Surrounding Area
Bournemouth is situated in one of the most beautiful parts of England and living here will give you a great opportunity to explore many different places. If you do not want to go too far, you can head down to Poole Old Town, which is a mix of passageways and old merchant houses built in the 17th and 18th century. Other attractions near Bournemouth include Compton Acres - considered one of the finest gardens in Europe and Upton Park with its amazing residence built in the 19th century, gardens and wooded area. One of Poole’s most peaceful attractions is Brownsea Island, which is famous for the peacocks that roam around freely and is one of the few remaining homes of the red squirrel. Brownsea’s fascinating history and wildlife attract many visitors and it is only a short boat trip from either Poole or Bournemouth. In the summer, Shakespeare plays are performed on the island in the open air and, whilst you are eating your picnic and watching the performance, everybody hopes it doesn’t rain! Christchurch is a quaint riverside town, which also has some of the nicest beaches in the area, such as Avon and Mudeford. The spectacular 900-year-old Priory can be seen from any point in the town and the Red House Museum gives an insight into the town’s history. Highcliffe Castle is a short drive away - there you can see a range of exhibitions and workshops and have a traditional Dorset cream tea in their award-winning teashop. If you are a fan of literature, you can visit Thomas Hardy’s cottage in Dorchester where he was born in 1840. Hardy was brought up here and did most of his writing in the upstairs room. In the Purbecks, Corfe Castle, which was built originally in the 9th century and rebuilt in the 11th century, is now an imposing ruin and a popular tourist centre. The New Forest, famous for its beauty, is very close to Bournemouth and can be explored by bicycle or even pony rides. Named by William the Conqueror more than nine centuries ago, the New Forest is about 45,000 acres of largely unspoiled wilderness. Towns in and around the forest include Lyndhurst, Lymington, Brockenhurst, Ringwood and Romsey and throughout the area you will find many traditional English pubs where you will get a warm welcome. Salisbury, Stonehenge, Weymouth, Wimborne....... there are so many other places to visit whilst you are here! If you take a look at the websites below you will find more information and see why Bournemouth and the surrounding area are such popular places.
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