Bournemouth City Centre Travel Guide
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Visit Bournemouth City Centre
Popular places to visit

Bournemouth Beach
Stroll along miles of England’s southern coast and stop at the fun parks and activity centers along the way.

Bournemouth International Centre
Go to a performance, conference, exhibition or other event at this large venue, which sits on the beautiful coast of Bournemouth.

Bournemouth Pier
Zipline from a tall tower on the pier over the waves of the sea and down to the beach from this pier’s exhilarating activity center.

Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre
Treat yourself to a night of early 20th-century-style grandeur at this opulent and historic theater, where you can see everything from dramas to concerts.

Oceanarium
Face fearsome sharks, feed the giant turtles and explore the tanks full of colorful animals you never knew existed.

Bournemouth Lower Gardens
Take in the alluring scents and bright colors of the wide range of flowers in this Victorian park with scenic paths and woods.
Things to do

From Bournemouth: Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door Trip

From Bournemouth: Jurassic Coast & Isle of Purbeck Day Tour

Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise

Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Bournemouth

Bournemouth Pier: PierZip Entrance Ticket

Bournemouth Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK
Top hotels in Bournemouth City Centre

Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth
Staff lovely and helpful, rooms clean and tidy
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa
Great staff on reception, swim included, bar staff friendly and brilliant breakfast, including gluten-free options! We will be back
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Hilton Bournemouth
Lovely hotel
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel
Great staff, good facilities. Room was spotless.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn Bournemouth by IHG
Nice place to stay. Service at dinner is extremely slow and some of the breakfast options were cold.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

The Cumberland Hotel - OCEANA COLLECTION
Amazing staff who went out of their way to help us with an issue. Friendly and always on hand to help. Huge to praise to Lisa and Ali.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bournemouth City Centre

West Cliff
While visiting West Cliff, you might make a stop by sights like Bournemouth Beach and Alum Chine Beach.
