Bournemouth isn’t just the beach. It’s also a town brimming with history art beauty nature
and fun. Oh and afternoon tea on a bus. The number of ice creams bought along Bournemouth’s
seafront each year: 750 000. The number of deckchairs hired out on a busy weekend: 3 000. The
number of trees standing proud in the town: 47 000. Having long since shrugged off its
reputation as God’s waiting room Bournemouth and its surrounding areas have a boundless number
of places to discover explore and relish. Whether you’re a curious local a seasoned
traveler or a one-time visitor these 111 places will surprise delight and astonish you. Amble
over the bridge that won World War II get whisked off on an Asian adventure learn about
Charlie Chaplin’s connection to the town visit Florence Nightingale’s grave order a Żubrówka
gaze into the real Alice in Wonderland’s mirror make friends with an Egyptian mummy stand
beneath the lamppost AFC Bournemouth was formed under and walk in the footsteps of the Fab
Four as well as the woman who brought the British government to its knees. As you explore
take your time take photos and take advantage of everything this extraordinary astounding
fascinating area has to offer. The number of times you’ll gasp as you discover something new:
countless.
