Things to do in Bournemouth

Bournemouth Pier Attractions

About: For adventure enthusiasts, the pier features RockReef, an indoor activity centre boasting 25 climbing walls, an aerial obstacle course, a vertical slide, and the Pier Cave. Additionally, the PierZip, the world's first pier-to-shore zip line, provides an exhilarating ride from the pier to the beach. Perfect for a family day out!

Bournemouth Pier also host a variety of fun events that you can view, here. Alongside their Pier Perks offer! Claim 20% at the Pier attractions, alongside some of your other favourite spots - find out more here.

Address: Pier Approach, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5AA

Uptown Junk

About: Not only do Uptown Junk sell beautifully refinished, hand-painted quality furniture, they also offer a variety of different workshops that you can take on! If you attend one of their creative workshops, you will learn how to upcycle furniture, these are suitable for all skill levels. These workshops range from small projects, such as coasters, to bigger furniture paining workshops.

Workshops: View their workshops here.

Address: Uptown Junk, Surrey Road, Bournemouth, BH12 1EG

Telephone: 07795 482318

The Pavilion

About: The Pavilion in Bournemouth Town Centre is a great spot for both local and famous talents! Enjoy a range of live music events, comedy shows and theatre; there will be a range of different events running for everyone! View their list of events below.

Events: View here.

Address: Bournemouth Pavilion, Westover Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2BU

Telephone: 0300 500 0595

Bournemouth International Centre

About: The Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) is one of Bournemouth's hotspots for live entertainment! Enjoy a range of live music events, comedy shows and performances; there will be a range of different events running for everyone! View their list of events below.

Events: View here.

Address: Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Rd, Bournemouth BH2 5BH

Telephone: 0300 500 0595

Marvo Mysteries Escape Room

About: You enter the world of M.A.R.V.O as Volunteers looking to recover a Mysterious Artifact. All is not what it seems. Old stories give a glimpse into another world, a mirror world, a wonderland filled with powerful Artifacts. Has someone found a way to travel between them? You must search for clues, solve the mystery, recover the Artifact and Escape the room, all before Time runs out. You’ll have great fun in this award winning escape room adventure!

Address: 664 Christchurch Rd, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH7 6BT

Telephone: 01202 386525

Russell-Cotes Museum

About: Russell-Cotes house is one of the last Victorian houses to be built in England. Located on the East Cliff, this was home to husband and wife, Merton and Annie Russell-Cotes (1835-1921) who filled this seaside villa with objects from their travels across the world and lined the walls with a remarkable collection of British art. Take a tour around the rooms including four beautiful galleries showcasing beautiful artwork and the stunning garden. There’s also an outdoor café to enjoy a delicious range of light lunches, teas, coffees and cakes.

Address: Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, East Cliff Promenade, Bournemouth, BH1 3AA

Telephone: 01202 128000

City Sightseeing Bournemouth Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

About: Visiting Bournemouth? Looking for something fun to do with the kids? or just fancy doing something different? Then how about exploring Bournemouth on a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour. Travel quickly and easily around town aboard an open-top, double-decker bus with your 24 or 48-hour ticket. Choose to stay on the bus for the full loop, or hop on and off at any of the conveniently located stops to visit the places that interest you the most. You’ll get to see all the main sights and enjoy an informative audio commentary on board.

Address: Bournemouth Pier (Stand DD), Bournemouth BH2 5AA, UK

Tours operate from 10am to 5pm every hour. Tour times subject to change at any time. The bus leaves the first stop on East Overcliff Drive at 9:45 a.m and 10:45 a.m. each day.

Telephone: 01202 557007

Have a picnic

Where: Bournemouth Gardens

About: The lower, upper and central gardens are only a short walk from the main shopping centre, the beach and the pier, Bournemouth gardens are Grade II Listed Gardens and have the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award for 2021. Escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy the range of colours and scents and watch the world go by with a picnic from home or you’ll find plenty of shops in the town centre to grab some food and drink.

Shopping!

Perfectly located right next to the beaches and the beautiful gardens are plenty of shops so you can shop ‘til you drop! You’ll find everything from clothing, jewellery, footwear, cosmetics and so much more up and down the high street! While you’re in the town centre, we recommend that you visit Bobby’s which is home to a beauty hall housing global brands, The Makers Store, Bobby’s PARLOUR, AFC Bournemouth Store, Flaming Nora’s and much more!

See more about shopping in Dorset here! 

The Oceanarium

About: Embark on a magical underwater journey with the family at the Oceanarium. Complete with daily talks and feeding presentations with Otters and Penguins and brilliant animal experiences that gives you the chance to be even closer to some of the most awesome animals! Located on Bournemouth’s seafront also means that you can carry on the fun at the beach afterwards.

Address: Oceanarium, Pier Approach, Bournemouth. BH2 5AA

Telephone: 01202 311993

Opening Times: Opens daily at 10am and last entry is 5pm