train that runs for 6 miles through the Purbeck countryside past the ruin of Corfe Castle and to the Sandy Beach of Swanage.
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Swanage Railway station
Station RoadSteam train that runs for 6 miles through the Purbeck countryside past the ruin of Corfe Castle and to the Sandy Beach of Swanage.
Oceanarium
Pier Approach2 Bike Hire areas
www.frontbikehire.co.uk ( Much Cheaper)
www.koolcyclehirebournemouth.co.uk
Cycling On The Seafront
Rules for cycling on Bournemouth beach
You can cycle on the seafront, but pedestrians have priority so please be careful around them.
Restrictions
There are some areas where you can’t cycle. These are as following:
•All zig-zag pathways leading from the cliff top to promenade
•Access slopes leading onto Bournemouth Pier Approach, from the West Overcliff and East Overcliff
•Alum Chine
•Bournemouth Lower Central Gardens
During July and August you can’t cycle on the promenade between 10am and 6pm. Cycling on the seafront at these times could lead to prosecution.
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Boscombe Pier
2494 Undercliff Dr2 Bike Hire areas
www.frontbikehire.co.uk ( Much Cheaper)
www.koolcyclehirebournemouth.co.uk
Cycling On The Seafront
Rules for cycling on Bournemouth beach
You can cycle on the seafront, but pedestrians have priority so please be careful around them.
Restrictions
There are some areas where you can’t cycle. These are as following:
•All zig-zag pathways leading from the cliff top to promenade
•Access slopes leading onto Bournemouth Pier Approach, from the West Overcliff and East Overcliff
•Alum Chine
•Bournemouth Lower Central Gardens
During July and August you can’t cycle on the promenade between 10am and 6pm. Cycling on the seafront at these times could lead to prosecution.
BH Live Tickets
Exeter RoadVarious shows
Odeon Bournemouth BH2
Exeter CrescentVarious movies
Arts & Culture
Russell Cotes Road
Russell Cotes RoadHome Art Gallery and Museum given to the people of Bournemouth.
Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre
Westover RoadVarious events held
Fyren, Poole's Centre For The Arts
21 Kingland RdVarious events held