Visitor Information

Following the latest government advice on social distancing and avoiding public gatherings, BCP Council is taking the sensible precaution to protect the public by reducing some non-essential council services – please see the latest closure details here:

- Public toilets are closed until further notice. 
- Pier View Room & Branksome Dene Community Room are both closed
- Land trains at the Seafront & Hengistbury Head will not be operating 
- Pier Arcade will be closed from Thursday 19th March until further notice
- Alum Chine Playpark will remain closed until the beginning of June

Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre is now closed until further notice. There will be a back office function maintained through Bournemouth Control and this will be operated 7 days a week between 9.30am and 4pm.  Please be advised this is subject to change at short notice.

TIC in Poole Museum will be closed from Thursday 19 March with phone and email enquires routed through Bournemouth.

For more information please head to the BCP website

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Tourist Information Centre

Make the most of your stay in Bournemouth and visit the Tourist Information Centre, Pier Approach and our dedicated staff can help with accommodation enquiries, attraction & activity ideas, festivals and events and theatre information, eating out, places to see, things to do and more.

Planning your Journey

Getting to Bournemouth couldn't be easier. Bournemouth's excellent connections via international airports, ferry ports, national and local railway, coach and bus services and a comprehensive road system makes Bournemouth one of the most accessible holiday destinations in the South West.

Coming as a group?

Find out more about bringing a group to Bournemouth, including handy and practical information such as coach parking, group accommodation, places to visit, activities and events, itinerary ideas and much more. 

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