Bournemouth Holidays

One of the classic British summer destinations, holidays in Bournemouth can offer something for everyone, with its long sandy beaches, vibrant atmosphere, extensive tourist facilities and wide variety of entertainment options. Ideally located on the South Dorset coast between Poole and Christchurch, Bournemouth holidays provide a traditional seaside destination for all the family and the perfect base for that UK summer holiday or relaxed UK short break this year, thanks to the wonderful warm sunny weather.

 

The beaches are the main attraction on a Bournemouth holiday, with golden sands running for 10km along the coastline, and hours of family-fun to be had along the shoreline and on the Blue Flag awarded stretches. An established tourist destination, Bournemouth holidays focus on the long traditional pier which dates back to Victorian times, and features amusement arcades, cafes, children’s entertainment and a theatre, and the bustling waterfront with plenty of hotels and shops. Boat rides and fishing trips are available, with water sports including windsurfing, boating, canoeing and kayaking, as well as surfing, which is a major attraction on a Bournemouth holiday and all along the coastline. Visitors can also try scuba diving and snorkelling on a holiday in Bournemouth. Bournemouth is ideal for a UK beach holiday and has excellent surfing conditions, thanks to the introduction of the country's first artificial surf reef in Boscombe. Extensive shopping and great dining can also be found on a Bournemouth holiday, and, as well as the traditional seaside entertainment such as amusement arcades, bingo and authentic fish and chip shops, there's a huge variety of things to do, with this coastal resort now attracting boutiques and speciality shops, upscale restaurants and cocktail bars. Attractions in the resort include the Bournemouth Eye, the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum, the Oceanarium, Beaulieu Abbey and Moors Valley Railway.

 

Located to the east of the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, the area is ideal for walking and hiking, with coastal paths to follow and guided trails along this unspoiled region. Bournemouth holidays could also include tours inland of the glorious Dorset countryside, with scenic country rambles through the woodlands and past the charming villages of the area, and trips to the New Forest National Park. There are also plenty of scenic gardens to tour on a Bournemouth holiday. Day trips on holidays to Bournemouth include tours of the many different gardens in the area, Poole Harbour, Brownsea Island, Weymouth, Christchurch and Lyme Regis.