If you're looking for a top of the range popular English seaside resort then Bournemouth in Dorset is the town for you. After spending six years in the town itself, I found it a fantastic place to chill out, party, work and relax in a town buzzing and caught up in a happy spirit. Here's a top 5 things for you to see and do in the town!
1. Bournemouth Beach
The main attraction of Bournemouth is the epic coastline and of course Bournemouth is graced with splendid beaches. There are so many different beaches too so it suits all types of travellers. There are beaches to relax, beaches to party, beaches to watch sunset and just beaches! Check out Boscombe beach, Southbourne beach and even Alum Chine. The coastline is wide and varied. The beaches have won awards for their cleanliness too.
2. Bournemouth Pub Crawl
You will not believe how good a place Bournemouth is for drinking. This town has hundreds of pubs, bars, restaurants hotels and clubs to keep avid drinkers and pub crawl lovers happy. Some streets in the Triangle and all along the Christchurch Road have more bars than you could count. Don't forget to act responsibly but for sure head out on a pub crawl in Bournemouth and enjoy yourself! The town has endless bar choices!
3. Wave Balloon
This massive balloon known as the Wave Balloon appears only in the Spring and Summer months. It is a large hot air balloon attached by rope and hoisted up from Bournemouth's seafront gardens. It's hard to miss as you walk down by the seafront and a trip up in it offers immense views.
4. Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum
The Russell Cotes Art Gallery and Museum is a bit of a hidden tourist gem to be honest. It's down near the seafront and has a range of art. The museum is also unique as it mixes Scottish and Italian influence in its structure. You can also have a coffee and enjoy the views over the beach and seafront.
5. Watching Football: The Cherries, AFC Bournemouth
Everyone knows the English League is of a high standard and AFC Bournemouth are the local team. Based in Boscombe at Dean Court you can watch a good match for a decent price here. The Cherries attract a lot of local fans and this is a great day out.
You will get a more authentic and real life English football atmosphere in the lower divisions, and watching 90 minutes at Dean Court will give you a great experience. You might even fall in love and become a fan, like I did ;-)
Whats the best way to get to Bournemouth?
A bus and train journey from London is the best option. Fast, easy and cheap! You'll be ready to see Bournemouth in a few hours.
But a better fact is that Bournemouth has its own international airport!! Not a lot of people know that, they even had flights to New York at one point, and used to fly to Belfast so check what airports fly into it when you're about to head and you might get a lucky cheap deal.
I've written tons and tons about Bournemouth before and will do again, but don't want to overload or make things cliches, this is more for those of you who haven't been there yet. I'd argue if you only ever visit England once, head to Bournemouth (throw in a day trip to Salisbury or Stonehenge though too!).
1. Bournemouth Beach
The main attraction of Bournemouth is the epic coastline and of course Bournemouth is graced with splendid beaches. There are so many different beaches too so it suits all types of travellers. There are beaches to relax, beaches to party, beaches to watch sunset and just beaches! Check out Boscombe beach, Southbourne beach and even Alum Chine. The coastline is wide and varied. The beaches have won awards for their cleanliness too.
2. Bournemouth Pub Crawl
You will not believe how good a place Bournemouth is for drinking. This town has hundreds of pubs, bars, restaurants hotels and clubs to keep avid drinkers and pub crawl lovers happy. Some streets in the Triangle and all along the Christchurch Road have more bars than you could count. Don't forget to act responsibly but for sure head out on a pub crawl in Bournemouth and enjoy yourself! The town has endless bar choices!
3. Wave Balloon
This massive balloon known as the Wave Balloon appears only in the Spring and Summer months. It is a large hot air balloon attached by rope and hoisted up from Bournemouth's seafront gardens. It's hard to miss as you walk down by the seafront and a trip up in it offers immense views.
4. Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum
The Russell Cotes Art Gallery and Museum is a bit of a hidden tourist gem to be honest. It's down near the seafront and has a range of art. The museum is also unique as it mixes Scottish and Italian influence in its structure. You can also have a coffee and enjoy the views over the beach and seafront.
5. Watching Football: The Cherries, AFC Bournemouth
Everyone knows the English League is of a high standard and AFC Bournemouth are the local team. Based in Boscombe at Dean Court you can watch a good match for a decent price here. The Cherries attract a lot of local fans and this is a great day out.
You will get a more authentic and real life English football atmosphere in the lower divisions, and watching 90 minutes at Dean Court will give you a great experience. You might even fall in love and become a fan, like I did ;-)
Whats the best way to get to Bournemouth?
A bus and train journey from London is the best option. Fast, easy and cheap! You'll be ready to see Bournemouth in a few hours.
But a better fact is that Bournemouth has its own international airport!! Not a lot of people know that, they even had flights to New York at one point, and used to fly to Belfast so check what airports fly into it when you're about to head and you might get a lucky cheap deal.
I've written tons and tons about Bournemouth before and will do again, but don't want to overload or make things cliches, this is more for those of you who haven't been there yet. I'd argue if you only ever visit England once, head to Bournemouth (throw in a day trip to Salisbury or Stonehenge though too!).
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