Top Things to Do in Bournemouth, Dorset - Bournemouth Must-See Attractions
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Historical Toursfromper adult£6- fromper group (up to 10)£25
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Audio Guidesfromper adult£16
Extreme Sportsfromper adult£95
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- nk12butlerReading, UK82 contributionsLovely visit to blow away the cobwebs from our journey down the day before. Lovely weather, lovely ice cream on the beach followed by a spot lunch and shoppingWritten 24 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- helgre2016Chelmsford, UK145 contributionsThis was an excellent experience. The building itelf was amazing and then a large selection of china and foreign souvenirs and the superb art collection. Often art collections contain loads of portaraits of ancestors but not this one, pure art for pleasure, some superb pieces.
Nice cafe here too and a little shopWritten 30 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - planegirl100Hampshire, UK510 contributionsWe last visited the head many years ago. Took the opportunity while on the way to our holiday to stop here. Parked easily in the car park by the cafe, 2hrs £5.50 via Ringo Go.
Walked the long way up to the top via Mudeford Beach. The steps are quite steep but the views are amazing!
The visitor centre is interesting and where you will find the toiletsWritten 31 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - RTSouthampton, UK25 contributionsI thoroughly enjoyed visiting the Oceanarium. The layout was easy to follow and there was plenty of education information about each animal. I particularly enjoyed seeing the Humboldt Penguins and the Inca Terns who had such fun personalities - I could have watched them all day!
My only slight disappointment was in the gift shop. There is a good range of items for children, and there’s a penny press, but there wasn’t much to choose from in terms of Oceanarium branded items. I’d hoped to buy an eraser and a keyring, but settled on a magnet as there wasn’t much else besides pens and notebooks. Pin badges, postcards, and a souvenir guide book would also be a nice option to have. Overall, well worth a visit.Written 21 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Sue WigginsRugby, UK404 contributionsWe visited in December whilst on a Turkey & Tinsel break. All praise to the council for the effort they have made with the Christmas Tree Trail through these gardens. The lights and trees are beautiful. There is also an outdoor ice rink and we thoroughly enjoyed our walk through the gardens.Written 9 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ronimiaDorset, UK27 contributionsSuch a great place for me to take my grandchildren to learn new footy skills & let of steam..Dallas who is one of the staff really interacts with the youngsters & has taught them new techniques..he is a credit to the team..highly recommend this place...the kids love it..Written 31 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Rachel R20 contributionsFrom the lovely chine and gardens, the gently shelving well kept sands, decent toilet facilities, Vesuvio restaurant l, playpark and little land train, Alum Chine beach is the best located beach in Bournemouth. Well worth the walk from the madness of the town centre.Written 16 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Alison JGuildford, UK4 contributionsLove this beach 😀
It’s so much quieter than the main bournemouth beach and just such a nice relaxing beach.
There is also usually a nice breeze so that you never feel too hot
Great to walk along or chill out onWritten 28 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Robin G2 contributionsI regularly use this venue following a business meeting. The food is good, staff particularly Sam are friendly and helpfull. I don't always know the exact number of guests until the night and they are always flexible and able to fit us in.
Highly recommended. I did a review 5 days ago and mistakenly gave them 1 star, it should of course have been 5.My mistake for which I apologiseWritten 19 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Kim G23 contributionsWent here recently to see Judas Priest, Saxon and Uriah Heap. What a gig! Sound acoustics were really good, comfortable seats and a good view of the stage. First time going here and would definitely go back there for another gig.Written 7 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- louiseholisticPenarth, UK1,395 contributionsWe called in here after walking around Hengistbury Head and Mudeford Strand. We received a warm welcome from both gentlemen working there, who told us about the current art exhibition upstairs - Swim Wild And Free by Lydia Evans - the permanent archaeological exhibition and that there were 3 baby owls to observe on the live camera. The gift shop was well stocked with quality goods.
We really enjoyed our visit, especially as both gentlemen were very engaging. I took a photograph of the latest poem written on the chalkboard in the gift shop, and the one chap told us about the guided walks that he leads from the centre where he quotes nature poems. He’s now committed over 40 poems to memory, and delighted us in quoting Gerard Manley Hopkins and discussing the super tramp WH Davies with me. They were both delightful, enthusiastic members of staff and made our visit a real treat. If only I lived nearer - I’d love to join in the guided walks. The baby owls were asleep as it was daytime, but I looked online later after dark and was thrilled to see them in their nest. Thank you both for making our visit such a pleasant one.Written 20 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - LamoonbeamGuernsey46 contributionsThe heater skelter at the end of the pier was the highlight of the whole weekend for my 6 year old grand daughter .
There are other rides there too and for £3 a token I think is quite expensive, especially if there with a couple of children who want to go on all the rides .
The staff are friendly and we didn’t have to wait long for a ride to be operated .
The little one enjoyed herselfWritten 30 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
