Group Friendly Attractions

Bournemouth offers a superb range of attractions, activities, festivals and events all year round. Explore new places with your group, visit your favourite attractions or try something new.

Here’s just a few ideas of places to visit in Bournemouth. You can contact the attractions directly to book a visit in advance, find out about group rates and get further information to make the most of your visit. 

The Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum

The Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum on the East Cliff is one of the most fascinating historic houses in England with beautiful sea views, a café, shop and changing exhibitions. It was the home of two Victorian collectors and travel enthusiasts, Sir Merton and Lady Annie Russell-Cotes. The Russell-Cotes welcomes group visits, offering a range of talks, tours and workshops. You can contact them in advance on 01202 451858, go to the website for further details.

Bournemouth’s Famous Land Trains & Cliff Lifts

Explore the seafront in many different ways... jump aboard our famous land trains which run along the promenade eastwards towards Boscombe and westwards towards Alum Chine, or from Boscombe to Bournemouth Pier via the East Overcliff for spectacular views of the bay. 

Hop on a cliff lift (April to October) on the West Cliff or at Fisherman’s Walk in Southbourne, taking you from the prom to the clifftop for a bird’s-eye view.

For more information please call the Seafront Office on 01202 451781. 

Historic Piers 

There’s lots to see and do on our historic seaside piers. You can enjoy a stroll along Bournemouth Pier with information panels taking you through the history of the resort or visit the indoor climbing and high wire centre. You can even venture up the 60ft tower at the end of the pier and ride on the first pier to shore zip wire in the world!

At the entrance to the pier, you’ll find a family entertainment centre - Pier Amusements with a wide range of machines and activities for all ages.

Stroll along Boscombe Pier and take time to enjoy the beautiful views of the coastline.

Gardens by the Sea

Explore by foot Bournemouth's beautiful Grade 11 listed Victorian Gardens. The Lower Gardens are renowned for their floral bedding displays and home to a number of attractions: The Pine Walk Art Exhibition, an aviary, the bandstand, mini golf and an ornamental rockery. The gardens also host a variety of great festivals and events. Visit here for further information on Bournemouth's Festivals & Events. The Central Gardens located by the town centre are home to tennis courts, a children's playground and start of the Tree Trail Walk. The Upper Gardens offer a tranquil setting with nature trails and pretty red bridges dotted over the Bourne Stream.