Local Attractions
Bournemouth Beach
With seven miles of golden sands and sparkling sea, the vibrant cosmopolitan town of Bournemouth has it all – a vast variety of shops, restaurants and holiday accommodation, buzzing nightlife and endless countryside with beautiful award-winning gardens and water sports galore.
Bournemouth Pier
Boasts the best views of the Bay and the beautiful coastline. We are brimming with shops for those essential souvenirs and have many attractions including :
* Fantastic entertainment at the Pier Theatre
* Romantic and exhilarating boat trips around the Bay
* Hearty seaside fare at the KEY WEST Bar and Restaurant
* Miles and miles of white, sandy beaches
* Family fun at the Children's mini funfair
* The british seaside at its glorious best
The Oceanarium
The Oceanarium is open daily from 10am throughout the year. We are closed Christmas Day.
Last admission to the Aquarium is currently 4pm, closing at 5pm.
Tickets are valid for the entire day of purchase.
11.30am - Amazon feed
12.00pm - Cownose stingrays
12.30pm - Abyss feed
1.00pm - Sharks/stingrays
2.00pm - Cownose stingrays
2.30pm - Key West feed
3.00pm - Turtles
Closing times vary throughout the year, please check prior to your visit.
The Bournemouth Eye
The Bournemouth Balloon is centrally located in the Lower Gardens between the Town Square and the Pier Approach. It is directly behind the bus stops in Gervis Place and close to the Bournemouth Visitors Information Bureau 100 metres away in Westover Road. Landmark buildings close to the balloon include Beales and Debenhams department stores.
Bournemouth Land Train
There is no better way to travel along the seafront at Bournemouth than on the Land Train. The train has three set routes that take visitors to various places including Bournemouth Pier, Alum Chine, Boscombe Pier and Portman Ravine. There are various reasonably priced tickets available and the train is particularly popular with children. There is a lot to see on the journey including views of the Isle of Wight and Purbecks. Also, people who are confined to a wheelchair can ride for free.
Pavilion Theatre
Bournemouth has always enjoyed the highest reputation as a premier conference, leisure and hospitality destination.
Now even bigger and better than ever the Bournemouth International Centre and Pavilion Theatre has more flexibility for everything from large rock and pop concerts to multi-hall conferences and smaller more intimate meetings to exhibitions, opera, ballet and comedy performance.
Bournemouth Aviation Museum
Come and see our piston-powered & jet aircraft and an RAF Rescue helicopter, displayed in a spacious & natural setting. Clamber into cockpits, twiddle the knobs and imagine you are the pilot. Enjoy the panoramic view of the busy Airport from the top of our double-decker bus. Take off in a light aircraft from the Airport opposite in our sit-in flight simulator and fly around the area using realistic scenery. View our collection of aviation art and interesting aircraft models. Relax with a drink while watching an aviation video or DVD. Enjoy a great hands-on aviation experience!