Welcome to Bournemouth

Summer's arrived in the UK's best seaside resort and our award-winning beaches, historic gardens and bustling town centre are looking better than ever in the sunshine!

Whether you’re on holiday, visiting for the day or a local, there's lots of things to do while you’re in Bournemouth. You can enjoy miles of golden sand, walk through tropical gardens and even surf breathtaking coastline, enjoying 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 here on holiday or partying with friends, our cosmopolitan town centre comes alive long after the sun has gone down. Discover events in our what's on section. 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. And the coastal villages of Boscombe, Southbourne and Westbourne are dotted delicately along the clifftops, home to independent boutiques and brasseries where you can life on the coast.

Our summer diary's packed with family friendly events including Friday Fireworks, live music in the heart of the resort and Bournemouth Air Festival. It’s no wonder we’ve got a reputation as an ‘eventful’ destination!

So, with every reason to #lovebournemouth, dose up on vitamin D down on our award-winning beaches or stroll through our blooming gardens, but please be sun safe and leave only footprints!