VIsitor Information Bureau, Westover Rd, Bournemouth, Dorset BH1 2BU
Tel: 0845 051 1700 Email: info@bournemouth.gov.uk
Find out more about Bournemouth 

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum, East Cliff, Bournemouth BH1 3AA
Tel: 01202 451858
FInd out more about Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum

Boat Trips can be taken from Bournemouth Pier with The Dorset Belles Tel: 01202 558550 and seasonally with the Waverley paddle steamer Tel: 0845 130 4647
Open the attached Adobe Acrobat file for full details of all boat trips   jurassic_coast_by_boat (1.39 Mb)

 Bournemouth is a superb resort and offers something for everyone.

The list of things to do is as long as the beach itself.  Renowned for its seven miles of blue flag, golden beaches and beautiful parks and gardens, Bournemouth blends the contemporary with the traditional to ensure you are truly spoilt for choice.

Bournemouth beach is one big playground! There is pedalo and boat hire, jet-skiing, banana boats and volleyball to name just a few.  For kids, there is a bouncy castle, a land train and traditional amusements at the pier, as well as a free beach games club in the summer.  Bournemouth also has a pioneering Kidzone wristband scheme to ensure a quick and easy reunion should your child wander off. 

In the evening, Bournemouth literally buzzes with restaurants, bars, clubs and shows.  Why not take in a concert at the Pier Theatre, watch the magnificent firework display on a Friday or one of the many performances in the various parks and gardens.  Bournemouth has over 2000 acres of beautiful, award winning gardens to relax in, each with their own unique style. 

In town, you can ride on an open top bus or go up in the Bournemouth Eye, a giant helium balloon which takes you 500ft above Bournemouth for awe-inspiring views.  Or you can shop 'til you drop in Bournemouth's eclectic mix of major stores and small boutiques. 

Getting There

By Train:  SouthWest trains operate a regular and speedy service direct form London Waterloo.  Virgin Trains also have direct services to Reading, Oxford, Birmingham and the Midlands, the Northeast and Scotland.  Contact National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950 or visit their website.

By Bus: The CoastlinX53 stops at Bournemouth.
Find out more about the Jurassic Coast Bus Service

There are many other bus services in and around Bournemouth, contact Traveline on 0870 608 2 608 or visit their website for more information

By Coach: National Express operates direct coach services to Bournemouth throughout the year. Contact them on Tel: 08705 808080 or visit Traveline for further information.

By Road: from the east, from the M27 continue along the A31. Just past Ringwood turn left at the Ashley Heath Roundabout and along the A338 to Bournemouth. 

From Bath, follow the A36 to Salisbury and then the A338 to Bournemouth.

From the west, follow the A35 straight to Bournemouth. 

By Air: Bournemouth International Airport has regular scheduled and chartered flights from the UK and abroad.