Welcome to Bournemouth

All around Bournemouth there are signs of spring! From crocuses in our historic gardens to picturesque sunrises over our award-winning coastline, there's every reason to head south this spring.

We're the UK's Best Seaside Town as voted in the British Travel Awards 2017 and TripAdvisor has announced that ours is the country's best beach. People love it here so why not book a break in Bournemouth and join us?

As well as panoramic coastal views, we’ve got golden sand and tropical gardens, plus we're lucky enough to get warmer weather than the rest of the UK. So, while you’re waiting for it to warm up where you are, Bournemouth is a vibrant and colourful resort all year round.

Whether you’re on holiday, visiting for the day or a local, there's lots to do while you’re in Bournemouth. You can walk, cycle and even surf miles of breathtaking coastline and enjoy panoramic views from the clifftops.

If you’re not an ‘outdoorsy’ family, you can still entertain little ones and big kids with indoor attractions, and if you’re exploring on your own you’ll uncover hidden treasures in our museums and galleries.

If you’re celebrating something special or partying with friends, our cosmopolitan town centre comes alive long after the sun has gone down. There are hundreds of restaurants, cafés and bars to choose from and, after you’ve eaten, you can make it a night to remember by catching a world class show in one of our theatres, cinemas or comedy clubs.

You’ll want the perfect place to stay while you’re here, so choose from iconic period hotels perched majestically on the clifftop or low cost alternatives and B&Bs to suit your budget.

Bournemouth’s bustling town centre is lined with high street names and department stores where you can restock your wardrobe ready for the new season. And the coastal villages of Boscombe, Southbourne and Westbourne are dotted delicately along the clifftops, home to independent boutiques and brasseries to aid your retail therapy.

Our year is also packed with family friendly events including the Bay Run in April, springtime celebrations of food, drink and live music, and Bournemouth Air Festival in the summer. It’s no wonder we’ve got a reputation as an ‘eventful’ destination!

With so much going on and so much to see, we’re sure you’ll #lovebournemouth as much as we do.