I'm very well qualified to bring you this post today, as I spent a whopping SIX years living in the English seaside town of Bournemouth. While my time in Bournemouth came to an abrupt but needed end in 2009, my memories of the town and its suburbs will linger forever. Rather than bore anyone out there with personal stuff in Bournemouth, this is MY top 5 things to do in Bournemouth - I hope it provides some decent tips for all visitors to Bournemouth, a town which is embedded into my heart...this post has been coming for about 10 years now so it finally sees the light of day.
1. The beach in Bournemouth
No visit to Bournemouth is complete without a trip to one of the many beaches which lend the town to the English Channel. If you're looking for a beach to relax then Bournemouth has it - if you want to party on a beach then Bournemouth also has it! It's just a top place to check out the southern England coastline. The beaches have won awards because they are so well kept and they are busy and lively in the summer. That's not to say you can't find a quiet spot to basque in the English sun.
2. Bar crawl in Bournemouth
Bournemouth is littered with an incredible range of bars, pubs, clubs and restaurants! It makes it an absolutely ideal and amazing place for pub crawls. Start on the Christchurch Road and walk your way down to the square visiting as many drinking establishments as you can. The summers are the best time with beer gardens galore and loads of happy people out partying!
3. The Wave Balloon
Everybody in Bournemouth knows what the "Wave Balloon" is and you should head there in the summer for epic views of the south coast of England. Situated in Bournemouth's summer gardens, this is unmissable in summer months as it rears itself into the sky. It's a hot air balloon near the seafront. It's attached by a huge cord and is as safe as it is popular. Expect queues, but expect good views!
4. The Russell Cotes Museum and Art Gallery
This is actually quite untouristy and unknown even by Bournemouth standards but it is unique and totally worth a visit. Mixing Italian, Scottish and Japanese influences this serves as your art experience in the popular seaside town. Best of all it won't be too busy and has a view over the beach!
5. Watching Football: The Cherries, AFC Bournemouth
Head to the football stadium called Dean Court (and latterly known as the Goldsands Stadium) to watch AFC Bournemouth. Nicknamed the Cherries, Bournemouth are in the third tier of the English League with ambitions to move up the league ladders.
The Cherries are a great family friendly club and the stadium also holds regular events so it's worth checking out while you're in Bournemouth.
How to get to Bournemouth
From London you can get a bus or a train easily. They are regular and affordable and only take a few hours.
But a better fact is that Bournemouth has its own international airport!! Not a lot of people know that, they even had flights to New York at one point, and used to fly to Belfast so check what airports fly into it when you're about to head and you might get a lucky cheap deal.
That completes my top 5 list and rundown on what to see and do in Bournemouth in Dorset on the south coast of England.
1. The beach in Bournemouth
No visit to Bournemouth is complete without a trip to one of the many beaches which lend the town to the English Channel. If you're looking for a beach to relax then Bournemouth has it - if you want to party on a beach then Bournemouth also has it! It's just a top place to check out the southern England coastline. The beaches have won awards because they are so well kept and they are busy and lively in the summer. That's not to say you can't find a quiet spot to basque in the English sun.
2. Bar crawl in Bournemouth
Bournemouth is littered with an incredible range of bars, pubs, clubs and restaurants! It makes it an absolutely ideal and amazing place for pub crawls. Start on the Christchurch Road and walk your way down to the square visiting as many drinking establishments as you can. The summers are the best time with beer gardens galore and loads of happy people out partying!
3. The Wave Balloon
Everybody in Bournemouth knows what the "Wave Balloon" is and you should head there in the summer for epic views of the south coast of England. Situated in Bournemouth's summer gardens, this is unmissable in summer months as it rears itself into the sky. It's a hot air balloon near the seafront. It's attached by a huge cord and is as safe as it is popular. Expect queues, but expect good views!
4. The Russell Cotes Museum and Art Gallery
This is actually quite untouristy and unknown even by Bournemouth standards but it is unique and totally worth a visit. Mixing Italian, Scottish and Japanese influences this serves as your art experience in the popular seaside town. Best of all it won't be too busy and has a view over the beach!
5. Watching Football: The Cherries, AFC Bournemouth
Head to the football stadium called Dean Court (and latterly known as the Goldsands Stadium) to watch AFC Bournemouth. Nicknamed the Cherries, Bournemouth are in the third tier of the English League with ambitions to move up the league ladders.
The Cherries are a great family friendly club and the stadium also holds regular events so it's worth checking out while you're in Bournemouth.
How to get to Bournemouth
From London you can get a bus or a train easily. They are regular and affordable and only take a few hours.
But a better fact is that Bournemouth has its own international airport!! Not a lot of people know that, they even had flights to New York at one point, and used to fly to Belfast so check what airports fly into it when you're about to head and you might get a lucky cheap deal.
That completes my top 5 list and rundown on what to see and do in Bournemouth in Dorset on the south coast of England.
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