Attractions in and around Bournemouth

Re-opening Update

Pretty soon some our beloved attractions will be re-opening their doors, with new social distancing and hygiene measures in place to make sure our visits are safe and welcoming.

It’s been tough for many over the last few months and businesses have been hard at work, changing their ways of working and putting measures in place to create safe, clean and accessible spaces to welcome us back to.

Things will look a little different than before; booking beforehand might be essential, social distancing will be in place and it’s unlikely your visits will be with other groups, which isn’t always a bad thing! 

Our website will be updated as and when we receive updates. As there are likely to be changes along the way, you should always check with the individual businesses to see how they are operating and to see how their new processes may affect your visit. 

We know so many of you are looking forward to sharing wonderful experiences on the Coast with the Most. It’s been a while since we’ve seen your happy smiling faces at our favourite spots and thanks to the hard work that has been put in place, we’ll be able to do so while feeling safe, secure and welcome.

Please see the latest closure details on the BCP website and for more information visit our advice page.

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We’ve got indoor and outdoor places for you to visit with friends or family while you’re in Bournemouth. It doesn’t matter what you’re into or what the weather’s doing – there are museums, galleries, amusement arcades, mini golf, play parks, an oceanarium and more. Read on for ideas of things we think you’ll enjoy...

Support Local Business

If you're favourite attraction remains closed for now, you can always support them online. Many of our partners are offering digital experiences so that you can enjoy them from home or plan to #comebacklater when it's safe to do so. In these difficult times, let’s support our local businesses the way they support us.

All Year Round

Here in Bournemouth, we’re blessed with a warm microclimate but we can’t guarantee it for all 365 days of the year. So, many of our attractions are designed to be enjoyed in warm weather as well as in the rain. We have indoor climbing and high wires, as well as museums and galleries meaning you’ll be able to have a great time whatever the weather.

Family Fun

What could be more family friendly than a huge, sandy beach? Well, we’ve got one of those, as well as other seaside favourites – crazy golf, amusement arcades and an oceanarium. You can also bring tiny tots to play in the water feature on the seafront or take your ‘big kids’ down the zipwire on the pier!

Group Friendly

Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or indulging in a shared passion, your group will feel at home in Bournemouth. You’ll be able to get group bookings and offers at lots of our attractions.

Beaches

Buckets and spades at the ready – we’ve got seven miles of sandy beaches for you! Surrounded by majestic cliffs, our beaches bask in their very own microclimate while some of the warmest seas in the UK lap onto the shore. You can hire deckchairs and sun loungers, as well as everything you need to play beach sports. Or, you can make your own fun building sandcastles and paddling in the shallow waters.

For ease of access to the beach, Cliff Lifts are situated at West Cliff and Fisherman’s Walk, along side zigzag path ways and the Land Train also runs along the promenade towards Boscombe and westwards to Branksome Chine.