The Parkstone and Heatherlands is a JD Wetherspoon pub occupying a substantial building on Wimborne Road, one of the long straight roads running through the Winton and Westbourne fringe of Bournemouth. The premises take their name from the Parkstone and Heatherlands Society, whose Co-op store opened on this exact site in 1903, and the pub still trades under that historic name rather than a generic chain title, giving it a stronger sense of local identity than many branches of its kind.
The pub
Like other Wetherspoon houses, the interior mixes a large open bar and seating area with the chain’s usual booths and tables, spread across what was once retail floor space. TV screens are dotted around for sport, and there’s a licensed outdoor seating area for anyone who wants to sit outside on Wimborne Road rather than inside. The building’s Edwardian-era Co-op origins give it more architectural presence than a purpose-built pub, which is part of what makes it a recognisable landmark on this stretch of road.
Drinks and food
The pub runs on the standard Wetherspoon format: a rotating range of real ales and craft beers alongside the usual spirits and soft drinks, plus Lavazza coffee for anyone popping in earlier in the day. Breakfast is served until noon, and the full food menu, covering classic pub staples such as fish and chips, burgers and vegetarian options, runs until 11pm. Orders can be placed and paid for at the table through the Wetherspoon app, which also shows current pricing, so anyone checking costs before ordering should use the app or in-house menu rather than relying on printed price lists.
Where it is
The pub sits at 433-437 Wimborne Road, on the section of road that borders Winton and Westbourne, one of the well-known shopping and residential villages that feed into central Bournemouth. It’s a straightforward stop for anyone exploring the wider Westbourne area on foot, with the shops and cafes of Westbourne’s own high street a short walk further down toward the coast.
Good to know
Opening hours run 8am to midnight Monday to Thursday and Sunday, and 8am to 1am on Friday and Saturday, though as with all Wetherspoon pubs these can vary around bank holidays, so it’s worth checking the website before a visit. Under-18s are welcome until 9pm, and the pub has baby changing facilities and a children’s menu, making it a workable option for families eating earlier in the day. The building has step-free access and free Wi-Fi throughout, and it holds a 5-star food hygiene rating along with a listing in CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide 2026.