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What is happening on the seafront, at the Vitality, at the council and around Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, plus the guides to the beaches, the food and where to stay. 229 articles and counting.
Things to do Bournemouth with Kids: A Local Family Guide
Bournemouth with kids: what works at each age, rainy-day backups, the beaches, day trips and practical advice from an aparthotel that hosts families.
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What's onA Thousand Splendid Suns comes to Lighthouse Poole in 2027
EnvironmentBig Butterfly Count: Dorset logs 38,438 in a hot, dry summer
Business Bournemouth University game Don't Croak on TIGA shortlist
Cherries Cherries fixtures at Ipswich and Fulham moved to Sundays
Business Coach Tourism Association meets in Bournemouth this November
What's on Coastal Comedy Club launches at Verwood Hub with Angela Barnes
Seafront Dorset harbours: Weymouth and Lyme Regis report a mixed summer
Community Dorset Nightstop needs volunteer hosts as youth homelessness rises
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Stay SmartFlexible accommodation for remote workers with weekday stays
Plan flexible accommodation for remote workers on weekday stays. Compare UK aparthotels and coliving setups for dedicated workspaces, reliable Wi-Fi and space.
Stay SmartContractor Accommodation: A Guide for Project Teams
Contractor accommodation for project teams: room-led stays against serviced apartments, the facilities workers need, monthly rates and corporate invoicing.
Stay SmartHow to Book Temporary Accommodation: A Practical Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to book temporary accommodation with this step-by-step guide. Compare self-funded stays and council housing, check rates and avoid booking errors.
Things to doAutumn walks in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Six autumn walks in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: Hengistbury Head, the chines, Stanpit Marsh, Upton and the Highcliffe clifftop, with distances.
Stay SmartBetween homes in Bournemouth: bridging the gap
Between homes in Bournemouth after a broken chain, a renovation or an insurance claim? How a monthly serviced apartment covers the gap, and what to check first.
Beach LifeBoscombe Pier and the Overstrand: a seafront guide
Boscombe Pier and the Overstrand: the 1889 pier and its restoration, the beach pods, the surf reef story, the chine gardens and where to eat nearby.
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GuideChristchurchThings to do in Christchurch: Priory, Quay, Mudeford and Highcliffe
Things to do in Christchurch: the Priory and Quay, Mudeford sandbank huts, Hengistbury Head, Highcliffe Castle, Stanpit Marsh and the festivals.
GuidePooleThings to do in Poole: the harbour, the Quay and Sandbanks
Things to do in Poole: the Quay and Old Town, Brownsea Island, Sandbanks and the chain ferry, Poole Park, Lighthouse, Bike Nights and Seafood & Sounds..png?tr=w-800,q-80,f-auto,ar-3-2,fo-auto)
GuideCorporate staysCorporate accommodation in Bournemouth: how partner organisations book
Corporate accommodation in Bournemouth: serviced apartments for project teams and relocations, with corporate rates, one invoice and partner benefits.
GuideFor hotels and ownersList your property with Flexiestays: how it works
List your property with Flexiestays: how hotels, guesthouses and apartment owners in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole connect via Bakuun, Roibos or direct.
GuideFor ownersThe aparthotel model: why Bournemouth hotel owners are switching
The aparthotel model in Bournemouth: why hotel owners are switching, with longer stays, lower running costs, year-round demand and what a partnership involves.
Eat & DrinkBoscombe Food Scene: Underrated and Excellent
Boscombe food scene: a local guide to speciality coffee on Christchurch Road, plant-based dining, seafood near the pier and the streets that rebuilt its name.
Things to do
All things to do Attractions, walks, day trips and the things worth your time, whatever the weather.
What's On
All what's on in bournemouth What's on this month, the big annual dates and the events worth planning a trip around.
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A Thousand Splendid Suns comes to Lighthouse Poole in 2027
What's onCoastal Comedy Club launches at Verwood Hub with Angela Barnes
What's onDusk Til Dark Weymouth: 500 glowing orbs over Westham Bridge
What's On in BournemouthWhat's on in Bournemouth this October 2026
Beach Life
All beach life Seven miles of sand, the chines, the piers and the coast beyond, season by season.
Eat & Drink
All eat & drink Where to eat and drink in Bournemouth, from seafront seafood to the coffee stops worth the walk.
Stay Smart
All stay smart Where to stay, when to come, how to get here and how to spend less while staying longer.
Business
All business Corporate stays, the hotel and property market, and how companies and owners work with Flexiestays.
What's on
Full calendar What is on in Bournemouth
The next few weeks on the calendar, with the big annual dates.
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Saturday Night Comedy: Jaggers Comedy Club Bournemouth
Listed for 20 dates, beginning 18 July 2026: Saturday Night Comedy: Jaggers Comedy Club Bournemouth, at Canvas, Bournemouth.
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Comedy At Caplins Bar
Comedy At Caplins Bar, at Chaplins Cellar Bar, Bournemouth, takes place on 2 dates, beginning 20 July 2026.
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Laughing Bellys Comedy At The Snug
Comedy night alert: Laughing Bellys Comedy At The Snug runs on 6 dates, beginning 22 July 2026 at The Snug, Christchurch.
- Music
Conker Unplugged
4 dates, beginning 31 July 2026 is when Conker Unplugged is on, at Conker Spirit, Bournemouth.
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Compton Organ Shows
Live music night alert: Compton Organ Shows runs on 2 dates, beginning 4 August 2026 at Bournemouth Pavilion.
Business
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Employers and organisations
Serviced apartments for project teams, placements and relocations across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, invoiced to the company, with a named account manager and priority availability for partner organisations.
Corporate staysHotel and property owners
Run a hotel, guesthouse or apartments in Bournemouth, Christchurch or Poole? List on flexiestays.com, keep running it your way, and let us bring the bookings, including through the winter. One commission on completed stays, nothing else.
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Bournemouth Guide
Every beach, restaurant and event on one map
The Bournemouth Guide is our reference companion to this blog: listings for every beach, attraction, pub and restaurant, a full events calendar and neighbourhood guides, all plotted on an interactive map.
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Every Flexiestays booking unlocks discounts at cafés, delis, restaurants, activities and beauty businesses across Bournemouth. Show your booking and save on the things you would be doing anyway.
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