Our Guide for making the most of your stay in Bournemouth
Food Scene
Great independent burger joint in the heart of Bournemouth. Highly rated
14 locals recommend
7Bone Burger Co. - Bournemouth
9 Gervis PlGreat independent burger joint in the heart of Bournemouth. Highly rated
Great for a bite to eat pub style just along the road.
You can walk to this great family friendly pub in less than 5 minutes!
Lynton Court Table Table
47 Christchurch RdGreat for a bite to eat pub style just along the road.
You can walk to this great family friendly pub in less than 5 minutes!
The Mandarin Fusion
196-198 Old Christchurch RdOne of Bournemouth's most established oriental restaurants
Aruba
Pier ApproachGreat food, drink and views! right above the pier
Great place to eat right on the seafront. Take a walk through Boscombe Gardens and Chine to work up an appetite!
149 locals recommend
Urban Reef - Seafront Restaurant in Bournemouth
Undercliff DriveGreat place to eat right on the seafront. Take a walk through Boscombe Gardens and Chine to work up an appetite!
The Stable Pizza
7-10 Westover RoadGreat wood fired pizza and craft beers
The oldest Indian restaurant in Bournemouth is the award winning Taj Mahal in Westbourne. Our firm favorite for a meal and they offer take away!
Tuesday is Banquet night at £13.96 per person. Well worth a visit if you like a curry.
Taj Mahal II
38 High StThe oldest Indian restaurant in Bournemouth is the award winning Taj Mahal in Westbourne. Our firm favorite for a meal and they offer take away!
Tuesday is Banquet night at £13.96 per person. Well worth a visit if you like a curry.
Moose Kitchen
53 Bourne AvenueTop rated restaurant. Great place
Entertainment & Activities
AFC Bournemouth
Bournemouth Gardens are second only to the glorious beachfront for what Bournemouth has to offer and a must see. Beautifully landscaped gardens with a stream running through and cafe's, benches, crazy golf and regular arts and music events.
82 locals recommend
Bournemouth Parks - Lower Gardens
Bournemouth Gardens are second only to the glorious beachfront for what Bournemouth has to offer and a must see. Beautifully landscaped gardens with a stream running through and cafe's, benches, crazy golf and regular arts and music events.
Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre
Westover RoadArts & Culture
This grade II listed museum & art gallery is an absolute treasure. A must see. Walk along the Overcliff towards the pier and you will see it on your right.
110 locals recommend
Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
West Cliff PromenadeThis grade II listed museum & art gallery is an absolute treasure. A must see. Walk along the Overcliff towards the pier and you will see it on your right.
Parks & Nature
Hengistbury Head
Stour Valley Nature Reserve
43 Granby RdEssentials
Great supermarket with in store bakery, pizza counter (for home cooking), clothes, pharmacy, McDonald's etc
26 locals recommend
Asda Bournemouth Superstore
Saint Pauls Road Great supermarket with in store bakery, pizza counter (for home cooking), clothes, pharmacy, McDonald's etc
Sightseeing
The Pier approach is a good starting point for exploring Bournemouth on foot. There are places to eat, attractions and a safe traffic free environment for children.
From here you can visit the beach, take a stroll along the seafront towards Poole, walk through the gardens to the town square and shops.
132 locals recommend
Bournemouth Pier
Pier ApproachThe Pier approach is a good starting point for exploring Bournemouth on foot. There are places to eat, attractions and a safe traffic free environment for children.
From here you can visit the beach, take a stroll along the seafront towards Poole, walk through the gardens to the town square and shops.
Poole Quay
The QuayLulworth Cove
Durdle Door
A must see and one of the most iconic vistas in Dorset.
Great place to visit for harbourside crabbing, seafood stalls a pub, beach cafe and lovely walk along the seafront. You can take the passenger ferry to mudeford spit and walk over Hengistbury Head or just marvel at some of the most expensive beach huts in the world!
95 locals recommend
Mudeford Quay
Mudeford QuayGreat place to visit for harbourside crabbing, seafood stalls a pub, beach cafe and lovely walk along the seafront. You can take the passenger ferry to mudeford spit and walk over Hengistbury Head or just marvel at some of the most expensive beach huts in the world!
Everything Else
Lansdowne Campus Bournemouth University Library
12 St Paul's LnBournemouth University, Talbot Campus
Wallisdown Road