Bournemouth Mini Guide - Amazon S3
Bournemouth Mini Guide - Amazon S3 Bournemouth Mini Guide - Amazon S3
coastal villageMarketsbournemouth Town centre6RetailTHERAPYShopping in Bournemouth town centre isa thoroughly enjoyable experience - whilststrolling along the fully pedestrianised highstreet you will find yourself surrounded bystunning victorian architecture andaward winning gardens that weave theirway through the town and down to thegolden sands of the blue flag beach.Take the opportunity to indulge in someretail therapy by browsing through thedesigner labels at one of Bournemouth’smany department stores or reacquaintyourself with familiar brands alongBournemouth’s high street, which runs fromOld Christchurch Road to CommercialRoad. Alongside department stores areboutique and independent shops providingyou with unique shopping experiences.coastal villagesAfter something a little different? Thenhead slightly out of town to one ofBournemouth’s Coastal Villages.Westbourne (approximately 1.4 miles tothe west of Bournemouth town centre) isan elegant borough of Bournemouthwhere you’ll find a selection of boutiqueshops, quirky cafés and indulgent beautysalons. Or make your way to southbournebournemouth.co.uk | 0845 051 1700victorian Arcades(approximately 3 miles to the east ofBournemouth town centre) an area bestknown for its delightful delis and bustlingbistros. boscombe is another charmingtown located around 1.8 miles to the Eastof Bournemouth town centre and is hometo Bournemouth’s only regular streetmarket- an open air market that operatesevery Thursday and Saturday between9am - 4:30pm. There is also a vibrantvintage market held inside Boscombe’sRoyal Arcade that takes place on the firstSaturday of each month between 10am -4pm. Boscombe additionally has a greatselection of quirky vintage boutiques,bookshops and ‘Aladdin’s Cave’ styleantique shops that will keep you rummagingfor hidden treasures for hours on end.uK’s Largest shopping parkcastlepoint is the uK’s largest shoppingpark and is situated just three miles fromBournemouth town centre. Home to avast range of high street names, there areshops to suit all tastes and ages and withsome fantastic restaurants on site too youcan relax after a fulfilling day of shoppingwith a great cocktail and the familiar foodof one of your favourite menus.
summer eventsEvening’sOUTcocktailsbournemouth international centre Winter entertainmentIf you’re looking for a great night out thenBournemouth is the place to be! With arenowned array of entertainment fromthe latest theatre productions to funky jazzbars and vibrant nightclubs - there’sguaranteed to be something to suit alltastes and ages. Bournemouth evenboasts a Purple Flag in recognition ofproviding extremely high quality eveningentertainment.entertainment extravaganzaThe Bournemouth International Centre(BIC) is located on Exeter Road and is apopular venue for concerts, exhibitions,comedy productions, events andconferences and in the winter boasts afantastic indoor ice rink.The Pavilion Theatre is a majestic 1920’sbuilding on Westover Road that still retainsits elegant splendour, making it the perfectbackdrop for ballets, comedy performancesand the latest West end shows. Bournemouthis also home to the charming Pier Theatre,which was designed in the late 1950’s tolook like an ocean liner and still retains itshistoric charm today. The theatre operatesannually from late April to Octobershowing a selection of productions.With the Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Artsand the regent centre in Christchurch bothon our doorstep, you’re truly spoilt for choice.Dancing in the MoonlightWhen in Bournemouth why not learn anew dance or practice an old timefavourite with ‘Pavilion Dance - theNational Dance Academy for the SouthWest’. Watch a performance or try one oftheir dance classes taking place everyday and evening for all ages and abilities.After DarkBournemouth is famed for its buzzingnightlife and the array of cocktails on offermake a great accessory to any stylishevening. But if it’s not cocktails you’reafter, why not try the wine bars, traditionalBritish and Irish pubs, comedy clubs,cinemas or festivals and events that areavailable throughout the year.After dark entertainment pulsates acrosstown with music to suit everyone's tastes.From Old Christchurch Road to Lansdowneand beyond, there is something foreveryone. The Triangle area ofBournemouth offers a selection of eateriesand wine bars and also has great gayvenues including nightclubs, cabaretclubs and bars. For a more laid backatmosphere, Charminster, Westbourne,Southbourne, Boscombeand the seafront offer aselection of cocktail andwine bars perfect forrestaurant atpre-dinner drinks.bournemouth pier Approach0845 051 1700 | bournemouth.co.uk 7
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coastal villageMarketsbournemouth Town centre6RetailTHERAPYShopping in <strong>Bournemouth</strong> town centre isa thoroughly enjoyable experience - whilststrolling along the fully pedestrianised highstreet you will find yourself surrounded bystunning victorian architecture andaward winning gardens that weave theirway through the town and down to thegolden sands of the blue flag beach.Take the opportunity to indulge in someretail therapy by browsing through thedesigner labels at one of <strong>Bournemouth</strong>’smany department stores or reacquaintyourself with familiar brands along<strong>Bournemouth</strong>’s high street, which runs fromOld Christchurch Road to CommercialRoad. Alongside department stores areboutique and independent shops providingyou with unique shopping experiences.coastal villagesAfter something a little different? Thenhead slightly out of town to one of<strong>Bournemouth</strong>’s Coastal Villages.Westbourne (approximately 1.4 miles tothe west of <strong>Bournemouth</strong> town centre) isan elegant borough of <strong>Bournemouth</strong>where you’ll find a selection of boutiqueshops, quirky cafés and indulgent beautysalons. Or make your way to southbournebournemouth.co.uk | 0845 051 1700victorian Arcades(approximately 3 miles to the east of<strong>Bournemouth</strong> town centre) an area bestknown for its delightful delis and bustlingbistros. boscombe is another charmingtown located around 1.8 miles to the Eastof <strong>Bournemouth</strong> town centre and is hometo <strong>Bournemouth</strong>’s only regular streetmarket- an open air market that operatesevery Thursday and Saturday between9am - 4:30pm. There is also a vibrantvintage market held inside Boscombe’sRoyal Arcade that takes place on the firstSaturday of each month between 10am -4pm. Boscombe additionally has a greatselection of quirky vintage boutiques,bookshops and ‘Aladdin’s Cave’ styleantique shops that will keep you rummagingfor hidden treasures for hours on end.uK’s Largest shopping parkcastlepoint is the uK’s largest shoppingpark and is situated just three miles from<strong>Bournemouth</strong> town centre. Home to avast range of high street names, there areshops to suit all tastes and ages and withsome fantastic restaurants on site too youcan relax after a fulfilling day of shoppingwith a great cocktail and the familiar foodof one of your favourite menus.
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