Guidebook for Bournemouth
Drinks & Nightlife
Chaplin's & The Cellar Bar
529 Christchurch RdFood Scene
Urban Reef - Seafront Restaurant in Bournemouth
Undercliff DrivePizzeria Via Roma
522 Christchurch RdA Hungarian family run bakery creating wonderful and original breads and pastries.
There’s a tiny cafe there too, in case you can’t wait!
It’s a 12 minute walk from our house and worth it.
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M's Bakery
805 Christchurch RdA Hungarian family run bakery creating wonderful and original breads and pastries.
There’s a tiny cafe there too, in case you can’t wait!
It’s a 12 minute walk from our house and worth it.
Arts & Culture
Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
West Cliff Promenadehttp://www.bnss.org.uk/
This is a rare and interesting resource, Look on their website to see if your visit coincides with any particular talk that you may be interested in.
There is a lot to look at, and people running it are friendly and will show you round on open days.
Please see website for extra information - link is above.
Bournemouth Natural Science Society
39 Christchurch Rdhttp://www.bnss.org.uk/
This is a rare and interesting resource, Look on their website to see if your visit coincides with any particular talk that you may be interested in.
There is a lot to look at, and people running it are friendly and will show you round on open days.
Please see website for extra information - link is above.
Parks & Nature
I-Centre ye-Visitor ye-Hengistbury Head
BroadwayFantastic place to wander and hike or just take in stunning views.
Great for birdwatching and dolphin spotting.
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I-Durlston Country Park ne-National Nature Reserve
Lighthouse RoadFantastic place to wander and hike or just take in stunning views.
Great for birdwatching and dolphin spotting.
A fine sandy Blue Flag Beach, a stone's throw away from us, about 7 minutes walk.
The beachfront and Pier was recently renovated by famous designer Wayne Hemingway.
We are fortunate to have nice places to eat on the actual beach front, as well as a Surfing and Paddle boarding School and a free Keep Fit Coastal Activity Park.
You can also find Volleyball nets and a pay as you go Bar B Q station.
The Fantastic Sunsets and Sunrises are free of Charge!
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Boscombe Beach
A fine sandy Blue Flag Beach, a stone's throw away from us, about 7 minutes walk.
The beachfront and Pier was recently renovated by famous designer Wayne Hemingway.
We are fortunate to have nice places to eat on the actual beach front, as well as a Surfing and Paddle boarding School and a free Keep Fit Coastal Activity Park.
You can also find Volleyball nets and a pay as you go Bar B Q station.
The Fantastic Sunsets and Sunrises are free of Charge!
Sightseeing
Studland Naturist Beach
Iconic small rustic pub in Worth Matravers, very good beer, often mentioned as pub of the year.
Occasional musical evenings, but if you go in the daytime there are marvelous walks to and from there.
Not to be missed.
Also has a small fossil museum, as the owner is an expert in this field.
Set in the heart of The Purbeck Quarries
- hence the name -
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The Square and Compass
Worth MatraversIconic small rustic pub in Worth Matravers, very good beer, often mentioned as pub of the year.
Occasional musical evenings, but if you go in the daytime there are marvelous walks to and from there.
Not to be missed.
Also has a small fossil museum, as the owner is an expert in this field.
Set in the heart of The Purbeck Quarries
- hence the name -
Beautiful ancient village.
Corfe Castle towers above this small and perfectly formed village.
It has a lot of history, many battles fought to gain control of this well positioned castle.
There is also a museum of small things there which is free.
Lovely pubs and restaurants as well as beautiful walks. #
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Corfe Castle
Beautiful ancient village.
Corfe Castle towers above this small and perfectly formed village.
It has a lot of history, many battles fought to gain control of this well positioned castle.
There is also a museum of small things there which is free.
Lovely pubs and restaurants as well as beautiful walks. #
Entertainment & Activities
Theatre as well as Pavillion Dance - a welcome new addition.
8 minute bus ride.
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Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre
Westover RoadTheatre as well as Pavillion Dance - a welcome new addition.
8 minute bus ride.
Odeon Bournemouth BH2
Exeter Crescent 8 minute bus ride
ABC Cinema
27 Westover Rd 8 minute bus ride from here.
Famous venue, including many shows and Bands as well as conferences etc.
8 minute bus ride from us.
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I-Centre International Centre
Exeter RoadFamous venue, including many shows and Bands as well as conferences etc.
8 minute bus ride from us.
The O2 Music venue is really near us, within 5 minutes walking distance, many live bands play there.
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O2 Academy Bournemouth
570 Christchurch RdThe O2 Music venue is really near us, within 5 minutes walking distance, many live bands play there.
Essentials
ALDI
9-23 Palmerston Rd5 minutes walk
Lidl
Old Christchurch Road5 minutes walk
Sainsbury's
637-641 Christchurch Rd8 minutes walk