24 Hour Itinerary

24 Hour Itinerary

The Oceanarium • The Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum • Bournemouth Seafront • Boscombe Seafront

Morning:

Start the day with a magical underwater adventure above and below the waves at the Oceanarium, the Bournemouth Aquarium.

COFFEE: Bournemouth Seafront (read our coffee blog for some suggestions)

Add a splash of culture to your visit with a trip to one of the UK’s most unique museum houses – the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum. This exotic clifftop villa was built by Merton Russell-Cotes as a birthday present for his wife Annie and is filled with beautiful objects from their travels across the globe, as well as a remarkable collection of British art and a year-round exhibition programme. Book a tour or browse at your leisure.

LUNCH: Bournemouth Seafront (suggestions include the Russell-Cotes Café or Urban Garden in the Lower Gardens)

‍

‍

Afternoon:

Book one of our famous beach huts or hire a deckchair or sunbed and find a spot along our seven miles of golden sand, then spend the morning paddling, making sandcastles and watching the world go by.

ICE CREAM: Bournemouth Seafront (suggestions include seafront kiosks)

For traditional family seaside fun, stop in at the amusements along Bournemouth’s seafront. Discover Bournemouth's past as you smuggle your ball around 18 holes of adventure golf at Smugglers Cove. Hop on our iconic land train to Boscombe Pier and enjoy the spectacular views looking towards Hengistbury Head and towards Sandbanks.

DINNER: Visit our restaurant page for ideas and inspiration

For an extra special treat…

Check out our iconic family festivals! With a programme that covers all seasons, you can tie your visit in with one of our major events and give your break in Bournemouth a boost.

‍