had me going Things To Do In Bournemouth - including Bonus 5 Free Activities
An insiders guide to the top things to do in Bournemouth, either you are on holiday in Bournemouth or are a local resident seeing for something extra to do. All about the top 5 things to do in Bournemouth, along with local insider tips on the Top 5 Free Things To Do In Bournemouth.
Things To Do In Bournemouth - including Bonus 5 Free Activities
Bournemouth Activities - So many things to do in Bournemouth
One of the most happening parts of the Uk's south coast, there is so much to do both on & off the water. There easily is something for everybody to do...
Things To Do In Bournemouth - Top 5 Activities
1. Go to the Bournemouth Oceanarium
Through the Lower Gardens and next to the pier is the Oceanarium, this attraction has sea life from all over the world from The Amazon to the Florida Keys. You can walk through the shark tunnel and enjoy seeing the sting rays.
Crystal-clear waters and naturally-themed habitats allow close encounters with a dazzling array of underwater life from elegant seahorses to sinister tropical sharks. Journey below the outside of the worlds most rivers; the Amazon, Ganges and the Nile and meet weird and remarkable creatures like the upside-down catfish and the giant pacu.
2. Hire a customary beach hut
Take to the beach in style by hiring a beach hut and be a part of a great British tradition. You can't get a more customary thing to do in Bournemouth! Did you know Bournemouth invented the beach hut back in 1908 and still rents out the oldest in the world?
Alternatively you could hire one of the new funky surf reef 'beach pods', based at Boscombe Beach - the greatest in style.
3. Take to the sky with the Bournemouth Balloon
Located in the Lower Gardens, someone else of Bournemouth's top attractions is the Bournemouth Eye (or now called Bournemouth Balloon). The Bournemouth Balloon is the town's talk to the London Eye. It transports it's passengers up in a balloon where they can see the whole area from the New Forest to the Isle of Wight. This polite trip is the premier way to see the stunning scenery of Bournemouth and the surrounding areas.
As one of the very unique things to do in Bournemouth this helium-filled balloon is fixed to the ground by a steel cable and a winch system takes the balloon 500 feet up, giving its riders 360 degree panoramic views over the town, its beaches and the surrounding Dorset countryside.
The balloon operates seasonally, from 9 am until late 7 days a week, from Easter until the end of September. Any way it is weather-dependent and on stormy days doesn't fly.
4. Plan the rest of your trip with a Bournemouth City Sightseeing tour
This extended tour now takes you through Christchurch, Bournemouth and Poole in a tour persisting 80 minutes. Bournemouth lies in the heart of Dorset on the South Coast and has seven miles of golden sands and sparkling sea. The vibrant cosmopolitan town has it all - a vast collection of shops, restaurants theatres & shows plus a buzzing night life. It is home to gorgeous parks and Bournemouth's Gardens. Take the tour and plan your visit with City Sightseeing Bournemouth which will highlight all the things to do and see while your stay. You can hop on and off at your freedom at the 22 comfortably located stops which are positioned along the route.
Take your pick from Sandbanks Beach in Poole, the beach at Durley Chine, Solent Beach in Christchurch or inspect all three with your 24 hour valid ticket! Relax in Poole Park where old and young visitors alike will enjoy the play park, tiny railway and boating lake. Roam around the shops and museum at Poole Quay or hop off at Sandbanks Peninsula and see the homes of the rich and famous! Spend the evening enjoying a meal or drink in captivating Bournemouth town centre or try one of the bars at West Cliff. Poole Quay also offers a range of restaurants and pubs and the Aruba Bar can be found on Bournemouth Pier. There are many things to do and see in and around Bournemouth, so let City Sightseeing highlight all the best attractions and help you to make the most of your stay.
5. Learn To Windsurf at Uk's No1 Spot with the Poole Windsurfing School
When seeing for things to do in Bournemouth, holiday makers and locals often forget that they can take windsurfing lessons and learn to windsurf at the Uk's No1 spot, Poole Harbour. It is just around the corner from Bournemouth and being the second largest natural harbour in the world, with a designated area for watersports, it easily is the Uk's No1 Spot to learn to windsurf.
Check out the Poole Windsurfing Video Guided Tour to see what you could be getting up to while your stay in Bournemouth.
As an expanding or backup to the above we have also compiled a list from our insider local knowledge of the top 5 free things to do in Bournemouth! incorporate some or all of the following free Bournemouth traveler activities and you can justify one or two of the great paid for experiences, such as windsurfing lessons at the Poole Windsurfing School.
Top 5 Free Things To Do In Bournemouth
1. Do the Pier to Pier Walk
Start at either Bournemouth or Boscombe Pier and stop at the other. Enjoy the scenic Roam along the head somewhere and treat yourself to coffee and cake at one of the many cafes, restaurants or hotels at either end.
2. Take a Roam through Bournemouth gardens
Bournemouth is illustrious for its gardens (Grade Ii listed gardens) which are split into three areas of Victorian beauty - starting with the Lower Gardens, adjacent to the sea and prominent to the Central Gardens in the town centre and then the Upper Gardens.
The award winning gardens have colourful flower displays and comprise a stream, ice-cream kiosks and mini golf. In the summer what good way to relax than to listen to the music from the Pine Walk bandstand or visit the aviary or art exhibition? The Bournemouth gardens are like no other as they have a whole wealth of things to keep its visitors interested.
3. Cycle from Bournemouth to Hengistbury Head
If you want to see the illustrious 7 miles of beaches then taking to 2 wheels is a smart way to get around. Cruise along the head somewhere towards the illustrious Sandbanks beaches and if you are feeling adventurous, over the chain ferry and into the Purbecks.
Going in the other direction you can cycling out to Hengistbury Head where you can even take a land train to Christchurch Harbour.
4. Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
Visit one of the most prominent and captivating museum-houses in England. It holds collections of international status and reflects the Victorian fascination with world cultures. One of the more cultural things to do in Bournemouth, the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum is just up the road from the beach at Bournemouth pier.
5. Swim in the Sea
Maybe the most 'done' of all Bournemouth traveler attractions is to take a swim in the sea at one of Bournemouth's golden sand beaches. It's free to swim in the ocean and enjoy Bournemouth's beaches.
Enjoy your stay - you easily won't run out of things to do in Bournemouth!
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