The Bournemouth Guide

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Explore beyond the beach

Bournemouth’s neighbourhoods, the towns and villages around Poole Bay, and what the coast has to offer season by season.

Towns

Towns around the bay

Sandbanks and Poole Harbour
Town

Poole

A natural harbour, the golden sands of Sandbanks and a historic quay, just west of Bournemouth.
Christchurch Priory in the medieval town of Christchurch
Town

Christchurch

A riverside medieval town with a priory, a quay and easy access to Hengistbury Head.

Neighbourhoods

Villages & neighbourhoods

Boscombe Pier and seafront
village

Boscombe

Bournemouth's creative quarter surf, street art, a restored pier and independent cafés.
Westbourne's Victorian shopping arcade
village

Westbourne

An elegant Victorian arcade quarter of delis, brunch spots and independent shops.
The clifftop above Southbourne beach
village

Southbourne

A village-feel clifftop suburb with a relaxed high street and dog-friendly sands.

Season by season

Bournemouth all year round

Spring

Spring in Bournemouth

Bay Run, blossom & quieter beaches

 Summer

Summer in Bournemouth

Peak beach season & the Air Festival

 Autumn

Autumn in Bournemouth

Arts, food & coastal walks

 Winter

Winter in Bournemouth

Christmas Tree Wonderland & festive markets

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