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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. Getting There Durley Chine is 0.7 miles west of Bournemouth along the Prom by foot/bike or on the land train. By road, it is 1 mile along…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Alum Chine Beach
Alum Chine 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 chine, which act as access points to the beach were transformed into parks. Alum Chine…
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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. Getting There From Bournemouth, Canford Cliffs Beach is 2.2 miles along the…
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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 a heritage trail, playing an instrument or two along the way. At the end…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Southbourne
Seven 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 in 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 – GIANT Gallery
Just an eight minute walk from the sea and sand for which Bournemouth is famous is GIANT Gallery. As the name suggests, it is a giant art gallery. In fact, according to the GIANT website, it is the “UK’s largest artist-run gallery space outside London.” Taking up the entire second floor of the Bobby’s Department…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Highcliffe Beach
Highcliffe Beach is the most easterly beach in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole conurbation. It is situated a few minutes walk from the centre of the genteel suburb of Highcliffe. The coastal path that runs beneath the cliffs provides a spectacular backdrop for a walk/run. However, unlike most of Bournemouth’s beaches, Highcliffe doesn’t have a…
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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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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Branksome Chine Beach
Branksome Chine is the second of three Blue Flag Chine Beaches between Bournemouth and Poole. 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 these chines, which act as access points to the beach, were transformed into linear…
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