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Alum Chine Tropical Gardens • Bournemouth Beach • Bournemouth Pier • Bournemouth Lower Gardens, Central & Upper Gardens

Day 1 – AM:

Wake up to the scent of exotic flora and fauna at Alum Chine Tropical Gardens. With their origins in the 1920s, the shaded paths and wooded glades are perfect for quiet contemplation as you look out to sea.

Then jump on our iconic land train and take a ride back to Bournemouth seafront.

COFFEE: Bournemouth Seafront (suggestions include The Prom Café and seafront kiosks)

Finish your morning on a high – swoop into Bournemouth’s award winning beaches on the world’s first and only pier-to-shore zipwire – a thrilling, adrenaline fuelled ride over the waves.

LUNCH: Bournemouth Pier (suggestions include Key West Restaurant , Harry Ramsdens, or visit our restaurant page for more ideas and inspiration).

Day 1 – PM:

Take some time out and grab a quick siesta in the sun on Bournemouth Beach. Hire a deckchair, build a sandcastle or take a paddle in the sea.

ICE CREAM: Bournemouth Gardens (suggestions include kiosks) and find a great spot to sit and people watch!

Stroll through Bournemouth’s historic Grade-II listed Lower Gardens – sunbathe among the flower beds on the lush green grass, stop for coffee at the Pine Walk aviary which has been newly refurbished in 2022 and admire the stunning array of birds. Discover Bournemouth's past as you smuggle your ball around 18 holes of adventure golf at Smugglers Cove.

Walk on through the Central Gardens. First developed in the 1870s, they’re home to tennis courts, a playground and war memorial. There's also a great play area just by the tennis courts for smaller children. Trails are marked through the gardens, with information boards and signs along the way. You can also download an interesting tree trail which older children and big kids love! Here's a helpful map to print before you go!

The Upper Gardens was originally laid out as a private garden for the Durrant family in the 1860s and has a three continent theme – European, Asian and North American. There’s even a Gothic style Victorian water tower.

DINNER: Westbourne (suggestions include the award winning fish 'n' chip shop Chez Fred or visit our restaurant page for more ideas and inspiration).

For an extra special treat…

Check out our iconic family festivals! With a programme that covers all seasons, you can tie your visit in with one of our major events and give your break in Bournemouth a boost.

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Bournemouth Lower Gardens

Bournemouth

The Lower Gardens in Bournemouth are only a five minute walk from the main shopping centre, the beach and the pier.

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Land Train

Bournemouth

Jump aboard one of our famous land trains, sit back and enjoy the seafront scenery as we sweep you along the Promenade.

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Price Free to £25.00 Per Ticket

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Shaka Surf

Poole

Shaka Surf isn’t just a any old surf school, we offer a variety of water sports, and we are set up on the golden sands of Poole & Bournemouth Bay; on a seven mile stretch of sand, and water, that can offer great waves, or great flat water fun.

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Kingfisher Barn Visitor Centre

Bournemouth

Kingfisher Barn Visitor Centre is the gateway to the Stour Valley Nature Reserve. It is run in partnership between BCP Council and the Bournemouth Parks Foundation.
We recommend stopping in before you head out down to the river. This true…

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Red House Museum

Christchurch

A former Georgian workhouse, the Red House is now a museum exploring the story of Christchurch from before the Ice Age to modern times.

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Boscombe Pier

Bournemouth

Boscombe Pier is the perfect vantage point to watch volleyball, table tennis and swingball on the beach. If you are feeling adventurous, try scaling the nearby, purpose built boulders next to the pier or have a go at slacklining!

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Branksome Dene Chine Beach

Poole, Bournemouth

Branksome Dene Chine Beach is a small yet stunning bit of beach with a dramatic cliff face which towers over the promenade and beach.
There are basic facilities located here such as parking, toilets and a kiosk.
Take in beautiful sights of…

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Beach Huts

Bournemouth

Beach huts are great for relaxing with friends and family and offer inspirational coastal views.

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Alum Chine Play Park

Bournemouth

The Alum Chine playground is an amazing play space inspired around ‘Treasure Island’ and features a number of adventurous play elements.

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Fisherman's Walk Cliff Lift

Bournemouth

The Fisherman’s Walk Cliff Lift was built in 1935.

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Price Free to £44.00 Per Ticket

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Hengistbury Head Beach

Christchurch, Bournemouth

Hengistbury Head is a relatively unspoilt beach, consistently featuring in the annual TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice® awards for Beaches. It has a south-facing pebble beach, with imposing clay and ironstone cliffs, and soft, sandy beaches at…

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Hengistbury Head

Bournemouth

Hengistbury Head is a relatively unspoilt and south-facing pebble beach, with imposing clay and ironstone cliffs.

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LV=KidZone Bournemouth

Bournemouth

LV=KidZone is a child safety scheme that runs across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s beaches every summer to coincide with the school holidays.

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New Forest Wildlife Park

Nr Ashurst, Southampton

Enjoy a wildlife adventure in this lovely park, set in 25 acres of unspoilt woodland.

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Price £10.25 to £40.50 Per Ticket

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Accessible Beach Huts

Boscombe

Introducing the UK’s first purpose designed fully disabled accessible beach huts – available for hire at Bournemouth’s multi-award winning Boscombe seafront. The huts incorporate high quality design, visual flair and unique function. The inside of…

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