Guidebook for Bournemouth

Melanie
Guidebook for Bournemouth

Arts & Culture

In 1901 Merton Russell-Cotes gave his wife Annie a dream house on a cliff-top, overlooking the sea. It was an extraordinary, extravagant birthday present – lavish, splendid, and with a touch of fantasy. They filled this exotic seaside villa with beautiful objects from their travels across the world, and lined the walls with a remarkable collection of British art, creating a unique atmosphere in a most dramatic setting. A home, an art gallery, and a museum. Then they sealed it in time, and gave it to the future.
110 locals recommend
Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
West Cliff Promenade
110 locals recommend
In 1901 Merton Russell-Cotes gave his wife Annie a dream house on a cliff-top, overlooking the sea. It was an extraordinary, extravagant birthday present – lavish, splendid, and with a touch of fantasy. They filled this exotic seaside villa with beautiful objects from their travels across the world, and lined the walls with a remarkable collection of British art, creating a unique atmosphere in a most dramatic setting. A home, an art gallery, and a museum. Then they sealed it in time, and gave it to the future.
Built for Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein and husband of Percy Bysshe Shelley, one of the great Romantic poets.
14 locals recommend
Shelley Theatre
Beechwood Avenue
14 locals recommend
Built for Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein and husband of Percy Bysshe Shelley, one of the great Romantic poets.

Sightseeing

The Jurassic Coast is a world heritage site and a must if you are in the area, 96 miles (154km) of beautiful coastline from Exmouth in East Devon to Studland Bay in Dorset. There are full day & half day tours available to Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door available from the following: Discover Dorset Tel: 01202 557007 https://discoverdorset.co.uk
194 locals recommend
Jurassic Coast
194 locals recommend
The Jurassic Coast is a world heritage site and a must if you are in the area, 96 miles (154km) of beautiful coastline from Exmouth in East Devon to Studland Bay in Dorset. There are full day & half day tours available to Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door available from the following: Discover Dorset Tel: 01202 557007 https://discoverdorset.co.uk
This is a wonderful walk either along the pebble beach or over the top of Hengistbury Head to Mudeford Spit where you can have lunch or a coffee at the Beach House Cafe or take the boat across to Christchurch Quay. * There is also a little land train if you don't want to work
28 locals recommend
Hengistbury Head Beach
28 locals recommend
This is a wonderful walk either along the pebble beach or over the top of Hengistbury Head to Mudeford Spit where you can have lunch or a coffee at the Beach House Cafe or take the boat across to Christchurch Quay. * There is also a little land train if you don't want to work
383 locals recommend
Lulworth Cove
383 locals recommend
62 locals recommend
Westbourne
62 locals recommend
72 locals recommend
Studland Bay
72 locals recommend
198 locals recommend
Christchurch
198 locals recommend
73 locals recommend
Burley
73 locals recommend
This is such a lovely experience, having tea and doing some sightseeing at the same time!
Frieda's Afternoon Tea Bus Tour
7 Stafford Rd
This is such a lovely experience, having tea and doing some sightseeing at the same time!

Getting Around

Enterprise is a nationwide company with the best deals and offers on car hire in the UK. Their local rental office 5 minutes walk on Charminster Rd or if you prefer, they have an online booking system makes hiring a car with Enterprise quick and easy, and you’ll find our best prices online. Call: 01202 547222
Enterprise Rent-A-Car - Bournemouth
185-191 Charminster Rd
Enterprise is a nationwide company with the best deals and offers on car hire in the UK. Their local rental office 5 minutes walk on Charminster Rd or if you prefer, they have an online booking system makes hiring a car with Enterprise quick and easy, and you’ll find our best prices online. Call: 01202 547222
Bike rental on a daily or weekly basis from £15 per week. All Hire bikes are fitted with locks, lights, racks and stands. Adults, kids bikes & accessories are available. Payment, Identification and Deposit are required on the day of Hire. During Peak times summer months June, July and August. Please call for availability: 01202 315855 Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 9am - 5.30pm Sunday 10am - 4pm Return all hires before 30mins before closing times!
OnYerBike
88-90 Charminster Rd
Bike rental on a daily or weekly basis from £15 per week. All Hire bikes are fitted with locks, lights, racks and stands. Adults, kids bikes & accessories are available. Payment, Identification and Deposit are required on the day of Hire. During Peak times summer months June, July and August. Please call for availability: 01202 315855 Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 9am - 5.30pm Sunday 10am - 4pm Return all hires before 30mins before closing times!

Food scene

35 locals recommend
Drgnfly
1 Bournemouth Rd
35 locals recommend
120 locals recommend
Rick Stein, Sandbanks
10-14 Banks Rd
120 locals recommend
12 locals recommend
Côte Brasserie - Bournemouth
1 Westover Rd
12 locals recommend
102 locals recommend
The Jetty
95 Mudeford
102 locals recommend
Koh Lounge
38- 40 Poole Hill
42 locals recommend
WestBeach
42 locals recommend
The Coconut Tree
Otto Print and Coffee House
317 Wimborne Rd
Flamingo - Winton

Plant-Based Eateries & Cafes

These are a selection of my favourite places to eat in Bournemouth!
Incredible organic plant-based restaurant serving fresh healthful food, cold pressed juices and cocktails, organic wines, beers, spirits and liqueurs. Open Mon-Fri 11.30am-10.30pm | Sat 10.30am-10pm | Sun 10am-9pm For reservations: 01202 310166 12 The Triangle Bournemouth BH2 5RY (1.93 km)
18 locals recommend
TWELVE EATERY
12 The Triangle
18 locals recommend
Incredible organic plant-based restaurant serving fresh healthful food, cold pressed juices and cocktails, organic wines, beers, spirits and liqueurs. Open Mon-Fri 11.30am-10.30pm | Sat 10.30am-10pm | Sun 10am-9pm For reservations: 01202 310166 12 The Triangle Bournemouth BH2 5RY (1.93 km)
Awesome plant-based street food - burgers, hot dogs, chips, coffees, teas, smoothies and shakes. A total game changer! Open: Mon-Thurs 12-9pm, Fri & Sat 12-10pm, Sun 12-6pm T: 01202 392011 623 Christchurch Road | Bournemouth | BH1 4AP (2.48 km)
6 locals recommend
Dirty Vegans
623 Christchurch Rd
6 locals recommend
Awesome plant-based street food - burgers, hot dogs, chips, coffees, teas, smoothies and shakes. A total game changer! Open: Mon-Thurs 12-9pm, Fri & Sat 12-10pm, Sun 12-6pm T: 01202 392011 623 Christchurch Road | Bournemouth | BH1 4AP (2.48 km)
Fantastic plant-based food, great for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Great menu, fabulous cakes! Open: Mon 10am-6pm, Tues 9am-6pm Wed: Closed, Thurs: 9am-6pm, Fri 9am-9pm, Sat10am-9pm Sun: 10am-6pm T: 01202 236407 7 The Triangle, Bournemouth BH2 5RY
30 locals recommend
Mad Cucumber
7 The Triangle
30 locals recommend
Fantastic plant-based food, great for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Great menu, fabulous cakes! Open: Mon 10am-6pm, Tues 9am-6pm Wed: Closed, Thurs: 9am-6pm, Fri 9am-9pm, Sat10am-9pm Sun: 10am-6pm T: 01202 236407 7 The Triangle, Bournemouth BH2 5RY