Bournemouth his home to several of England's leading nightclubs. For those who favour the more traditional musical and family shows the Pavilion hosts leading shows, pantomime and top comediens.  Bournemouth boasts several snooker halls, bowling alleys, Quasar, Sega World, and  cinemas. For the more adventurous try Matchams Leisure Park. Here you will find arrive and drive fun karts, Stock car and Banger Racing. 

Bournemouth must be the entertainment capital of the South Coast! You are spoilt for choice for restaurants, pubs and clubs.
Boat trips can be taken from either Bournemouth pier or Poole. Enjoy a trip around the breath taking scenery of the Dorset coast. The New Forest and Purbeck hills are close by for walking, cycling or horse riding   
 

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Bournemouth International Centre

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AFC Bournemouth  is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. The club plays at Dean Court in Kings Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset and have been in existence since 1899. Nicknamed The Cherries the team traditionally plays in red and black stripes but played in a predominantly red shirt for the 2004-05 and 2005-06 seasons before announcing a return to the stripes for the 2006-07 season due to fan demand.

Dean Court, Kings Park, Bournemouth, Dorset BH7 7AF     Tel ...01202  726300

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Bournemouth Pavilion     The building with concert hall, reading rooms and cafés was first advocated in 1859 but wasn’t authorised until 1892. Previously unknown architect firm Home and Knight won the contract and the construction costs amounted to £250,000. But licensing complications and the outbreak of the Great War delayed construction and the grand opening by HRH The Duke of Gloucester did not take place until March 19th, 1929. The Concert Hall’s inability to accommodate staged productions led to its eventual enlargement and in July 1934 it was reopened  as a theatre. more...

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Compton Acres One of the South's finest privately owned gardens, Compton Acres offers a unique series of stunning tranquil gardens offering spectacular views of Poole Harbour, Brownsea Island, and the Purbeck Hills beyond, fine food and drink and a fantastic shopping experience.

The new Compton Acres has more features than ever before. As well as its beautiful ten acres of gardens, there are exciting shopping opportunities, restaurants, a delicatessen, regular events, and, with further all-weather facilities planned for the near future, Compton Acres in Poole is fast becoming one of the most visited and prestigious attractions on the South Coast. more...

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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