Guidebook for Bournemouth

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Guidebook for Bournemouth

Entertainment & Activities

The grounds of the Littledown Centre are crammed full of activities including cricket pitch, goal posts, two children’s playgrounds and outdoor gymnasium / fitness walk. There is also a pretty lake which is home to a number of ducks, swans and a rather vocal heron! Come and ride on the steam train at the Littledown mini railway. The leisure centre has a 25 metre swimming pool, 17 metre teaching pool and two waterslides with splash pool. Children love the Wet and Wacky sessions held at weekends and over the school holidays, where the music is turned up and both pools are filled with inflatables,
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Littledown Centre station
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The grounds of the Littledown Centre are crammed full of activities including cricket pitch, goal posts, two children’s playgrounds and outdoor gymnasium / fitness walk. There is also a pretty lake which is home to a number of ducks, swans and a rather vocal heron! Come and ride on the steam train at the Littledown mini railway. The leisure centre has a 25 metre swimming pool, 17 metre teaching pool and two waterslides with splash pool. Children love the Wet and Wacky sessions held at weekends and over the school holidays, where the music is turned up and both pools are filled with inflatables,
Facilities include two children's play areas, an outdoor bowling green, an indoor bowling green, an athletics track, a skate park, a cricket field and pavilion/cafe. Every Saturday morning there is a free timed 5 km event. Parkrun is held at 9:00 am, starting at Kings Park Athletic Centre. The run is on tarmac paths, grass and off-road paths within the park, and is open to everyone. All the runners are required to do is a one off registration online before taking part
Kings Park Athletics Stadium
King's Park Drive
Facilities include two children's play areas, an outdoor bowling green, an indoor bowling green, an athletics track, a skate park, a cricket field and pavilion/cafe. Every Saturday morning there is a free timed 5 km event. Parkrun is held at 9:00 am, starting at Kings Park Athletic Centre. The run is on tarmac paths, grass and off-road paths within the park, and is open to everyone. All the runners are required to do is a one off registration online before taking part
Queen's Park Golf Course is set in undulating mature parkland with picturesque treelined fairways. The rich heritage and challenging test of golf continue to draw golfers from a wide area who enjoy the unique character that Queen's Park offers.
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Queens Park Golf Course
Queens Park West Drive
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Queen's Park Golf Course is set in undulating mature parkland with picturesque treelined fairways. The rich heritage and challenging test of golf continue to draw golfers from a wide area who enjoy the unique character that Queen's Park offers.
The MacGuffin Project offers you an escape from reality by immersing you into the dark but beautiful world of the long forgotten MacGuffin Carnival. It’s down to you and your team to work together, unravel the mysteries and overcome the challenges that unfold before you. Interact with machines, communicate with lost souls and piece together the past as you race against time to complete your missions. The MacGuffin Project is for teams of 3 to 6 people who are looking to try something new and exciting in entertainment. Based in the heart of Bournemouth town, it is ideally located for groups of friends or students as part of a night out, families and tourists as part of a visit to the town or
The MacGuffin Project
205 Old Christchurch Rd
The MacGuffin Project offers you an escape from reality by immersing you into the dark but beautiful world of the long forgotten MacGuffin Carnival. It’s down to you and your team to work together, unravel the mysteries and overcome the challenges that unfold before you. Interact with machines, communicate with lost souls and piece together the past as you race against time to complete your missions. The MacGuffin Project is for teams of 3 to 6 people who are looking to try something new and exciting in entertainment. Based in the heart of Bournemouth town, it is ideally located for groups of friends or students as part of a night out, families and tourists as part of a visit to the town or

Drinks & Nightlife

O2 Academy Bournemouth is an outstanding Grade II listed building and provides a beautiful backdrop for any live performance. . Since opening, the venue has hosted music, comedy, sporting and corporate events, with some of the biggest names to grace the stage including Jeff Beck, Queens of the Stone Age, Rita Ora and Disclosure.
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O2 Academy Bournemouth
570 Christchurch Rd
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O2 Academy Bournemouth is an outstanding Grade II listed building and provides a beautiful backdrop for any live performance. . Since opening, the venue has hosted music, comedy, sporting and corporate events, with some of the biggest names to grace the stage including Jeff Beck, Queens of the Stone Age, Rita Ora and Disclosure.

Parks & Nature

Once a quiet Victorian seaside resort, Boscombe has really come alive in recent years. Offering a sandy family beach it is a popular destination for both families and water sports fans alike. Boscombe Beach is a regular winner of various seaside awards due to its excellent facilities and cleanliness. There is also the Boscombe Chine gardens just a short stroll from the beach and a wonderful crazy golf course.
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Boscombe Beach
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Once a quiet Victorian seaside resort, Boscombe has really come alive in recent years. Offering a sandy family beach it is a popular destination for both families and water sports fans alike. Boscombe Beach is a regular winner of various seaside awards due to its excellent facilities and cleanliness. There is also the Boscombe Chine gardens just a short stroll from the beach and a wonderful crazy golf course.
Nestled beneath a magnificent cliff line, the bay enjoys its own micro-climate, some of the warmest sea temperatures in the UK and stunning views of the Isle of Wight and the Purbecks. Whatever you want from a day at the beach, you’ll find it all here. Bournemouth’s stunning coastline is full of action all year round as it hosts fantastic events and festivals. In August, it’s the annual Bournemouth Air Festival – the biggest event of its kind in the world.
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Bournemouth Strand
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Nestled beneath a magnificent cliff line, the bay enjoys its own micro-climate, some of the warmest sea temperatures in the UK and stunning views of the Isle of Wight and the Purbecks. Whatever you want from a day at the beach, you’ll find it all here. Bournemouth’s stunning coastline is full of action all year round as it hosts fantastic events and festivals. In August, it’s the annual Bournemouth Air Festival – the biggest event of its kind in the world.
Central chine garden just outside of Bournemouth town centre in Boscombe. Boscombe Chine Gardens were developed originally from a ‘chine’ of heath and mire into a splendid Victorian garden, a central part of the Boscombe resort. Ball court , water play area; the mini-golf with disabled access; and the lovelyterrace café overlooks it all.
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Boscombe Chine Gardens
Sea Road
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Central chine garden just outside of Bournemouth town centre in Boscombe. Boscombe Chine Gardens were developed originally from a ‘chine’ of heath and mire into a splendid Victorian garden, a central part of the Boscombe resort. Ball court , water play area; the mini-golf with disabled access; and the lovelyterrace café overlooks it all.

Food Scene

A local secret! No frills decor but fantastic steak and a great atmosphere! 'If you’re looking for a truly memorable meal with a warm and friendly atmosphere then look no further, our staff aim to make your night complete. We offer advice to help you pick the right steak for you, or if steak isn’t your forté we will recommend a dish that suits your liking. We are a family run restaurant open Tuesday to Sunday from 6pm until 11pm, please have a look at our menus to get an idea of why we’re the number 1 steak house in town'
Bournemouth Steak House
208 Holdenhurst Rd
A local secret! No frills decor but fantastic steak and a great atmosphere! 'If you’re looking for a truly memorable meal with a warm and friendly atmosphere then look no further, our staff aim to make your night complete. We offer advice to help you pick the right steak for you, or if steak isn’t your forté we will recommend a dish that suits your liking. We are a family run restaurant open Tuesday to Sunday from 6pm until 11pm, please have a look at our menus to get an idea of why we’re the number 1 steak house in town'
Great funky cafe with fantastic staff, awesome tasty food and great coffee. Bosconova caters for meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans
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Cafe Boscanova
650 Christchurch Rd
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Great funky cafe with fantastic staff, awesome tasty food and great coffee. Bosconova caters for meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans

Shopping

Castlepoint is situated just off the main Wessex Way A338 into town – take the exit for Bournemouth Hospital, the law courts and the Littledown Centre. Castlepoint is the largest shopping park in the country, with over 40 shops, cafes and restaurants and 3000 car parking spaces. The three anchor stores are Sainsbury’s, Marks and Spencer and Asda, with dozens of other high-street and unique names comprising fashion, outdoor, hardware, gaming, mobile, newsagents and card shops, plus three major coffee chains. Most doors open at 9am and don’t close until 8pm – ideal for hitting the shops after work or on the way home from a day
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Castlepoint Shopping Centre
Castle Lane West
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Castlepoint is situated just off the main Wessex Way A338 into town – take the exit for Bournemouth Hospital, the law courts and the Littledown Centre. Castlepoint is the largest shopping park in the country, with over 40 shops, cafes and restaurants and 3000 car parking spaces. The three anchor stores are Sainsbury’s, Marks and Spencer and Asda, with dozens of other high-street and unique names comprising fashion, outdoor, hardware, gaming, mobile, newsagents and card shops, plus three major coffee chains. Most doors open at 9am and don’t close until 8pm – ideal for hitting the shops after work or on the way home from a day