Martin’s guidebook for Bournemouth
Arts & Culture
Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
West Cliff PromenadeParks & Nature
A lovely wooded park only a 5 minute walk from my house.
Great place to have a walk , or picnic in the summer .
Some of my guests use it for morning jogging !
Meyrick Park
A lovely wooded park only a 5 minute walk from my house.
Great place to have a walk , or picnic in the summer .
Some of my guests use it for morning jogging !
Brownsea Island is a great place for a day trip. You can get a boat either from Poole Quay or Sandbanks. It's owned by the National Trust , has some lovely walks and a nature reserve. Also, one of the few places left in the UK where you can see red squirrels. Normally open between Easter and September.
Has open air theatre events over the summer months.
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Brownsea Island
Brownsea Island is a great place for a day trip. You can get a boat either from Poole Quay or Sandbanks. It's owned by the National Trust , has some lovely walks and a nature reserve. Also, one of the few places left in the UK where you can see red squirrels. Normally open between Easter and September.
Has open air theatre events over the summer months.
If you don't have a car you can get there by bus from the centre of Bournemouth. Has some beautiful sandy beaches including a naturist beach. Would always suggest taking a picnic if you're heading over for a beach day , as not much in the way of shops & cafes.
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Studland Nature Reserve
Beach RoadIf you don't have a car you can get there by bus from the centre of Bournemouth. Has some beautiful sandy beaches including a naturist beach. Would always suggest taking a picnic if you're heading over for a beach day , as not much in the way of shops & cafes.
Bournemouth gardens which lead down to the main beach & pier are definitely worth a wander around. From where you're staying they're about a 10/15 minute walk away.
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Bournemouth Parks - Lower Gardens
Bournemouth gardens which lead down to the main beach & pier are definitely worth a wander around. From where you're staying they're about a 10/15 minute walk away.
Sightseeing
Purbecks are a lovely area & not that far from Bournemouth. You can get there by bus from the centre of Bournemouth. Great area for walking and just to get away somewhere quieter
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Purbeck District
Purbecks are a lovely area & not that far from Bournemouth. You can get there by bus from the centre of Bournemouth. Great area for walking and just to get away somewhere quieter
Entertainment & Activities
Has a good choice of shows particularly over the Summer months
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Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre
Westover RoadHas a good choice of shows particularly over the Summer months
State of the art cinema complex for blockbusters in 2-D , or 3-D. Has great choice of eateries housed there as well.
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Odeon Bournemouth BH2
Exeter CrescentState of the art cinema complex for blockbusters in 2-D , or 3-D. Has great choice of eateries housed there as well.
Shopping
A shopping complex which is only a short drive from the centre of Bournemouth. A wide selection of stores including ; M&S , TK Maxx , Next & Boots.
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Castlepoint Shopping Centre
Castle Lane WestA shopping complex which is only a short drive from the centre of Bournemouth. A wide selection of stores including ; M&S , TK Maxx , Next & Boots.
Getting Around
There are bus tops around cemetery junction , which is only a short walk from my house. From there you can get buses around the Bournemouth & Poole area.
Cemetery Junction
There are bus tops around cemetery junction , which is only a short walk from my house. From there you can get buses around the Bournemouth & Poole area.
United Taxis
164 Holdenhurst RdReliable local Taxi Service - 01202 556677
Essentials
Tesco Express located in Charminster, is only a short walk away from my house. Open 7 days per week
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Tesco Express
1-13 Charminster RdTesco Express located in Charminster, is only a short walk away from my house. Open 7 days per week
Only a short walk from my home - Well run Dry Cleaners , who can help with dry cleaning, service washes and any repairs and alterations
The Charminster Dry Cleaners
54 Charminster RoadOnly a short walk from my home - Well run Dry Cleaners , who can help with dry cleaning, service washes and any repairs and alterations