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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 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 russellcotes.com for further details.
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 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.
Our land trains and cliff lifts operate from April to the end of October and on weekends during the winter, subject to weather conditions. You can call the Seafront Office on 01202 451781 for more information.
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 you’ll discover a delightful musical trail and the first eco-friendly 18-hole mini golf course where the balls feed the fish!
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.
Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve is a fascinating headland with spectacular views, home to diverse habitats with over 500 plant species, 300 types of birds and superb variety of insects, reptiles and small mammals. While visiting Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve, pop into the Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre which houses interactive displays, live wildlife webcams, and runs a jam packed programme of activities and events.
The beauty of the area and abudance of outdoor activities makes Bournemouth an ideal choice for a group visit. From fantastic cycling and walking routes, beautiful golf courses, a coast with endless watersports opportunties and hotels that welcome special interest groups, Bournemouth is a perfect destination for your group holiday.
Bournemouth offers a host of fantastic entertainment, festivals and events with excellent hospitality and service to help keep you and your group happy and entertained all year round. Find out what's happening, come and expereince something new or just relax and B-entertained. Visit here and discover how much is going on!
The Bournemouth International Centre, near Bournemouth Pier and the beautiful vintage art deco Pavilion Theatre on Westover Road offers excellent performances and events all year round; from international pop and rock acts to dance performances, live comedy, West End musicals and touring shows. For more information, go to: bhlivetickets.co.uk, or call their Group Booking Line (10+ persons) 01202 055561 or email groupsales@bhlive.org.uk.
Pavilion Dance South West overlooking the Lower Gardens presents a year-round programme of innovative and inspiring dance performances, live ballet screenings and arts exhibitions in an intimate, state-of-the-art, 200-seat theatre and gallery space.
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