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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Selfie Wall Trail
Bournemouth prom spans 7 miles, running from Southbourne in the east, past Bournemouth at Poole to Sandbanks in the west. In the summer of 2018, a Selfie Wall Trail of 11 murals by 7 local artists was introduced. Most works can still be seen if you take a walk/cycle along the prom. (Note: Cycling is…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Watch Premier League Football at the Vitality Stadium
With its 11,300 capacity stadium on the outskirts of a town with half a million inhabitants, AFC Bournemouth may be considered to be punching well above its weight in the English Premier League alongside footballing giants such as Manchester United and Liverpool. To put it into perspective, AFC Bournemouth has an annual wage bill of…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Durley Chine Beach
Durley Chine is the first of three Blue Flag ‘chine’ beaches running west from Bournemouth. A chine is a narrow ravine through the cliff formed by a river. During the Victorian era, when Bournemouth first became a seaside resort, several of the chines around Bournemouth were converted into parks, creating scenic paths leading down to…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Alum Chine Beach
Alum Chine Beach is the second of three Blue Flag ‘Chine’ Beaches running west from Bournemouth. A chine is a narrow ravine through the cliff formed by a river. During the Victorian era, when Bournemouth first became a seaside resort, these chines, which act as access points to the beach, were transformed into parks. History…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Canford Cliffs Beach
Coming from Bournemouth, the first of Poole’s four Blue Flag Beaches is Canford Cliffs Beach. This beach has fewer facilities than some of its neighbours, which can make it a good option on a busy day, as it can be slightly less crowded. How to get to Canford Cliffs Beach From Bournemouth, Canford Cliffs Beach…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Bournemouth Beach
Most people’s idea of a trip to Bournemouth is to visit Bournemouth Beach. The ten mile stretch of sand along Bournemouth Bay has many beaches, but the jewel in the crown is Bournemouth Beach. The beach is split by Bournemouth Pier into East (Cliff) Beach and West (Cliff) Beach. These beaches tend to get far…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Boscombe Pier
Just over a mile from Bournemouth Pier with its amusements, fun fair and restaurants is Boscombe Pier. Here, there are no such attractions, but the iconic 19th Century structure makes for a pleasant stroll. You can walk along the pier, following the heritage trail and playing a musical instrument or two along the way. At…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Southbourne
Eight years ago I came here for a boot camp and decided I never wanted to leave. I fell in love with Southbourne the minute I first set eyes on on it. This gently buzzing suburb 3 miles east of Bournemouth is small enough to feel cosy, yet big enough to have everything you need.…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Highcliffe Beach
Highcliffe Beach, sitting right on the Dorset/Hampshire border, marks the most easterly point in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole conurbation. The beach is situated a few minutes walk from the centre of the genteel suburb of Highcliffe. There is a coastal path which runs beneath the cliffs, providing a spectacular backdrop for a walk/run. However,…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Highcliffe Castle
Highcliffe Castle, perched on the cliff top on the outskirts of Highcliffe, isn’t quite as old as the name ‘Castle’ might suggest. The original Highcliffe Mansion was built (too close to the cliff edge) in 1775. Once this house was lost to coastal erosion, the current Highcliffe Castle was built, slightly further inland, in the…
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