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Ready-made itineraries and trip ideas to help you plan the perfect Bournemouth visit: whatever the weather and whoever you’re with.
Ready-made itineraries
Hand-built day plans by trip type: follow one end to end or cherry-pick the bits you like.
48 Hours in Bournemouth
An unhurried two-day plan for Bournemouth: seven miles of sand, a Victorian pier, sub-tropical gardens and excellent dining on the seafront.
A Rainy Day in Bournemouth
Bournemouth when it rains: the seafront aquarium, a clifftop art museum, afternoon tea in town and a cosy pub to finish.
A Week in Bournemouth Without a Car
Seven days from a central base using nothing but feet, buses and one train: including both towns at either end of the bay.
A Weekend Based in Boscombe
Friday evening to Sunday afternoon with Boscombe as the base rather than the destination: walkable, unhurried and mostly outdoors.
Rainy Day Itinerary
Make the most of a rainy day in Bournemouth with this step-by-step itinerary featuring the Oceanarium, Russell-Cotes Museum, cosy cafés, Lower Gardens and eveni
Sunny Day Itinerary
Enjoy a full sunny day in Bournemouth with a beach walk, brunch near Lower Gardens, an afternoon at Russell-Cotes Museum, a garden stroll and seafront dinner.
Bournemouth Easter Itinerary: 3 Days With the Family
Enjoy a 3-day Bournemouth Easter itinerary packed with family fun: Lower Gardens trails, beach play, coastal walks and a Hengistbury Head day trip, with wet wea
Christmas Break Itinerary
Enjoy a festive Christmas break in Bournemouth with a day of markets, winter walks, theatre shows, and seasonal dining along the seafront and Lower Gardens.