Welcome to Bournemouth

Welcome to the UK's best beach - as voted in TripAdvisor's Travellers' Choice awards for the second year in a row in 2019.

Our seven-mile stretch of unspoilt coastline and Blue Flag beaches provide the perfect backdrop if you are looking to escape the grind of daily life and spend some much needed you time on the Coast with the Most.

Spring has begun and as the days get longer, the weather gets nicer and the Coast with Most comes into its own. March, April and May all include some fantastic local events, such as the Bournemouth Bay Run, Russell-Cotes’s Pre-Raphaelite exhibition, the Bournemouth 7s Festival and much, much more!

Whilst the summer season is the time of the Air Festival, spring is a time for new beginnings and what better way to kickstart your new year than by signing up to the Bournemouth Bay Run, the premier event for runners in the resort? With a half-marathon, 10km, 5km as well as the 1km fun run for kids; there is an event perfect for every calibre of runner.

For our full run down of the ultimate 15 things to do in Bournemouth, why not check out this bucket list? Keep checking back to the blog section of our website for more fresh content and ideas every single month.

Another spring highlight is the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum located on East Cliff, where the Pre-Raphaelite ‘Beyond the Brotherhood’ exhibition is underway and running until 21 June. This promises to be a halcyon event for the museum and is one not to be missed by fans of art and culture across the conurbation.

If you are visiting for an event, why not remain here for a city-style break beside the sea, which is starting to gradually warm up? Whether you’re looking for an iconic, period hotel or cosy, family-run B&B, there is a wide array of potential accommodation in and around Bournemouth.

Walk, run or cycle on sandy beaches, through award-winning Victorian gardens or along our majestic clifftops and bask in the low winter sun.

There are also hundreds of bustling restaurants, cafés and bars in the heart of the town. Swing by one after a day exploring the beautiful coastline, or indeed our varied and eclectic selection of high street shops, to grab a bite to eat or a celebratory tipple before catching a show in one of our theatres or concert venues.

Whilst the weather is warming up, it can still be tricky to avoid the inclement climate some days. Luckily there are several museums, amusements and the impressive BH2 complex where you can enjoy a great day out under cover. The Pavilion in the town centre will also host a series of exciting performances, for full events listing please visit our ‘What’s On Pages’.

Here at Bournemouth Tourism we hope you make the most of the activities in the local area and please do share your memories on the Coast with the Most in 2020 with the #lovebournemouth