BOURNEMOUTH Economic Travel Guide
Journey to the south coast of England..
Bournemouth used to be a summer resort town with summer villas for rich Englishmen and appealing to the creamier layer.. However, over time, it turned into a more bohemian city with the increase in the population of surfers, gays and students. this city is like a tourist magnet with its beaches, wide beaches, walking paths along the coastline, entertaining nightlife, and annual festivals.
TO REACH BOURNEMOUTH: HOW TO GET TO BOURNEMOUTH
By plane: They will be traveling from Europe and North Africa They may prefer Bournemouth airport.. You can reach the city center by using the yellow buses departing from the airport every hour.. Alternatively, those who will travel from London can reach Bournemouth via Heathrow, Stansted or Gatwick airports after landing in England, by bus or train, as we will detail below.
By train: You can reach Bournemouth with Southwest Trains from London Waterloo station.
By Bus: National Express buses take you here from London in 2.5 hours
BOURNEMOUTH CITY TRANSPORTATION
Bournemouth small Since it is a city, we recommend that you go from one point to another by walking or cycling.
ACCOMMODATION IN BOURNEMOUTH: WHERE TO STAY IN BOURNEMOUTH
Seaside layout positioned as v You can compare your accommodation alternatives on booking.com or airbnb.com sites in this city, which receives a large number of tourists from both the UK and other countries.. In Bournemouth, it is possible to find many options such as hotels, campsites, Bed & Breakfast where you can stay.
THINGS TO DO IN BOURNEMOUTH
Walk: Bournemouth In our opinion, the most important activity to do in Turkey is a nice and quiet walk or bike trip along the coast, resting in the parks and gardens in the city, especially when you are tired, and enjoying the view of the city from the top of the cliffs on your way.. In this 3-hour route we recommend ; Along the coast from Hengistbury Head to Sandbanks, you can climb the cliffs with the cable cars called West Cliff Zig Zag, East Cliff Zig Zag and Fisherman’s Walk Zig Zag, and take a break at the Boscombe Chine Gardens and the Tropical Gardens.
Beaches: Bournemouth has a reputation as a summer town on the coastline. The beaches that you can easily reach in the city are ideal places for swimming, sunbathing and festivals held throughout the year, especially during busy touristic periods.. In addition to the clean sea, the wide sandy beaches cause a heavy local tourist flow in the country in summer.. There are 3 cable cars (cliff lifts) providing easy access to the beaches.. These are West Cliff, East Cliff and Fisherman’s Walk. You can also travel along the coast by using The Land Train trains.. Beaches in Bournemouth :
- Bournemouth Central Beach
- Alum Chine Beach
- Durley Chine Beach
- Boscombe Beach
- Fisherman’s Walk Beach
- Southbourne Beach
- Hengistbury Head Beach
Parks and Gardens: Located in the city center of Bournemouth and located around The Bourne river, the parks are divided into three as Lower Gardens, Central Gardens and Upper Gardens.
Bike: You can get enough of the sea view along the coast by cycling in Bournemouth, and you can easily go anywhere in the city. It is a city that provides transportation.. We recommend you to take a pleasant stroll by renting a bicycle on the approximately 3-hour walking path that stretches from Hengistbury Head in the east to Sandbanks in the west.. During the busy months of July and August, it is forbidden to cycle on this road between 10:00 and 18:00, but you can still cycle on the road between the piers.
Links for some offices where you can rent a bike :
- Front Bike Hire
- Kool Cycle Hire
- Cyclexperience
- Forest Leisure Cycling
- New Forest Activities
- Moors Valley Country Park & Forest
Bournemouth Eye: You must experience the balloon experience to enjoy Bournemouth from a bird’s eye view. We recommend you to reserve your budget for The Bournemouth Balloon in Lower Gardens before your trip.
Festival: The free Air Festival held in August every year and the Rio festival held at the beginning of July every year. We recommend you to attend the traditional Gay Pride, ie Bourne Free.. Pine Walk Open Air Art Exhibition, held between May and September, is another local activity we would recommend you to visit.. You should experience surfing on a wire from a tower built 18 meters above sea level at Bournemouth Pier to the beach.
WHAT TO EAT IN BOURNEMOUTH? WHAT TO DRINK?
Bournemouth is an ideal city for seafood. Apart from this, there are many restaurants where you can experience typical English breakfast, 5 o’clock tea, local English dishes. In The Old Christchurch Road, West Cliff, Triangle and Westbourne areas, you can find many affordable restaurants serving both British and international cuisine.
SHOPPING IN BOURNEMOUTH
Bournemouth is a city where you can find the outlet stores of world-famous brands for shopping.
Boscombe and Westbourne areas have many boutiques and shops where you can find antique and design products.
Castlepoint Shopping Center is on the other hand. It is a very large shopping center located outside the city, but you can easily reach by public transport.
BOURNEMOUTH CITY TOUR
The 3-hour walk we have drawn for you along the beach If you do not have the time or energy to complete the route, you have the opportunity to visit some of the must-see places both in the city center and on the coastline with this shorter route.. Places to see with this route; The Square, Upper& Central& Lower Gardens, Bournemouth Hebrew Congregation, The Parish Church of Saint Peter (St.. Peter’s Church), Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth International Centre, Oceanarium, Bournemouth Pier, Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, and then along the waterfront, Boscombe Chine Gardens and Boscombe Pier.
The Square: Located in the heart of the city In this open area, there is also a tourist information office.. The Upper, Central and Lower Gardens in the city surround this square.
Bournemouth Hebrew Congregation: It is an Orthodox Jewish Synagogue built in 1905.
St.Peter’s Church: The author of Frankenstein, Mary Shelly, wrote that Frankenstein was buried in the cemetery of this church.
Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre: The Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre, where activities such as opera, ballet and theater are held, if you are going to stay in this city for a minimum of one night, it is a beautiful and it is a place where you can spend a fun night.
Bournemouth International Centre: This abbreviated BIC is a center where conferrals and great musical performances are staged.
Oceanarium: Located by the sea, the Oceanarium welcomes its visitors under the sea. It is an enjoyable aquarium that takes you on an entertaining and educational journey.
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum: It is a free-to-enter art gallery and museum in East Cliff.
- Bournemouth city Click to download hir map
- Click to download Bournemouth coast map
FUN AND NIGHTLIFE IN BOURNEMOUTH
Bournemouth is a vibrant nightlife city with over 50 nightclubs located here.. It is a very popular place for bachelor party organizations.. Entertainment venues are located in the city center in easy-to-reach places.. “Pub crawl”, that is, the places recommended for drinking activities by walking around the bar are; The Goat, Porterhouse and Bermuda Triangle.
OTHER PLACES TO VISIT CLOSE TO BOURNEMOUTH: ALTERNATIVE TOURS
Main towns in Dorset you need to visit on this delightful route around Bournemouth. ; Poole, Corfe Castle, Studland, Weymouth, Jurassic Coast, Wimborne Minster, Christchurch, Isle of Wight. From here, you can take a short sea journey to Brownsea Island, Purbeck and Swanage.
Corfe Castle: It is a coastal area in the world heritage list.. The most ideal route is to take an open-top bus from Bournemouth center for 5 pounds with a connecting connection to Sandbanks ferry and Swanage.
Christchurch: You can take a pleasant walk for a few hours in this town, located 15 minutes from Bournemouth, on the roads full of cliffs. .
BOURNEMOUTH TRAVEL NOTES
- A perfect option to take a walk along the beach, relax with a picnic in the parks and gardens, and have fun by experiencing the vibrant nightlife If you want to have a holiday away from the crowds, we recommend you to go to this city, which is one of the world’s largest cities, especially in the spring. and definitely come to Bournemouth.
RESOURCES
- http://www.visitbournemouth.com/
- http://bournemouth.co.uk/
