Briony’s Happy Holiday Guide
Sightseeing
Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
West Cliff PromenadeGorgeous victorian house, gallery and museum
Woodland with play trail and wooden sculptures to climb on, a miniature railway, cafe, play areas, high lines adventure. Fab for kids.
262 locals recommend
Moors Valley Country Park and Forest
Horton RoadWoodland with play trail and wooden sculptures to climb on, a miniature railway, cafe, play areas, high lines adventure. Fab for kids.
Lovely nature reserve perfect for dog walking, scooting, or a level car-free walk to a pretty beach with beach huts and cafe.
91 locals recommend
Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre
BroadwayLovely nature reserve perfect for dog walking, scooting, or a level car-free walk to a pretty beach with beach huts and cafe.
New cinema complex with lots of cinema screens and restaurants
63 locals recommend
Odeon Bournemouth BH2
Exeter CrescentNew cinema complex with lots of cinema screens and restaurants
Fantastic ruined castle with gorgeous village. Catch the steam train from here to Swanage.
425 locals recommend
Corfe Castle
Fantastic ruined castle with gorgeous village. Catch the steam train from here to Swanage.
Amazing small fossil museum on beautiful coast line.
28 locals recommend
The Etches Collection, Museum of Jurassic Marine Life
Amazing small fossil museum on beautiful coast line.
Stonehenge
Famous historic site
RockReef
Fun climbing centre for all ages, with a zip wire over the sea!
Sweet landscaped garden with fairy theme. Hunt for the fairy doors and climb in the beautiful wooden treehouses.
41 locals recommend
Furzey Gardens
School LaneSweet landscaped garden with fairy theme. Hunt for the fairy doors and climb in the beautiful wooden treehouses.
Lively theme park, includes Peppa Pig World. Expensive but kids love it.
360 locals recommend
Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World
Lively theme park, includes Peppa Pig World. Expensive but kids love it.
Marwell Zoo
Thompson's LaneFantastic Zoo
Great outdoor wooden play areas with lots of animals to see.
98 locals recommend
New Forest Wildlife Park
Deerleap LaneGreat outdoor wooden play areas with lots of animals to see.
Food scene
The Larder House
4 Southbourne GroveFab restaurant with cool hidden victorian bar upstairs
Ludo Lounge
34 Southbourne GroveLarge bar cafe with good food and plenty of room for kids
Makla Deli
217 Seabourne RdLively Morroccan restaurant with simple nice food
Luxurious, fancy restaurant with incredible views over the harbour. Pricey but delicious.
102 locals recommend
The Jetty
95 MudefordLuxurious, fancy restaurant with incredible views over the harbour. Pricey but delicious.
Dicky's
54-56 Southbourne GroveLovely place for drinks at the bar, or dinner. No kids allowed.
Amazing views, right on the beach. Gorgeous breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
149 locals recommend
Urban Reef - Seafront Restaurant in Bournemouth
Undercliff DriveAmazing views, right on the beach. Gorgeous breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
Neighbourhoods
Laid back high street with independent coffee shops, small supermarkets, delis, bakeries, restaurants, bars and post office. Everything you need!
48 locals recommend
Southbourne
Laid back high street with independent coffee shops, small supermarkets, delis, bakeries, restaurants, bars and post office. Everything you need!