Bournemouth the Victorian love-affair with the seaside changed Bournemouth from a desolate heath to a bustling resort in less than 50 years. Rich men built their villas on the pine-clad slopes of the Bourne valley, speculators erected hotels on the high cliff-tops, and by 1900 the town’s population had risen from 695 (in 1851) to 59,000.
Bournemouth has a mild climate it is renowned for its seven miles of golden sandy beaches, beautiful parks and gardens within the natural valleys with there fine coastal views.
Visitors love the sandy beaches and sheltered waters. The beaches having won more awards for their safety and cleanliness than any other in the UK . Bournemouth is ideal for visitors of all ages. Behind the gardens you have the town of shops, hotels, theatres and cinemas standing beside the old Victorian Villas .
A Dorset squire founded Bournemouth when he built a summer home on the site at what is now the Royal Exeter Hotel. It was the only building, apart from an inn, on the wild stretch of heathland that followed the curve of Poole Bay from Hengistbury Head in the east to Durlston Head in the west.
The coastline could have been made for the holidaymaker it is rugged
and split by deep ravines.
Local towns and villages to visit
Bournemouth
Dorchester
Lulworth
Poole
Swanage
Weymouth
off A350, Dorset 01258 482248
Bournemouth Expo, Christchurch Lane,
Bournemouth, Dorset Tel: 01202 293544
Russell-Coates Art Gallery and Museum
East Cliff, Bournemouth, Dorset.
Tel: 01202 451858
Bovington
Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset.
Tel: 01929405096
Brownsea Island, Poole Island and nature reserve with
over 500 acres of heath, woodland and secluded beaches.
Tel: 01202 707744
Courtyard Centre Lytchett Minster,
Nr Poole , 01202 623423
Poole Pottery, The Quay, Poole,Dorset
Tel: 01202 666200
RNLI Museum, West Quay Road, Poole
Dorset. Tel: 01202 663000
Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset.
Tel: 01929405096
Brownsea Island, Poole Island and nature reserve with
over 500 acres of heath, woodland and secluded beaches.
Tel: 01202 707744
Courtyard Centre Lytchett Minster,
Nr Poole , 01202 623423
Poole Pottery, The Quay, Poole,Dorset
Tel: 01202 666200
RNLI Museum, West Quay Road, Poole
Dorset. Tel: 01202 663000
Waterfront & Scaplen's Court Museum
4 High Street, Poole, Dorset Tel:01202 683138
Corfe Castle, Nr Wareham Village dominated by the ruins of a medieval
castle, one of the most notable in England.
Tel: 01929 552740
Please mention westcountrylinks.co.uk when contacting
Angling
Sea fishing at Weymouth, Lulworth Cove, and Osmington Mills. Coarse
fishing at Radipole Lake, Weymouth. Trout fishing on the rivers Frome
and Trent.
Waterfront & Scaplen's Court Museum
4 High Street, Poole, Dorset Tel:01202 683138
Sandford Holiday Park, Poole Dorset. Located near Poole in an idyllic setting in 64 acres of woodland, close to the Purbeck Hills and many of Dorset's finest sandy award-winning Blue Flag beaches.
Small, family run, park in Christchurch is set in 2 acres of mature trees, close to Hurn Forest and the River Avon. The small number of comfortable cabins and lodges are all tastefully situated around the swimming pool. It is ideally situated for easy access to a vast array of attractions.
Dorset Holiday Parks Static Self Catering Caravan Holidays, Ideal for family self-catering holidays all year round, some allow pets, weekends, half term or just a short break.
Smedmore Estate, Kimmeridge,
Wareham
, Dorset
BH20 5PD Tel: 01929480702
Coldharbour, Wareham, Dorset BH20 7PA
Tel: 01929554763
Wareham Forest, Tourist Park, North Trigon
Wareham, Dorset BH20
Tel: 01929551393
Wareham, BH20 5BG, Tel: 01929 556444
Woodland, Camping & Caravan Park
Glebe Farm, Station Road, Corfe Castle
Wareham, Dorset BH20 5EJ
Tel: 01929480280
The Cavendish Hotel 4 Bournemouth is a family run
Hotel offering bed and breakfsat of exceptional standards. We are located near
the heart of Bournemouth but are far enough away to enjoy a peaceful nights
sleep. we have sixteen well appointed rooms offering hospitality trays hair
dryers,f lat screen TVs and internet access, all rooms are ensuite. We have free
off road parking for all our guests,
The Best Western Hotel Royale Bournemouth is a
privately owned Best Western Hotel Royale is situated on Bournemouth's exclusive
and tranquil picturesque East Cliff.
All 64 bedrooms - including eight spacious Studio family rooms - have been
designed with comfort and relaxation in mind. The modern leisure club boasts a
large and airy indoor swimming pool.
The Suncliff Hotel Bournemouth is situated
on the prestigious East Cliff of Bournemouth, within easy walking distance of
Bournemouth’s stunning blue flag beaches, award winning gardens and vibrant town
centre.
One of Bournemouth's premier 3 star hotels, The Suncliff is the perfect choice
for Family Holidays, Short Breaks or Business Trips, many with fabulous ocean
views and views over Bournemouth.
11-13 West Cliff Road
Bournemouth
BH2 5EU
Tel: 01202296278
La Terrazza Restaurant
53 Bourne Avenue
Bournemouth
BH2 6DW
Tel: 01202558274
Fax: 01202294342
Ilcapriccio Restaurant
58/60 Holdenhurst Road
Bournemouth
BH8 8AQ
Tel: 01202551049
Tel: 01202707400
Romantica Restaurant, Poole Road, Branksome
Poole Tel: 01202764708
Topogigio Italian Restaurant, High Street
Poole Tel: 01202670181 Fax: 01202670181
Oliver's Restaurant, West Street, Wareham
Tel: 01929556164
Porchester court, Bournemouth, BH8 8JE 01202 467 970
Avon Causeway Inn
Hurn Christchurch, Bournemouth, BH23 6AS 01202 482714
The Old firestation
36 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8AD 01202 963 889
Nelsons
77 Salisbury St, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7PY 01258 451468
Launceston Farm
Tarrant Launceston, Blandford, DT11 8BY 01258 830 528
The Charlton Inn
Bournemouth Rd, Charlton Marshall, Blandford Forum, DT11 01258 453 160
