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Bournemouth is the ideal place for families. Kids just love the beautiful sandy beach and clean clear water. Bournemouth is proud of it’s blue flag beaches and Kidzone scheme where lost children are quickly united with their families. This initiative was then cultivated by Bournemouth Borough Council, who saw the potential of the scheme in helping to make Bournemouth beach safer. Come and join in the fun games on the beach in the summer months |
Each summer the Kids
fun festival is held with children’s entertainers guaranteed to put a smile
on the children’s faces. |
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For those unfamiliar
with the Kidzone scheme it is very simple to use. You just collect your free
wristband from the seafront and then sit between the Kidzone markers. The
wristband assists the seafront staff to spot and relocate children who have
wandered away. Orange sun is for Alum Chine. The RNLI Beach Rescue provides 7 day a week lifeguard service May and September |
Blue fish
is for Durley Chine Yellow ball is for Bournemouth West Red ice cream is for Bournemouth East White starfish is for Boscombe West Green bucket / spade is for Boscombe East Pink yacht is for Fisherman’s walk Purple sandcastle is for Southbourne |
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The Oceanarium was the
first visitor attraction in Bournemouth to be awarded VAQAS status –
reflecting our commitment to providing a quality experience for all
visitors. VAQAS is the Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Service. It is
VisitBritain’s quality assessment service for all types of visitor
attractions throughout England.
01202 311 990 |
Pavilion Theatre and Ballroom is Bournemouth's traditional venue for year round entertainment . Built in the 1920s, it retains its splendour and elegant styling and is Bournemouth's regular home for West End stage shows, Opera, Ballet, Pantomime and Comedy as well as for corporate presentations and dinner dances, product launches and small conferences more... |
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Kitesurfing Talk
to any Kite Surfer any they will all recommend that you get professional
lessons before you take to UK Seas. Not only will this enhance your safety
and others too, but it will give you chance to try Kite Surfing without
spending lots of money on kit you may not use.
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Windsurfing
The local
events are a great way to try racing, or just to get even more |
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Bournemouth Reef.. The Bay has always been known as a safe surfing location and for its clean beaches. The latest development here is news of a proposal by Wessex Surf Club and backed by Bournemouth Borough Council to build an artificial reef 200m offshore to transform the pattern and height of incoming waves... see article below more... |
Bournemouth Spartans
winter sea swimming club The club formed in 1951 has a membership of 50 and
welcomes competent swimmers of all ages to share the delights and benefits
of this healthy pursuit. The social programme includes various summer events
with BBQ’s all year round. |
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Bournemouth Reef.. Construction of the reef relies on periods of good weather with calm seas and we are sure you can all appreciate that the weather this summer and autumn has been poor. Whilst everyone has been working on the site at every opportunity and continues to do so, the contractor, ASR Ltd, has now that it may be difficult for them to complete construction this year. Future arrangements with the contractor for completion of the reef are under way | Sandbanks Ferry Sandbanks peninsula is connected to the mainland by an isthmian road and sandy beach, which give properties along it, spectacular views of Poole harbour on one side, and Bournemouth Bay on the other. Though the official name of the Bay is Poole Bay, to most visitors, locals & the national Press "Bournemouth Bay" is the name most commonly used. On a clear day, there are stunning views of the Isle of White and the coast of Hampshire. Crabbing is a local pastime with the kids |
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Bournemouth’s famous beach huts
are available
to hire all year-round. Beach huts are great for relaxing with
friends and family and offer inspirational coastal views. Bournemouth
actually invented the modern beach hut over 100 years ago and boasts the
oldest beach huts in the country, they remain hugely popular today. So reserve your spot
early on our award-winning seafront.
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Upper and Central Pleasure Gardens
Until the beginning of the nineteenth
century this area comprised vegetated slopes and a marshy valley bottom.
Development took place after 1840 under the influence of Decimus Burton
(architect to the Meyrick Estate), in 1859 the Meyrick Estate granted a lease for the area to the south of the square to be
developed as a public pleasure ground. Between 1864 and 1872 leaseholds of
the Upper and Central Pleasure Gardens were granted by the Durrant and
Meyrick Estate
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If you are aged between
8 - 13 years old
get into The Zone @ the Littledown Centre, a gym designed
especially for you! You could also check out some of the great classes below
or have fun in the swimming pool! If you are aged over 14 years old the great news is that you can use the main gym and go to any of the class timetable sessions with over a 100 classes to choose from! Reach new heights with our Trampolining Courses specifically for 12 - 18 year olds, Fridays 5.35 - 6.30pm, contact Customer Service to book (01202) 417600. |
Littledown Centre in Bournemouth
Activity courses (for example swimming lessons, Littledown Juniors enrolment and after school activities) Children's parties and other bookings Our range of membership options to save regular visitors money. They are also available to help you with any other general enquiries you may have. Simply pop in to speak with a Customer Service Advisor or telephone our main switchboard on (01202) 417600 more... |
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Boscombe
Bournemouth land train.
A popular way to get around
the more popular tourist ahead of Bournemouth is by taking a ride on the
well known land train, which runs between Bournemouth and Boscombe Piers and
between Bournemouth Pier and Alum Chine. Along the way, there are charming
views of the bay, the Purbeck hills and the Isle of Wight.
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Bournemouth Fireworks. Every Friday night at 10:00pm until the end of AugustE1 – Fantastic fireworks displays from Bournemouth Pier at 10pm with music from the local radio station. These sparks in the dark will seal the end of the day with lots of loud bangs and an incredulous visual display. A sight not to be missed |
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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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