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Shoppers are brilliantly catered for. The newly built Castlepoint Shopping Centre has over 40 stores to choose from. There is also a large selection of national and regional shops and boutiques in the town centre.
If you tire of shopping and lazing on the beach (as it that’s possible) there’s plenty of culture and entertainment to be had. The town boosts a variety of theatres, galleries and museums. It's also worth making the pilgrimage to St. Peter’s Church, where the famous poet Shelly and his wife, the author of Frankenstein, are buried. For evening entertainment there are more than 250 restaurants and bistros to choose from, or get into the party spirit at one of the many bars and nightclubs. There’s always something going on and the VILLAGE Bournemouth is the ideal place to start.
Sun & games at the English seaside
Shopper’s paradise
- Browse around Castlepoint Shopping Mall with over 40 stores
The fun & the fantastic
- Longleat Safari Park - meet the lions
- Monkey World - as cheeky as it sounds
- See an ocean’s worth of life at the huge Oceanarium
- Don’t be late for the Alice in Wonderland Maze
Crammed with history & culture
- Beaulieu House and Car Museum - a car lovers dream
- Stapehill Abbey is steeped in history
- Pass by 1000 year-old Corfe Castle on the Isle of Purbeck
- Knoll Gardens - a real specialist’s joy
Out in the open
- Roam the New Forest
- Explore the chalky Purbeck Hills
- Seven gorgeous miles of luxurious beach
- Get moving on the Swanage Steam Railway
Action packed sport
- Tee off at the 18-hole Christchurch Golf Club
- Christchurch Ski Centre is great for kids
- Hold on tight and ride the Shockwave Speedboat
Local area
Bournemouth is a holiday playground with everything you could ask for and more. The town is a stone’s throw from the New Forest and most famous for its seven miles of golden beaches. These spectacular swimming havens have been awarded Blue Flags for cleanliness. Here you can swim, relax, or try your hand at sailing or kitesurfing. And getting to the beach has never been easier, thanks to the Land Train, which stops in twelve places.