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With AFC Bournemouth in the premiership, the resort is already full of sporting heroes and our beautiful surroundings make it the ideal place to take a sporting holiday or to try something new. Whatever level you’re at – from beginner to pro – there are schools, parks and centres around the resort where you can hone your skills or compete against others.

Leisure Centres

Bournemouth prides itself on an active population and visitors often head here in search of adventure so we’ve got a selection of leisure centres and gyms servicing the resort. Close to the centre of the town, you’ll even find water slides and high wire experiences that are aimed at holidaymakers.

Golf

We’ve got acres of golf courses set in lush, green parkland including pay & play options. If you prefer your putting on a smaller scale, there’s mini golf in the Lower Gardens.

Bowls

Bournemouth has 12 bowling greens available for public play, so you can enjoy another traditional British pastime with spectacular sea views.

Swimming

With our sandy beaches and calm blue seas, Bournemouth is the perfect place for open water swimming and boasts some of the cleanest bathing waters in the country. But if you find it a bit chilly, there are swimming pools with water slides in the surrounding areas. There’s even one that caters specially for visitors.

Football

With 2000 acres of parks and gardens, there’s plenty of green space for a kick about with your mates or, for a seaside twist on the beautiful game, you can even play on the beach!

There are always matches taking place around the resort and if you’re lucky, you can catch a premiership game at the Cherries’ (AFC Bournemouth) home ground, the Vitality Stadium.

Rugby

There are several rugby clubs in Bournemouth so you can relax on holiday as a spectator or enjoy a fun game with friends in one of our many parks. Bournemouth also hosts events throughout the year, including a 7s festival at the start of the summer which brings hundreds of teams from around the UK to the resort.

Tennis

There are tennis courts in parks and gardens around the resort and floodlit outdoor courts in the Central Gardens – perfect for a summer knock-up at the seaside.

Beach Sports

Beach sports are becoming increasingly popular in the UK and, with so much sand in Bournemouth, we’re leading the charge. We’ve got courts for volleyball and football, as well as bouldering and slacklining next to Boscombe Pier. We’ve also got a 16-station gym trail so you can sweat it out while soaking up the sea views.

Dog Racing

The nearby coastal town of Poole is home to a greyhound racing track. In the centre of town and with a bus and rail station close by, as well as ample parking, it’s easy to get to and makes for a great night out.

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Bournemouth Lower Gardens Mini Golf

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Learn how to recognise your trees with this gardens trail. It takes approximately two hours and identifies 12 types of tree including Redwood, Cypress and Palm, and is totally free!
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Front Bike Hire on Bournemouth seafront is located 200 metres east of Bournemouth pier. With miles of beach promenade to explore in both directions.

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Boscombe Beach is proud to offer Swingball to all visitors and their families. Set just above the sands with a wonderful view of Boscombe beach below, play and have fun in this wonderful location.
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Our golf course is set in undulating mature parkland with picturesque tree-lined fairways. Members and visitors have rated this venue highly on Golfshake.com having achieved a 'Highly Recommended' status.

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