Anja’s guidebook
Our gorgeous beach
Bournemouth Beach is a 7 mile stretch of sandy award winning beaches. You can hire beach huts or deck chairs and windbreaks.
Our closest beach, Fisherman's walk, has the lovely Cafe Riva on the cliff top with gorgeous views across the whole bay, to the Isle of Wight in the east and the Purbecks in the west. There's also a crazy golf and a convenient lift down to the beach where you can also get ice creams and snacks and find toilets.
For more info on all the Bournemouth beaches please follow this link:
https://www.bournemouth.co.uk/things-to-do/beaches/bournemouth-beaches-guide
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Παραλία Bournemouth
Bournemouth Beach is a 7 mile stretch of sandy award winning beaches. You can hire beach huts or deck chairs and windbreaks.
Our closest beach, Fisherman's walk, has the lovely Cafe Riva on the cliff top with gorgeous views across the whole bay, to the Isle of Wight in the east and the Purbecks in the west. There's also a crazy golf and a convenient lift down to the beach where you can also get ice creams and snacks and find toilets.
For more info on all the Bournemouth beaches please follow this link:
https://www.bournemouth.co.uk/things-to-do/beaches/bournemouth-beaches-guide
Nature Reserves on your door step
Hengistbury Head is a fascinating place, not only for its wide variety of habitats including heathland, grassland, scrub, woodland, freshwater wetland and coastland but also for its wildlife and its internationally important archaeology and geology.
Hengistbury Head is a great place to bring the whole family.
Take the land train for gentle and easy access to Mudeford Sand spit, then enjoy the view with a cup of tea and a slice of cake, or something more substantial in one of the cafes.
Maybe enjoy the spectacular views, earned with a little effort, from the top of Warren Hill.
Whatever your plans for the day, the friendly staff and volunteers at the Visitor Centre will help you make the most of your visit.They also organise guided walks, events and exhibitions.
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Hengistbury Head
Hengistbury Head is a fascinating place, not only for its wide variety of habitats including heathland, grassland, scrub, woodland, freshwater wetland and coastland but also for its wildlife and its internationally important archaeology and geology.
Hengistbury Head is a great place to bring the whole family.
Take the land train for gentle and easy access to Mudeford Sand spit, then enjoy the view with a cup of tea and a slice of cake, or something more substantial in one of the cafes.
Maybe enjoy the spectacular views, earned with a little effort, from the top of Warren Hill.
Whatever your plans for the day, the friendly staff and volunteers at the Visitor Centre will help you make the most of your visit.They also organise guided walks, events and exhibitions.
Watersports
Here are our top 6 fun watersports and some that are thrilling to take part in this year:
1. Paddleboarding (SUP) in Poole
Enjoyed by all, paddleboarding has blown up in popularity in the past few years. Poole harbour and beyond to Sandbanks provide the perfect paddle boarding setting with stunning views over to Brownsea Island. Poole Harbour Watersports are on hand to offer paddle boarding lessons and hire.
Book with Poole Harbour Watersports
2. Surfing in Bournemouth
Try surfing at Boscombe or Bournemouth Piers. It is a surfer’s paradise! Wetsuits and surfboards can be rented from Sorted Surf Shop. Remember to keep an eye on the swell for the best waves and luckily, Sorted Surf Shop have you covered with the Bournemouth Surf Cams installed to check from the comfort of your own home.
Book with Sorted Surf School
3. Windsurfing in Poole
Poole offers safe waters for windsurfing and is home to a few watersports schools operating in Poole harbour. Learn to windsurf amongst other water sports with the qualified instructors at Poole Harbour Watersports or EasyRiders. They both offer lessons or you can simply hire equipment.
Book with EasyRiders or Poole Harbour Watersports.
4. Foiling in Poole
Foiling is the latest watersports craze for thrill seekers looking for new flying challenge! Learn or improve your kite, wind, wing or surf foiling with EasyRiders this year. A great water sports activity for those looking for a thrill.
Book with EasyRiders
5. Sailing in Christchurch
With 1,400 small boat moorings in the Harbour, Christchurch is a hub of nautical activity and home to Christchurch Sailing Club and Mudeford Sailing Club. Learn to sail amongst other watersports with qualified instructors at ShoreSports. They offer courses, lessons and boat hire.
Book with ShoreSports
6. Canoeing in the New Forest
Take yourselves away and explore the 20kms of beautiful Beaulieu River east of Bournemouth for a different kind of water adventure. Explore the wildlife and creeks in a Canadian style canoe in a session to suit you and your fellow canoers. The wildlife lovers amongst your group will love bird spotting and admiring the moon jellyfish on your river adventure.
Book canoeing with New Forest Activities.
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Poole Harbour
Here are our top 6 fun watersports and some that are thrilling to take part in this year:
1. Paddleboarding (SUP) in Poole
Enjoyed by all, paddleboarding has blown up in popularity in the past few years. Poole harbour and beyond to Sandbanks provide the perfect paddle boarding setting with stunning views over to Brownsea Island. Poole Harbour Watersports are on hand to offer paddle boarding lessons and hire.
Book with Poole Harbour Watersports
2. Surfing in Bournemouth
Try surfing at Boscombe or Bournemouth Piers. It is a surfer’s paradise! Wetsuits and surfboards can be rented from Sorted Surf Shop. Remember to keep an eye on the swell for the best waves and luckily, Sorted Surf Shop have you covered with the Bournemouth Surf Cams installed to check from the comfort of your own home.
Book with Sorted Surf School
3. Windsurfing in Poole
Poole offers safe waters for windsurfing and is home to a few watersports schools operating in Poole harbour. Learn to windsurf amongst other water sports with the qualified instructors at Poole Harbour Watersports or EasyRiders. They both offer lessons or you can simply hire equipment.
Book with EasyRiders or Poole Harbour Watersports.
4. Foiling in Poole
Foiling is the latest watersports craze for thrill seekers looking for new flying challenge! Learn or improve your kite, wind, wing or surf foiling with EasyRiders this year. A great water sports activity for those looking for a thrill.
Book with EasyRiders
5. Sailing in Christchurch
With 1,400 small boat moorings in the Harbour, Christchurch is a hub of nautical activity and home to Christchurch Sailing Club and Mudeford Sailing Club. Learn to sail amongst other watersports with qualified instructors at ShoreSports. They offer courses, lessons and boat hire.
Book with ShoreSports
6. Canoeing in the New Forest
Take yourselves away and explore the 20kms of beautiful Beaulieu River east of Bournemouth for a different kind of water adventure. Explore the wildlife and creeks in a Canadian style canoe in a session to suit you and your fellow canoers. The wildlife lovers amongst your group will love bird spotting and admiring the moon jellyfish on your river adventure.
Book canoeing with New Forest Activities.
Southbourne Food Scene
All the restaurants listed here are within a 3-12 minute walk from the house.
There's also a selection of cafes, including a Costa, in the high street.
A 3 minute walk from the house, Terroir is, in their own words 'an eco-aware restaurant offering a tasting menu with a big nod to doing what we can to eliminate waste, chemicals and unnecessary carbon trails. It’s all about preserving & enhancing what we have on earth. Our dishes are inspired by world wide cuisine but are made from completely British ingredients that we make or grow ourselves, forage from the local area or source from the most ethical places around the UK.'
It has a cool decor and a lively ambiance. Don’t expect a Spanish tapas place this is a unique and excellent place. The team are brilliant and beyond passionate about what they are doing, the food is great and surprising. There is also a superb 10 course tasting menu and if you sit at the Chef's table, a long countertop overlooking the kitchen, you can watch them creating the dishes.
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Terroir Tapas
81 Southbourne GroveA 3 minute walk from the house, Terroir is, in their own words 'an eco-aware restaurant offering a tasting menu with a big nod to doing what we can to eliminate waste, chemicals and unnecessary carbon trails. It’s all about preserving & enhancing what we have on earth. Our dishes are inspired by world wide cuisine but are made from completely British ingredients that we make or grow ourselves, forage from the local area or source from the most ethical places around the UK.'
It has a cool decor and a lively ambiance. Don’t expect a Spanish tapas place this is a unique and excellent place. The team are brilliant and beyond passionate about what they are doing, the food is great and surprising. There is also a superb 10 course tasting menu and if you sit at the Chef's table, a long countertop overlooking the kitchen, you can watch them creating the dishes.
A modern and cosy Brasserie, also just a 3 minute walk from the house. It has a great ambiance, excellent food and great service.
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Dicky's
54-56 Southbourne GroveA modern and cosy Brasserie, also just a 3 minute walk from the house. It has a great ambiance, excellent food and great service.
Great authentic Neapolitan pizza, friendly and relaxed ambiance, pleasant service. Only 4 minutes walk from the house.
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Baffi Pizza
61 Southbourne GroveGreat authentic Neapolitan pizza, friendly and relaxed ambiance, pleasant service. Only 4 minutes walk from the house.
The Larder House is a truly unique venue with great food, sourced locally, excellent service and great ambiance. Don't miss out on The Library, the fantastic upstairs cocktail bar! Only 5 minutes walk from the house.
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The Larder House
4 Southbourne GroveThe Larder House is a truly unique venue with great food, sourced locally, excellent service and great ambiance. Don't miss out on The Library, the fantastic upstairs cocktail bar! Only 5 minutes walk from the house.
Down-home restaurant offering brunch, burgers & sandwiches, plus board games, open all day.
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Ludo Lounge
34 Southbourne GroveDown-home restaurant offering brunch, burgers & sandwiches, plus board games, open all day.
Microbrewery and pub, part of a chain. The bar staff come highly recommended as does the bar menu. Great place for a drink! The food is standard pub fare.
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Brewhouse & Kitchen - Southbourne
147 Parkwood RdMicrobrewery and pub, part of a chain. The bar staff come highly recommended as does the bar menu. Great place for a drink! The food is standard pub fare.
Makla Deli
217 Seabourne RdFamily-run Moroccan restaurant with a good food and atmosphere.
Spanish take-away and Mediterranaen market, 7 minutes walk from the house. You can get Tapas and Paella here and enjoy them in our lovely garden.
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Casa Carlos
211-213 Seabourne RdSpanish take-away and Mediterranaen market, 7 minutes walk from the house. You can get Tapas and Paella here and enjoy them in our lovely garden.
Does what it says in the name, for lighter meals.
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Renoufs Cheese and Wine Bar
201 Seabourne RoadDoes what it says in the name, for lighter meals.
Fish & shellfish mains whipped up in a down-to-earth restaurant with outdoor picnic tables.
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Sobo:Fish
129 Seabourne RdFish & shellfish mains whipped up in a down-to-earth restaurant with outdoor picnic tables.
Lovely Thai restaurant, serving delicious and authentic food in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Still only a 12 minute walk from the house.
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Tiien Thai Southbourne
65 Seabourne RdLovely Thai restaurant, serving delicious and authentic food in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Still only a 12 minute walk from the house.
Food scene
The latest addition to the Southbourne food scene. We haven't tried this one yet.
Villa Toscana Ristorante Italiano | Bournemouth Italian Restaurant Southbourne
186 Seabourne RoadThe latest addition to the Southbourne food scene. We haven't tried this one yet.
Local Food Shopping
I have listed a few special shops here. There is also a One Stop, open 7am-11pm every day, next to the estate agent on the corner of our road. One minute further up the road is a Sainsbury's Local, yet another minute further up a Tesco Express, and further on, round the bend in the road, a Co-op.
Deli Rocks
23 Southbourne GroveYummy Italian deli. Also a cafe with a small menu.
Bakehouse 24
154 Seabourne RdGreat sourdough bread and pastries.
Parlourmentary
7 Southbourne GroveFantastic selection of cheeses and local produce.
Quaff and Tipple
24 Southbourne GroveGood selection of cheeses. Also offers eat-in lunches, ales, beers and lagers.
Great local wine shop with knowledgeable and helpful staff along with a large and diverse range of wines to choose from.
Haywood Wines Ltd
50B Southbourne GroveGreat local wine shop with knowledgeable and helpful staff along with a large and diverse range of wines to choose from.
Sightseeing and Excursions
A stunning art-nouveau style villa, built by a Victorian merchant for his wife, right on the clifftop in the centre of town. It houses their collection of artefacts from their travels around the world. An extension to the original villa houses an art gallery.
There's also a treasure hunt for to make the visit fun for children.
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Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
West Cliff PromenadeA stunning art-nouveau style villa, built by a Victorian merchant for his wife, right on the clifftop in the centre of town. It houses their collection of artefacts from their travels around the world. An extension to the original villa houses an art gallery.
There's also a treasure hunt for to make the visit fun for children.
Explore marine ecosystems at a waterside aquarium, plus feeding sessions and an underwater tunnel.
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Ωκεανός
Pier ApproachExplore marine ecosystems at a waterside aquarium, plus feeding sessions and an underwater tunnel.
Giant
Bourne AvenueGreat new art gallery with changing exhibitions, right in the town square.
If you don't mind travelling a bit further, Stonehenge is definitely worth a visit!
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Στόουνχεντζ
If you don't mind travelling a bit further, Stonehenge is definitely worth a visit!
This beautiful National Trust property consists of an Italian-style country manor with Egyptian artefacts, a notable art collection and a Japanese garden.
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Kingston Lacy
This beautiful National Trust property consists of an Italian-style country manor with Egyptian artefacts, a notable art collection and a Japanese garden.
Corfe Castle is an old Dorset village in the Purbeck Hills. Impressive castle ruins stand tall high up on a steep hill, overlooking the surrounding area.
There's also a little steam train, the Swanage Railway.
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Corfe Castle
Corfe Castle is an old Dorset village in the Purbeck Hills. Impressive castle ruins stand tall high up on a steep hill, overlooking the surrounding area.
There's also a little steam train, the Swanage Railway.
If you're into caves, these ones in Worth Matravers are worth a visit, right by the sea, as are Seacombe Cliff and Dancing Ledge.
There's a lovely pub with gorgeous views in Worth Matravers, the Square and Compass.
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Winspit Quarry
If you're into caves, these ones in Worth Matravers are worth a visit, right by the sea, as are Seacombe Cliff and Dancing Ledge.
There's a lovely pub with gorgeous views in Worth Matravers, the Square and Compass.