Car Hire Bournemouth - Mini guide to Bournemouth

Situated on England’s south coast, the vibrant city of Bournemouth meets all your needs for a fun filled holiday, or a weekend getaway. Its main attraction is the seven miles of sandy beach but with beautiful parks and gardens, great nightlife, and a national park and heritage coastline nearby; there is something for everyone.

The award-winning beach is perfect for a family holiday, with clean sand, clear water and a variety of activities, such as volleyball and sandcastle competitions. You can also visit the Waterfront Complex and the fun fair on Bournemouth Pier. And many visitors come especially to see the splendid gardens – there are over 2000 acres of them!

The Victorian architecture of the town centre provides a charming backdrop for the excellent range of High Street shops and exclusive boutiques. The Square, with its lovely Camera Obscura and mosaics, is an excellent place to sit back and watch the city go by, or start your evening out, when you can choose from the excellent restaurants, night clubs and bars you would expect to find in any lively international resort.

There is a very wide range of entertainment options, including the Pavilion and Pier theatres, museums, leisure centres and sports clubs, and even an IMAX surround vision cinema. The Bournemouth International Centre is definitely worth visiting, offering regular theatre, opera and other performances. Another popular choice is the Stream, Heath and Woodland Walk. Following this self-guided trail will take you to Bournemouth Gardens, Meyrick Park Golf Course, Coy Pond and Talbot Heath.

Bournemouth is an ideal base for exploring England’s south coast. Just a short drive will take you lovely Poole and its enormous natural harbour. Across the way are the rugged Purbecks, perfect for stunning coastal walks. Or inland, there are many quaint Dorset villages that inspired Hardy’s classics. Many stately homes, National Trust properties and the expansive New Forest are all within easy reach.

The city’s international airport offers connections to many British and European destinations. Alternatively, with the great road and rail connections, it’s also very easy to get here from London.