Guidebook for Bournemouth
Food Scene
Spyglass & Kettle
25-27 Stourwood AveVery closeby,
Great views, next to crazy golf and childrens play area, welcomes dogs. Good quality.
29 locals recommend
Cafe Riva
Boscombe Overcliff DriveGreat views, next to crazy golf and childrens play area, welcomes dogs. Good quality.
Best breakfast/brunch along the whole 7 miles of beach. Good for coffee and snacks too.
31 locals recommend
Bistro On The Beach
Southbourne Coast RoadBest breakfast/brunch along the whole 7 miles of beach. Good for coffee and snacks too.
Drinks & Nightlife
Brewhouse & Kitchen - Southbourne
147 Parkwood RdGreat range of beers, food is excellent too.
1812 Exeter Rd
1812 Exeter RoadUp market mainly for older generations
Parks & Nature
Yards from the house, not as crowded as Bournemouth, but with all the support - lifeguards, loos, icecream, and even a lift if you can't make it back up the hill.
60 locals recommend
Southbourne Beachfront
Yards from the house, not as crowded as Bournemouth, but with all the support - lifeguards, loos, icecream, and even a lift if you can't make it back up the hill.
Worth a visit if you are interested in the history, archaeology or animals/plants in the area. Stunning views from the top of the Head if you are feeling fit.
91 locals recommend
Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre
BroadwayWorth a visit if you are interested in the history, archaeology or animals/plants in the area. Stunning views from the top of the Head if you are feeling fit.
Sightseeing
Bournemouth Pier
Pier ApproachJust got to go on the pier, zip wire, shops, cafes etc.
Golf with balls that the fish can eat, a music trail, fishing. Free to walk on.
60 locals recommend
Boscombe Pier
2494 Undercliff DrGolf with balls that the fish can eat, a music trail, fishing. Free to walk on.
Mudeford Ferry
Mudeford QuayNice little trip.
Arts & Culture
A quirky house fill of interesting art and furniture, nice cafe too. Sea view too.
110 locals recommend
Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
West Cliff PromenadeA quirky house fill of interesting art and furniture, nice cafe too. Sea view too.
Priory Church - landmark in the area, also concerts held here.
73 locals recommend
Christchurch Priory Church
Quay RoadPriory Church - landmark in the area, also concerts held here.
Local, cosy theatre, range of alternative art and culture, cafe, bar.
14 locals recommend
Shelley Theatre
Beechwood AvenueLocal, cosy theatre, range of alternative art and culture, cafe, bar.
Shopping
Range of shops including smaller supermarkets, cafes, charity shops, butcher, baker, banks, bars, coffee shops.
10 locals recommend
Southbourne Grove
Southbourne GroveRange of shops including smaller supermarkets, cafes, charity shops, butcher, baker, banks, bars, coffee shops.
Sovereign Shopping Centre
600 Christchurch RdLarge pedestrian shopping street also.
Entertainment & Activities
Sorted Surf & SUP School
Undercliff DriveLocal surfing
TAL Shooting & Scuba Diving
Fairmile RoadLocal Scuba school and shop.
Very active sports and leisure centre, swimming pools, football, courts, play areas, classes, gyms.
7 locals recommend
Littledown Centre station
Very active sports and leisure centre, swimming pools, football, courts, play areas, classes, gyms.
Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre
Westover RoadLive music, dance venue