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Bournemouth is vibrant and buzzing by day and night
with
restaurants, shops, cinemas, Imax, nightclubs and several casinos
which can make your visit unforgettable. The renowned "Bournemouth
International Centre" is situated in the centre of the town.
The most "Family
friendly" UK beach
As well as the best beaches in the UK (some say possibly in Europe) Bournemouth has won many "Blue Flag" awards for its overall cleanliness. There are terrific views over the Purbeck Hills. During the summer months there is a fantastic free display of fireworks. |
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Dorset is in an area
of outstanding natural beauty,
with a fantastic variety of sandy
beaches, towering cliffs and unspoilt countryside. For the many years running Bournemouth beach has been awarded Grade A status for its clean sands and excellent facilities Bathing water quality in Bournemouth is of the highest compliance, Out of 406 bathing waters, 397 passed EC tests. Coastal and inland bathing waters have improved significantly over the last four years. "World Heritage status". It is the only natural World Heritage site in Britain and ranks alongside the Great Barrier Reef and the Grand Canyon. |
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Bournemouth piers Cars are allowed between the piers but in July and August there is a fee. Disabled groups can arrange in advance to drop off and pick up in advance with the beach office. (Tel 01202 451781) The land trains run from Alum Chine to Bournemouth Pier and Bournemouth Pier to Boscombe daily from April to September (weekends only weather permitting in the winter). People in wheelchairs travel free. |
Folding chairs can be
carried on all trains but “Max 1” and “SU 2” can carry passengers in their
wheelchairs. |
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Bournemouth is Accessible The information given is for visitors with different kinds of abilities and needs. We advise that you check the information for your specific requirements in advance. We recommend that when you book your accommodation you advise the hotel of your specific needs. Some may not have the facilities that you require. |
Camera Obscura
access is relatively easy and direct from Bournemouth Square. Which includes a
cobblestone mosaic, alongside the Obscura Cafe the camera obscura
located on the first floor. The obscura chamber is a large circular room with
a 1.8m diameter circular table in the centre, onto which the image is
projected. The table is white, and the height is adjustable so the image can
be focused.
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Theatres: There are a limited number of spaces for wheelchairs for safety reasons. It is advisable to inform the theatre if you require wheelchair space to avoid delays on the night. Most of the venues have a hearing induction loop although some shows make it difficult to operate the system so it is advisable to check with the theatre before booking. The Pavilion Theatre has 8 disabled parking spaces and a ramp at the entrance. |
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There is an easily
accessible toilet in the foyer and another near the ballroom (Access via a
lift where staff will offer assistance.) Pier Theatre has access via a ramp
at the side of the building. The theatre is on one level and a new
accessible toilet is adjacent to the theatre. BIC has access to all areas apart from the balconies in the Windsor and Tregonwell Hall.There are toilets on every floor and the lift is found behind the Reception desk. The usher will offer assistance or advice if required |
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Bournemouth Pier
has a long
history within the community and has played a vital role in the region's
tourism. The pier is used as a symbol of identity for the town and hosts a
range of events from races, carnivals, fairs, concerts to firework displays.
Yet its heritage has been unexplored and its prominent place within the
community not celebrated. The OUR PIER project brings to life the wealth of
memories from the past and captures the story of this amazing landmark.
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Compton Acres. These beautiful gardens are set in 110 acres overlooking Poole Harbour. There are catering facilities and toilets available with chair access. Most of the gardens are accessible by wheelchair and there are free wheelchairs on loan. Guide dogs are welcome. Tel 01202 700778 |
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Russell-Cotes Art Gallery &
Museum, Entry to
the house, gardens, museum and most exhibitions is FREE, but we invite
donations to enable us to make improvements to our service. Donation boxes
are located near the entrance.
There is a suggested donation of £3.00 per person for guided tours. We offer
educational guided tours and activities for schools, colleges, universities,
language schools and adult education groups
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Oceanarium
It is located by Bournemouth Pier.
Enjoy the fascinating tour of the world from the Antarctic to the
Caribbean. There are catering and toilet facilities with free wheelchairs
on loan. Guide dogs are allowed. Tel 01202
311993
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Sensory Community Garden. The garden is located in Knyveton Gardens Keeble Rd and it will stimulate the 5 senses. There are plants to touch, smell, bright colours for the partially sighted and a pond with running water. A sensory sculpture is at the entrance and in the café there are Braille scripts with the garden’s history. There are wide paths, raised flower beds and high seats. There is an environmental area to attract birds, butterflies and bats. Tel. 07768 846768 | Central Pleasure Gardens The helium filled balloon can take wheelchairs to give you a birds eye view of Bournemouth. There are wheelchair toilets close by. |
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Monkey world. Located about 25 miles from Bournemouth Monkey World is home to the largest group of chimps outside of Africa. The monkeys live in spacious enclosures amongst natural woodlands. There is chair access, catering and toilet facilities with good access and a free loan scheme on site. Guide dogs are allowed and there are audio visual aids. Tel 01929 462537 | Brownsea Island. This National Trust property is reached by boat and offers tremendous views of Poole Harbour. The island is home to many animals including the Red Squirrel. Battery cars must follow a designated route. There are toilets and catering facilities with wheelchair access. Guide dogs are allowed and there are audio visual facilities. Tel 01202 707744 |
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Waterfront Museum. Located in the High Street Poole the museum displays the history of Poole from Roman occupation to smugglers. Poole Museum has reopened after 20 months of major redevelopment involving £750,000 of Heritage Lottery Funding and local fundraising. There is some restricted access and toilets with access are available. Guide dogs are allowed. Tel 01202 262600 | Tank Museum. Approximately 19 miles from Bournemouth the tank museum has the world’s finest collection of tanks from over 26 countries. There is some restricted wheelchair access but there are toilets and catering facilities with good access. There are audio visual aids and guide dogs are allowed. There is a hearing induction loop system. Tel 01929 405096 |
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Bournemouth beach is a dog free, smoke free and pioneered the original "KIDZONE" Scheme. Bournemouth is the first resort in the country to trial the beach lockers operated by The Beach Box Company. Bournemouth was the first resort to introduce no-smoking beaches and the Kids Zone beaches that have not been adopted around the country. |
Pier Theatre, Bournemouth
was opened on 3rd
June 1960 with the show "Carry on Laughing" starring Ted Rogers. In 1964, Thora Hird
starred in "The Best Laid Plans". In 1966, Sid James was in "George & Alfred
Black present 'Spring Wedding'". He was followed by
Dick Emery in 1967 ("Oh! You are Awful"). The popular comedy "The Mating
Game" was performed in 1969 and 1971. "No Sex Please We're British" was
first performed at the Pier Theatre in 1973 and again in 2000
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 Virgin Cross
Country
has enhanced services for travellers to and from Bournemouth and Brockenhurst with
extension of a northbound and southbound service beyond Southampton to
complete the daytime hourly interval pattern to and from the Midlands
throughout the afternoon and early evening.
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Bournemouth Airport
is
a key national and international gateway to Southern England, connecting
over 900,000 passengers to over 60 destinations every year. Around 3 million
passengers will be travelling through Bournemouth Airport every year by
2014/15. The airport’s growth is a massive opportunity; crucial to the
prosperity of our whole region. But that growth must be sustainable. Our
Master Plan to 2030 describes how best to manage the positive and negative
impact of growth.
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Dorset and East Devon Coast World Heritage Site It is the only natural World Heritage site in Britain and ranks alongside the Great Barrier Reef and the Grand Canyon. This England's first natural World Heritage Site - it is known as The Jurassic Coast. It covers 95 miles of truly stunning coastline from East Devon to Dorset, with rocks recording 185 million years of the Earth's history. World Heritage Sites are places of ‘outstanding universal value' selected by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation). |
Old Harry Rocks Dorset is in an area of outstanding natural beauty, with a fantastic variety of sandy beaches, towering cliffs and unspoilt countryside. Old Harry Rocks are chalk stacks located directly east of Studland and to the north of Swanage in Dorset. Nearby and to the north are the larger towns of Poole and Bournemouth. The rocks are part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site of which they form the eastern end. It is also believed that the rocks were once connected to The Needles on the Isle of Wight. Boat trip excursions are available from Bournemouth pier in the summertime. |
Parking: Not normally a big problem in Bournemouth, with lots of free and ample parking areas which are convenient to walk from. Bournemouth's terrific beaches, shops, pubs, clubs and cinemas all have handily placed "Pay and Display" multi-storey car parks. National Car Parks (Car Parks, Bournemouth) Bournemouth Car Parks And Airport Parking if you are planning to fly on to another destination from Bournemouth Tel: 01202 556965 - Glen Fern Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2LZ (1.57 miles) |
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Introduced in 1997 a safety system on the beaches in Bournemouth has helped to reduce the number of lost kids on the beaches
