Welcome to Bournemouth

Welcome to the UK's best beach - as voted in TripAdvisor's Travellers' Choice awards for the second year in a row!

Our seven-mile stretch of unspoilt coastline and Blue Flag beaches provide the perfect backdrop for your autumn staycation or long weekend.

Head here for a city-style break beside the sea and whether you’re looking for an iconic, period hotel or cosy, family-run B&B, there are plenty of places to stay in and around Bournemouth.

Known as the ‘coast with the most’, there are acres of space to enjoy outdoor pursuits or mess about on the water. There are many things to do in Bournemouth. You can walk, run or cycle on sandy beaches, through Victorian gardens or along our majestic clifftops. Surf, paddle-board or jet ski alongside panoramic sea views and picture-perfect sunsets.

As the weather turns colder and nights draw in, there are museums, amusements and a huge cinema complex where you can enjoy a great day out under cover from the elements.

There are also hundreds of bustling restaurants, cafés and bars in the heart of the town. Stop in after a day spent in our selection of high street shops or department stores or grab a bite to eat or celebratory tipple before catching a show in one of our theatres or concert venues.

The coastal villages of Boscombe, Southbourne and Westbourne are dotted delicately along the clifftops, home to independent boutiques and brasseries where you can soak up life on the coast.

And the resort bubbles with excitement as our calendar of family friendly events continues throughout the autumn, culminating at the end of the year with our spectacular Christmas Tree Wonderland.

Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Tourism are excited to launch a photographic competition, open to anyone with a passion for photography and who would love to see their images come to life in our marketing materials. Find out more... 

So, with ways to stay fit in the fresh, coastal air, family fun and a packed programme of fantastic events, there’s every reason to #lovebournemouth this autumn!