Position:50°43′N;1°54′W
Population:160,000
Description:Bournemouth is a world class resort that has everything you need for a perfect holiday or short break, and where there’s a host of sights and activities within easy reach.
Relax on our award winning beaches, with seven miles of golden sand fringing the clear blue sea. Wander through our exquisite parks and gardens, or explore our vast range of shops - from fascinating boutiques to large department stores. Experience the wealth of entertainment and amusements available for all ages and tastes. And when you fancy a spot to eat, take your choice from the restaurants, bars and bistros, offering everything from traditional English fare to the finest exotic cuisines.
Travel further afield, and you’ll soon find stately homes, ruined castles and picturesque villages. Alternatively, you can savour the beauty of the New Forest, drink in the splendour of Dorset’s spectacular World Heritage Jurassic coastline; or enjoy the rolling countryside where Thomas Hardy lived.
Attractions:

Boscombe Manor
Chines
Compton Acres Gardens
Musicmakers Festival
Brownsea Island
Rothsay Museum
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum
Teddy Bear Museum
International Festival
Cranborne Manor
Knowlton Church and Earthworks
Waterfront Museum
Wimborne Minster