Welcome to Bournemouth

Bournemouth is a coastal town located in the county of Dorset, England. It is a popular tourist destination known for its sandy beaches, vibrant nightlife, and numerous attractions. The town has a rich history dating back to the Victorian era when it was developed as a seaside resort. Today, Bournemouth is a bustling town with a population of over 180,000 people.

One of the main attractions in Bournemouth is its seven miles of sandy beaches. The beaches are well-maintained and offer a range of activities such as swimming, sunbathing, and water sports. The town also has a pier that offers stunning views of the coastline and is home to various restaurants, bars, and shops. In addition to the beaches, Bournemouth has several parks and gardens, including the Lower Gardens, which are located in the town center and offer a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of the town.

Bournemouth is also known for its vibrant nightlife. The town has a wide range of bars, clubs, and restaurants that cater to all tastes and budgets. The nightlife scene is particularly lively during the summer months when the town is packed with tourists. Bournemouth also hosts several festivals and events throughout the year, including the Bournemouth Air Festival, which is one of the largest air shows in the UK. Overall, Bournemouth is a lively and exciting town that offers something for everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Michaels Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Anthony Evans	Somerville Road Bournemouth Dorset BH2 5LH 01202290497 School Website
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Free Schools Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Dr Kimberly Elms	Madeira Road Bournemouth BH1 1PA 1202124555 School Website
Kings Bournemouth Other Independent School Ages:14-25 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Roper	58 Braidley Road Bournemouth Dorset BH2 6LD 1202293535 School Website
Bournemouth Christian School Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mrs Cheryl Hill	29-35 Wimborne Road Bournemouth BH2 6NA 1202402021 School Website
St Martins School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Richards	15 Stokewood Road Bournemouth Dorset BH3 7NA 01202292011 School Website
Malmesbury Park Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jackie Green	Lowther Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8LU 01202291227 School Website
Talbot Heath School Other Independent School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs Angharad Holloway	Rothesay Road Bournemouth Dorset BH4 9NJ 01202761881 School Website
Bethany Church Of England Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Lawrence Woodward	Knole Road Boscombe Bournemouth Dorset BH1 4DJ 1202393570 School Website
Linwood School Community Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Gemma Talbot	Alma Road Winton Bournemouth Dorset BH9 1AJ 01202525107 School Website
St Clements And St Johns Church Of England Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Poole	St Clement's Road Boscombe Bournemouth Dorset BH1 4DZ 01202393570 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bournemouth Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8HX 0.95 Miles

Branksome Poole Road, Branksome, Dorset, BH12 1DF 1.93 Miles

Pokesdown Christchurch Road, Pokesdown, Dorset, BH7 6DL 2.52 Miles

Parkstone Station Road, Parkstone, Dorset, BH14 8UD 3.08 Miles

Christchurch Stour Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1PL 4.44 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Release Travel 01202 757777 Bath Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2EU 0.32 Miles
Streamline Warrens Taxis 01202 555511 13 The Triangle, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5RY 0.36 Miles
Limo Hire Bournemouth 01202 392999 Limousine House, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1NU 0.38 Miles
Homer Chauffeur Drive 01202 467251 2 Lansdowne Crescent, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1SA 0.57 Miles
Bournemouth Airport Shuttle 01202 557007 Bournemouth Station, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8DN 0.82 Miles
National Car Rental 01202 783302 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8HX 0.91 Miles
Bournemouth's Largest Taxi Fleet 01202 556677 164 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8AS 1.04 Miles
Travel In Style Limos 01202 399629 51 Lowther Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8NG 1.26 Miles
Choice Chauffeurs Llp 01202 293433 Glenburnie House, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH3 7ND 1.30 Miles
Choice Airport Cars - Airport Taxis Bournemouth 01202 798958 Glenburnie House, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH3 7ND 1.30 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bh2 8 - Bic Exeter Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh2 87 - Tregonwell Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh1 12 Wh Smiths Po First Floor Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh1 11 Wh Smith Ground Floor Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh2 6 - The Square Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh2 298 - The Pier Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh2 28 - St Michaels Road West Cliff Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh1 297 - Pavillion Westover Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh1 5076 St Peters Road Right Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh1 76 - St Peters Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh2 31 - Triangle Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh2 66 - St Michaels Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh2 12 - Richmond Gardens Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh2 29 - West Hill Road 204 -206 Commercial Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh1 503 - Horseshoe Common Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Poole Road Medical Centre	7 Poole Road Bournemouth BH2 5QR
The Panton Practice 01202 411700	The Panton Practice 14 Gervis Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 3EG
St Paul's Hostel	10 St. Pauls Lane Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8AJ
Westbourne Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Milburn Road Westbourne Bournemouth BH4 9HJ
Westbourne Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Milburn Road Westbourne Bournemouth BH4 9HJ

Local Stores

Bournemouth - Madeira Road
Madeira Road
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH1 1QQ
01202 555129
Store Website
0.67 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Bath Road
SPAR
Bath Road
Bournemouth
BH1 2NJ
01202 556478
Store Website
0.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Spring Corner Veterinary Surgery
4 Knyveton Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 3QN 01202 555770 springcorner@btconnect.com Website 1.04 miles
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Lynwood Vets
1 Dunbar Road Bournemouth Dorset BH3 7AY 01202 555553 aly@lynwoodvets.co.uk Website 1.17 miles
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Stokewood Veterinary Centre
5 Stokewood Road Bournemouth Dorset BH3 7NA 01202 532817 1.21 miles
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Rspca Bournemouth, New Forest &Amp; District
R S P C A 144 Richmond Park Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8TW 01202 526520 rspcabournemouth@zen.co.uk Website 1.54 miles
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Poole Road Veterinary Surgery
340 Poole Road Branksome Poole Dorset BH12 1AW 01202 764407 Website 1.65 miles
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Companion Care (Bournemouth) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
5 Victoria Park Place 706 Wimborne Road Winton Bournemouth Dorset BH9 2EG 01202 635 160 bournemouth@companioncare.co.uk Website 2.13 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Poole Park
A Lovely Family Day Out. Ample Free Parking. Miniture Railway For The Kids And Those Who Are Just Kids At Heart. Boating Lake With Pedal Boats For Hire. Wildlife Lake With Swans, Ducks, Canada Geese And Many Other Birds Visiting And Packed Full Of Large Fish Which Will Almost Eat Out Of Your Hands. Pathed, Lawned, Wooded And Swimming Areas For The Dogs To Be Kept Amused. 90 Parkstone Rd Poole BH15 2QE 3.75 miles Just Off Parkstone Road, Poole

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Tuckton Tea Gardens
This Is A Very Picturesque Walk Along Side The River Stour. Free Parking On The Road And Paid Off Road Parking Off Of Wick Lane. Lovely Cafe With Gardens Over Looking The River. River Rides And Boat Hire Available. Walk Along The Rivers Edge And You Come To Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve And Wick Fields. 321 Belle Vue Rd Bournemouth Lancashire BH6 3BA 4.01 miles Just Off Tuckton Bridge Over The River Stour. Wick Lane

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Harbourside Park (Baiter And Whitecliff)
Park Walk Along Coast Harbour Lots Of Space Cafe In Car Park, Free Parking And Paid Walk Can Lead Into Poole With Pubs And Shops Children’S Play Area 68 Catalina Dr Poole BH15 1TQ 4.15 miles Https://Www.Poole.Gov.Uk/Sports-And-Leisure/Parks-And-Open-Spaces/Find-A-Park-In-Poole/Harbourside-Park-Baiter-And-Whitecliff/

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Hengistbury Head
Our Dogs Love It Here, There Is Just Miles Of Walks Up On The Head, Around The Head On The Beach Or Along The Tarmac Track Used By The Noddy Train. There Is Lovely Dog Friendly Beaches A Café A Restaurant On The Beach And A Train That Takes Dogs If You Need A Lift Back To The Car Park. The Car Park Is Very Expensive But It Is A Lovely Place To Walk. 160 Broadway Bournemouth Lancashire BH6 4EL 4.77 miles

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Hengistbury Head
Lovely Coastal Walk And Round The Nature Reserve. I've Said Hilly, As There Are Some Initial Steps But In The Main Its An Easy Walk 160 Broadway Bournemouth Lancashire BH6 4EL 4.86 miles

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Upton Country Park
A Lovely Place With Many Different Length Walks. A350 Poole BH17 7YW 6.01 miles

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