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The following partner businesses are now open (many with restrictions).
- Please ensure you check with the individual businesses to see how they are operating and how their new processes may affect your visit. There will be reduced facilities and some may be running on revised days and opening hours. You will need to purchase tickets online in advance for many of the attractions and activities on the list.
Bournemouth Pier and Boscombe Pier
Brownsea Island - National Trust
Poole Museum and Scaplen's Court
Regent Centre (currently limited to Broadcast performances)
Russell-Cotes Museum and Art Gallery
Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum
Tower Park Entertainment Centre
Some Food and Drink outlets are offering take away/deliveries and now allowing customers to dine in the restaurants. Some attractions on site are also open. Other brands and attractions still closed until further notice. Visit the website for the most up to date information.
Archery Crossbows & Axe Throwing Bournemouth
Brownsea Island Ferries Coastal Cruises available (Call 01929 462383 for details)and trips to Brownsea Island via the National Trust website.
Centre VR (Virtual Reality Experiences)
Frieda's Afternoon Tea Bus (currently 1 tour per week until further notice)
Greenslade Pleasure Boats (Harbour Cruises running. See website for details)
Mr Mulligans Indoor Adventure Golf
PierZip - Pier to Shore Zip Wire experience
Rev's Water Taxi and Harbour Tours
Shore Thing - Bike rental and watersport activities
To find out more about accommodation (most opening to the public after 4th July) please visit our main accommodation pages.
Many of our food and drink establishments are also opening up gradually. You can find more information on our main food & drink pages. Please check with the individual businsses as to their latest updates.
CAPP Assist is a free app that allows you to check the capacity of venues before you go. Using live venue data, the app is designed to help users shop, work, dine-out and visit care homes safely.
You can also check in and out via the QR code function, avoiding having to provide your details manually each time you visit.
Download for Apple and Android today, or register your business and help consumers feel safe visiting venues again.
Plan ahead, Know Before You Go and visit Christchurch with confidence.
Local Bus Companies
For the most up to date timetable information and Coronavirus updates from our local bus companies, please visit Yellow Buses or morebus websites.
Visit the South Western Railway website for details on train timetables and updates.
Need a taxi? Contact PRC Streamline Taxis.
Car hire is available through Auto Europe.
Beryl Bike Share can be picked up from multiple locations across across Bournemouth and Poole. Get riding instantly by using the Beryl App available on the Google and iOS app stores.
Cycle Hire Businesses
Cyclexperience - Bike Hire in The New Forest and Isle of Purbeck
Front Bike Hire - Based on Bournemouth Seafront
Kool Cycle Hire - Close to Seafront and Town Centre
Ferries
Mudeford Ferry - Currently running with a limited timetable. For the most up to date information visit their facebook page.
Sandbanks Chain Ferry - Accepting motorised vehicles, foot passengers and cyclists
Please note: Wearing a face covering is now Mandatory on all public transport.
Open 7 days a week with social distancing measures in place. Online shopping available.
We will be updating this page and our business pages regularly with news on what is opening as and when we hear.
Businesses will be operating in a different way to ensure they meet the regulations set by government on social distancing and hygiene measures to make sure visits are safe and welcoming.
Please see the latest council closure details on the BCP website and for more information visit our advice page.
Updated 15/9/2020
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