Welcome to Bournemouth

PLEASE NOTE: Due to exceptional high winds this evening the decision by the contractor and the Council is that it would be unsafe for the Firework Display to happen tonight (16th August). We apologise for any inconvenience caused, understandably, the public’s safety must be our top priority. The next scheduled display will go ahead next Friday evening, 23 August.

Welcome to the UK's best beach - as voted in TripAdvisor's Travellers' Choice awards for the second year in a row!

Our seven-mile stretch of unspoilt coastline and Blue Flag beaches provide the perfect backdrop for your summer staycation or family holiday.

Known as the ‘coast with the most’, there are acres of space to enjoy outdoor pursuits or mess about on the water. Walk, run or cycle on sandy beaches, through Victorian gardens or along our majestic clifftops. Surf, paddle-board or jet ski alongside panoramic sea views or soak up the picture-perfect sunsets from your very own beach hut.

Head here for a seaside getaway and whether you’re looking for an iconic, period hotel or cosy, family-run B&B, there are plenty of places to stay in and around Bournemouth.

Should the good old British weather set in, there are museums, amusements and a huge cinema complex where you can enjoy a great day out under cover from the elements.

There are also hundreds of bustling restaurants, cafés and bars in the heart of the town. Stop in after a day spent in our selection of high street shops or department stores or grab a bite to eat or celebratory tipple before catching a show in one of our theatres or concert venues.

The coastal villages of Boscombe, Southbourne and Westbourne are dotted delicately along the clifftops, home to independent boutiques and brasseries where you can soak up life on the coast.

And the resort is bubbling with excitement as our calendar of family friendly events promises yet another super summer season culminating in the spectacular Bournemouth Air Festival.

So, with fabulous ways to get fit, family fun and a packed programmed of fantastic events, there’s every reason to #lovebournemouth this summer!