Bournemouth Group Activities & Weekends
Activities
Cocktail Making
- Fun cocktail making classes
- Welcome drink
- Mix and shake cocktails
- Includes food options
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Was
£34.00 - Now £32.50
Bubble Football
- Bubble Football carnage
- inflatable bubble balls
- Pitch hire, bibs & ref
- Many mini games
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Was
£27.00 - Now £25.00
Old School Sports Day
- Classic old school sports day
- Many mini games
- Event coordinator
- Prize for the winning team
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Was
£29.00 - Now £27.00
Dance Class Parties
- 30+ Dance party themes
- Props used in some classes
- City centre private venues
- Experienced dance instructor
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Was
£28.00 - Now £25.00
Dreamboys Male Strip Show
- Famous male strip show
- Seating for the whole group
- Hunky strippers
- Meet & greet the Dreamboys
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Was
£32.00 - Now £31.00
Male Life Drawing
- Nude Male Model
- Plus includes a tutor
- City centre private venue
- All drawing materials included
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Was
£29.00 - Now £28.00
Cocktail Masterclass & Meal
- Mix and shake cocktails
- Fun & Games
- Enjoy a 2 Course Meal
- City centre venues
- £43.50
Escape Rooms
- Interactive escape rooms
- Challenges, puzzles, clues
- Themed rooms
- Will you escape in time!
- £25.00
Smartphone City Treasure Hunt
- Fully organised city treasure hunt
- Self run – start any time
- Great value, latest APP technology
- Team challenges, clues and puzzles
- £16.00
ABBA Dance
- Classic ABBA songs
- Learn a dance routine to ABBA
- Experienced dance instructor
- Spectators are free
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Was
£28.00 - Now £25.00
Smartphone Pub Treasure Hunt
- Fully organised pub quiz hunt
- Self run – start any time
- Great value, latest technology
- Team challenges, great questions
- £16.00
Off Road Buggies & Clay Pigeon Shooting
- Save money!
- Driving & shooting
- Off road buggies
- Clay pigeon shooting
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Was
£104.00 - Now £85.00
80's Dance
- Learn a fun 80’s dance routine
- City centre private venues
- Experienced dance instructor
- Spectators are free
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Was
£28.00 - Now £25.00
Zorb Football
- Inflatable bubbles
- Footballs, bibs and goals
- Pitch hire included
- Event Co-ordinator / Referee
- £28.00
Assault Rifles & Quads
- Shooting & Driving
- Shoot real assault rifles
- Drive quad bikes
- All held in one location
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Was
£106.00 - Now £92.00
Afternoon Tease
- Selection of sandwiches & cakes
- Hosted by a naked butler
- City centre venues
- Cheeky & sophisticated
- £49.00
Assault Rifles & Off Road Buggies
- Off road driving & shooting
- Shoot real assault rifles
- Experience fast buggies
- All held in one location
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Was
£113.00 - Now £99.00
Rifles, Axes, Archery & Bows
- Four shooting activities
- Focus, aim & shoot!
- Shoot real assault rifles
- Fire arrows & throw axes
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Was
£105.00 - Now £65.00
Axe Throwing
- Very popular activity
- Throw tomahawks
- Scoring zones & competition
- Great fun all for ages
- £36.00
90’s Dance
- Learn a fun 90’s dance theme
- City centre private venues
- Experienced dance instructor
- Spectators are free
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Was
£28.00 - Now £25.00
Beach Sports
- Exciting beach games
- Indoor beach arena
- Unique experience
- Variety of mini games
Cameo - Guestlist Entry
- Entry into an immense nightclub
- Queue jumper entry, no queuing
- 4 unique rooms under one roof
- Great music
- £5.00
Blindfold 4x4 Driving
- Steer Blindfolded
- Real team event
- Drive a 3 ½ tonne 4x4
- Challenging and great fun
- £37.00
Combat Archery Tag
- Action packed day
- Battle against each other
- Bunkers and barriers
- Latest Craze!
- £33.00
Dirty Dancing Dance
- Fun dirty dancing routine
- City centre private venues
- Experienced dance instructor
- Spectators are free
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Was
£28.00 - Now £25.00
Clays, Blind Driving, Buggies & Human Table Football
- Full day of activities
- Shooting, driving, football
- Perfect for large groups
- Full on fun to be had
- £100.00
Electric Shock Football
- Latest crazy football game
- Electric shock each other
- Hilarious fun
- Venue hire included
- £33.00
Finger Food & Fizz
- Glass of prosecco
- Hot & cold finger food
- Reserved seating for 90mins
- Perfect for lunch or afternoon
- £15.00
Spice Girls Dance
- Learn a Spice Girls routine
- Held in city centre venues
- Experience dance instructor
- Spectators come free
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Was
£28.00 - Now £25.00
Giant Human Table Football
- Become table football players
- Inflatable football pitch
- Referee included
- Super fun for all ages
- £37.00
Binocular Football
- Crazy binocular football goggles
- Football bibs and headbands
- Event co-ordinator
- Challenges and 5 a-side
- £27.00
Hire a Cocktail Bartender
- Professional bartender hire
- All equipment is included
- Cocktail shopping list
- Cottages, Apartments, Hotels
- £230.00
Dreamboys & Cocktail Making
- Save Money!
- City Centre Venues
- Dreamboys Male Strip Show
- Cocktail Making Party
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Was
£62.50 - Now £59.50
Lip Sync Battle
- Choose your song
- Professionally choreographed routine
- Split into two teams to battle
- Private central venue
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Was
£35.00 - Now £30.00
It's a Knockout
- Original BBC’s costumes
- A mixture of ridiculous games
- Prize for the winning team
- Super fun activity
- £48.50
Madonna Vogue Dance
- Experienced dance instructor
- Learn the famous routine
- City centre private venues
- Spectators are free
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Was
£28.00 - Now £25.00
Bunting Making
- We come to you!
- Bespoke bunting to suit your theme
- All materials and equipment included
- Cottages, Apartments, Homes
- £44.00
1920's Flapper Headband Making
- We come to you!
- Create your own 1920’s flapper headbands
- Laces, ribbons, pearl trims, feathers
- Cottages, Apartments, Offices
- £39.00
Mobile Cocktail Making
- Make cocktails at your own venue
- Mix and shake cocktails
- Fun & Games
- Cottages, Apartments, Hotels
- £39.95
Mobile Dance Party
- We come to you!
- 15+ Dance party themes
- Experienced dance instructor
- Cottages, Apartments, Home
- £23.00
Cocktail Ring Making
- Create your own cocktail ring
- Swarovoski crystals, pearls, glass beads
- Includes a presentation box
- Cottages, Apartments, Homes
- £44.00
Fascinator Making
- We come to you!
- Create your own fascinator
- All materials included
- Cottages, Apartments, Offices
- £47.00
Flower Crown Making
- We come to you!
- Create beautiful flower crowns
- All materials and equipment included
- Cottages, Apartments, Offices
- £44.00
Garter Making
- We come to you!
- Create your own garter
- Fabric flowers, bows, beads
- Cottages, Apartments, Homes
- £44.00
Cocktail Making & Adonis Cabaret Show
- Save Money!
- City Centre Venues
- Cocktail Making Party
- Adonis Cabaret Show
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Was
£67.50 - Now £65.50
Knicker Making
- Held at your home or venue
- Customise knickers to your design
- All materials and equipment included
- Great fun, cheeky activity
- £44.00
Mobile Life Drawing
- Nude life male model
- Pencils and paper included
- Varied poses to inspire
- Model comes to your venue
- £26.00
Jewellery Making
- Create your own jewellery
- Bracelets, necklaces, earrings
- Precosia beads & vegan pearls
- Cottages, Apartments, Homes
- £44.00
Nipple Tassels
- We come to you!
- Create your own nipple tassels
- Sequins, Swarovski crystals, silk
- Cottages, Apartments, Homes
- £44.00
Mobile Pamper Party
- We bring the pamper to you
- 1 x 20 min treatment
- Massage & Facials
- Cottages, Apartments, Hotels
- £32.50
Naked Butlers
- Hot butler wearing just an apron
- Available day & evening
- Hire more than one
- Play games, serve drinks
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Was
£199.00 - Now £180.00
Nightclub Entry
- Nightclub Entry
- Queue jumper, so no waiting
- Nothing else to pay on the door
- Less Hassle on the night
- £5.00
Perfume Making
- Create your bespoke fragrance
- Choose from 21 blends
- Trained fragrance consultant
- We can arrange a venue
- £45.00
Personal Chef Service
- Gourmet dining experience
- Professional Chef
- Fresh ingredients used
- Cottages, Apartments, Homes
Mobile Yoga Class
- A Yoga Class at your venue
- Yoga mats included
- All abilities catered for
- Cottages, Homes or Apartments
- £25.00
Quad Biking
- Drive powerful quads
- Professional instructors
- Off road experience
- One of the best driving days
- £51.00
Quads & Clay Pigeon Shooting
- Save money!
- Driving & shooting
- Quad biking
- Clay pigeon shooting
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Was
£97.00 - Now £85.00
Quads & Off Road Buggies
- For the petrol heads!
- Drive some buggies
- Jump on some quads
- Great driving activity day
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Was
£109.00 - Now £100.00
Quads, Driving, Clays & Football
- Big day bundle
- Experience quads & 4x4
- Shoot some clays
- Play some human table football
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Was
£171.00 - Now £118.00
Female Life Drawing
- Nude Female Model
- Plus includes a tutor
- City centre private venue
- All drawing materials included
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Was
£29.00 - Now £28.00
Sports MegaMix
- Pick any Two activities
- Bubble Football
- Zorb Bubble Games
- Old School Sports Day
- Goggle Football
- Dodgeball
- Archery Battle Zone Tag
- £48.00
Spy School Smartphone Challenge
- Spy themed challenges
- Self run – start any time
- Great value, latest technology
- GPS and image recognition
- £16.00
Turbo Ten10 Cricket
- Short Ten10 cricket match
- Bats, balls, stumps
- Event co-ordinator
- Scorecard
- £32.00
Off Road Buggies
- Powerful off road buggies
- Adrenaline driving
- Great track
- Professional instructors
- £58.00
Mobile Life Drawing & Cocktail Making
- Two Fantastic Activities
- Mobile Life Drawing
- Mobile Cocktail Making
- Apartments, Cottages, Homes
Zorb Bubble Games
- Classic games like bulldog, relay races
- Event co-ordinator
- Zorb Bubbles
- Fun forfeits to play
- £27.00
Yates Cocktail Making
- Welcome drink
- Mix and shake cocktails
- Plenty of cocktails
- Includes food options
- £29.00
Burlesque Dance
- Learn a fun burlesque routine
- City centre private venues
- Experienced dance instructor
- Fun props like fans or boa's
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Was
£28.00 - Now £25.00
Charleston Dance
- 1920’s dance theme
- City centre private venues
- Experienced dance instructor
- Spectators are free
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Was
£28.00 - Now £25.00
Can Can Dance
- Energetic, high kicking dance routine
- Can Can skirts included
- City centre private venues
- Experienced dance instructor
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Was
£28.00 - Now £25.00
Belly Dance
- Get your hips ready!
- Dress to impress
- City centre venues
- Guided by dance instructor
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Was
£28.00 - Now £25.00
Cheerleading Dance
- High energy cheerleading routine
- Pom-poms included
- City centre private venues
- Experienced dance instructor
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Was
£28.00 - Now £25.00
Bollywood Dance
- Learn a story through dance
- City centre private venues
- Guided by an instructor
- Spectators free of charge
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Was
£28.00 - Now £25.00
Hip Hop Dance
- Learn a totally Hip Hop theme
- City centre private venues
- Expert instructor
- Spectators are free
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Was
£28.00 - Now £25.00
Pole Dancing
- Learn basic spins, moves & tricks
- venue hire included
- Experienced dance instructor
- Spectators are free
- £33.00
Jive Dance
- Learn a Jive dance theme
- Taught by a dance instructor
- City centre private venues
- Spectators come free
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Was
£28.00 - Now £25.00
Strictly Dance
- Learn to become a Strictly Champion
- City centre private venues
- Experienced dance instructor
- Spectators are free
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Was
£28.00 - Now £25.00
Chicago Dance
- Jazz hands at the ready ladies!
- Dress to impress
- City centre private venues
- Experienced dance instructor
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Was
£28.00 - Now £25.00
Thriller Dance
- Michael Jackson Thriller routine
- Fancy dress welcome
- City centre private venues
- Experienced dance instructor
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Was
£28.00 - Now £25.00
Offers
Off Road Buggies & Clay Pigeon Shooting
- Save money!
- Driving & shooting
- Off road buggies
- Clay pigeon shooting
-
Was
£104.00 - Now £85.00
Assault Rifles & Quads
- Shooting & Driving
- Shoot real assault rifles
- Drive quad bikes
- All held in one location
-
Was
£106.00 - Now £92.00
Assault Rifles & Off Road Buggies
- Off road driving & shooting
- Shoot real assault rifles
- Experience fast buggies
- All held in one location
-
Was
£113.00 - Now £99.00
Rifles, Axes, Archery & Bows
- Four shooting activities
- Focus, aim & shoot!
- Shoot real assault rifles
- Fire arrows & throw axes
-
Was
£105.00 - Now £65.00
Clays, Blind Driving, Buggies & Human Table Football
- Full day of activities
- Shooting, driving, football
- Perfect for large groups
- Full on fun to be had
- £100.00
Dreamboys & Cocktail Making
- Save Money!
- City Centre Venues
- Dreamboys Male Strip Show
- Cocktail Making Party
-
Was
£62.50 - Now £59.50
Cocktail Making & Adonis Cabaret Show
- Save Money!
- City Centre Venues
- Cocktail Making Party
- Adonis Cabaret Show
-
Was
£67.50 - Now £65.50
Quads & Clay Pigeon Shooting
- Save money!
- Driving & shooting
- Quad biking
- Clay pigeon shooting
-
Was
£97.00 - Now £85.00
Quads & Off Road Buggies
- For the petrol heads!
- Drive some buggies
- Jump on some quads
- Great driving activity day
-
Was
£109.00 - Now £100.00
Quads, Driving, Clays & Football
- Big day bundle
- Experience quads & 4x4
- Shoot some clays
- Play some human table football
-
Was
£171.00 - Now £118.00
Sports MegaMix
- Pick any Two activities
- Bubble Football
- Zorb Bubble Games
- Old School Sports Day
- Goggle Football
- Dodgeball
- Archery Battle Zone Tag
- £48.00
Mobile Life Drawing & Cocktail Making
- Two Fantastic Activities
- Mobile Life Drawing
- Mobile Cocktail Making
- Apartments, Cottages, Homes
Group Activities in Bournemouth
Have an outing by the sea with your group of friends, a family weekend away or just a birthday party to remember!
No matter what the occasion (or none occasion for that matter), a group trip to Bournemouth is a great idea – especially in the summer months. This seaside resort is like a little slice of holiday in the UK, with sandy beaches and great nightlife if that’s what you’re into. Push aside the staples of the town and you’ve got the dozens of group activities in Bournemouth.
With so many experiences on offer by the sea, you can keep yourselves more than entertained for a full weekend. In between seeing the sights and breathing in that salty sea air you can enjoy action activities, relaxed retreats and everything in between.
The best thing about Bournemouth is that everyone is welcome! Take a stroll down the 7 miles of beautiful beaches, spend a night in The Triangle or throwback to your childhood with some arcade games on Bournemouth pier.
Top 10 Group Activities in Bournemouth
1. Cocktail Making
Get creative with your drinks and create your very own cocktails from scratch using expert equipment.
2. Off Road Buggies & Clay Pigeon Shooting
A two-in-one action day that includes the white-knuckle off-road buggies and shooting to test your aim.
3. Smartphone City Treasure Hunt
See the sights with a bit of trivia and some challenges thrown in as you explore the city through an easy-to-use smartphone app.
4. Dreamboys Show
If you’re looking for some eye candy, it doesn’t get much better than the infamous Dreamboys show with a meet & greet afterwards.
5. Rifles, Axes, Archery & Bows
Can’t decide on an activity? This combination of throwing and shooting is great for some adrenaline-fueled fun.
6. Cameo - Guestlist Entry
Round off a busy day and make sure that your Bournemouth night out goes off without a hitch by securing your entry to one of the city’s liveliest nightclubs!
7. Smartphone Pub Treasure Hunt
Make your way around Bournemouth as you hunt clues and complete challenges.
8. Axe Throwing
Try something different with this adrenaline-pumping activity that includes a safe zone to test your aim with real-life axes.
9. Lip Sync Battle
Battle it out in two teams and you learn and perform a choreographed dance routine and a lip sync to a song of your choice.
10. Bubble Football
Tackle, dive and tumble as you battle it out in various football matches whilst encased in a giant inflatable ball.
Birthday Activity Ideas for Adults
Large groups of friends and family heading to a new place and looking for fun activities and nightlife? We’d guess a birthday celebration is underway! If you’ve got a cheeky little birthday coming up and you want to go all out this year, Bournemouth is a surprising yet fantastic place to celebrate. No matter what age you are, there’s something for everyone here.
The student hub makes for a youthful nightlife scene that’s crafted for people between the ages of 18 and 25. This means you might be pleasantly shocked by the amount of choice Bournemouth nightlife has for a 18th birthday night out or 21st birthday party celebration. For the best hotspots, head to The Triangle Area or just straight to the heart of town for partying after dark!
Obviously, you can enjoy a night out no matter what your age but there’s also classy, sophisticated and relaxed options on the market all around Bournemouth. For those huge 40th birthday party ideas or a 50th birthday party with a twist, this seaside resort is like going abroad but without the high costs and stress of flying. Top tip – combine a few group activities together to create one jam-packed weekend with your loved ones.
Ladies Night Out
Grab the girls, pack your best hoops and head to Bournemouth for a ladies night out with a lot of flare that won’t break the bank. Because Bournemouth nightlife is so underrated, it leads to cheaper prices than your big, popular cities while still holding great night time areas and hidden gems. Plus, a ladies night out featuring a cocktail in hand, sea views and a nice summer evening and you’ve got yourself a mini holiday with the girls!
It doesn’t have to be any sort of occasion to get your favourite ladies together for an evening on the town, and with someone like us to give you a bit of guidance on the best places to go and top clubs to hit it’s never been easier to organise a memorable evening experience.
If you’re looking into a ladies night out in Bournemouth, there’s a few different routes you can take for a fabulous night out with your girl friends. If you’re looking to explore some quirky venues for a few quiet drinks and giggles, head to The Triangle area of Bournemouth and take your pick. But if you want something loud and boisterous, a Dreamboys Show or Cameo nightclub and booths is more your thing.
See our hen parties in Bournemouth for a more specified selection of ideas
What Baby Shower Ideas Are Available in Bournemouth?
If you’re heading to this fantastic coastal city with a mum-to-be, then we can offer you a whole host of crafty and workshop-style baby shower activities that would be perfect for you and your group! With the idea of hosting such an event becoming increasingly popular over the last few years, there’s plenty of baby shower ideas out there to browse & choose from.
Whether you’re looking for something that will make lasting memories for years to come or a way to celebrate the upcoming arrival on a budget, there’s something for all. For those who would prefer to take the ‘rest & relaxation’ approach, an afternoon tea would be perfect! For those looking to get hands-on, why not consider taking up a ceramic painting class? Even if you’re feeling creative, you could come up with a whole host of baby shower games to play in the comfort of your own home!
Popular Baby Shower Activities
- Bunting Making – A fantastic idea for decorating the baby’s room!
- Baby Grow Customisation – Create your own individual baby grow
- Perfume Making – Treat your senses and design your very own unique fragrance
- Baby Mobile Making – Put your efforts together and create a wonderful baby mobile
- Mobile Afternoon Tea – Have a personal chef prepare & serve up some tasty treats at your home
- Ceramic Painting – Learn the delicate craft of painting pottery in this exciting workshop!
Fun Work Social Event Ideas
Whether you have an office based somewhere in Bournemouth or are looking for a change of scenery with your team, fun work social event ideas definitely don’t fall short in this seaside resort. Offices based here will know there’s quite a few places to go for an after-work drink with your work pals, but what about something a bit more fun, structured and memorable than a pint on a Friday afternoon?
We’re talking a unique group activity for everyone to enjoy, or a tasty meal to get to know your colleagues outside of the workplace. There’s over 100+ different Bournemouth group activities that can fit teams of all shapes and sizes. Have a fun and themed dance class with the girls from work to break the ice, or enjoy a cocktail making class to spice up that so called after work drink!
Work social events are the perfect in between of a ice breaker or team bonding experience and just a casual hour or two spent with work friends. It means you can spend dedicated and genuine time with the people you spend 8 hours a day with, while still doing an activity that’s enjoyable and memorable for everyone involved – sounds like a win-win to us!
Reasons to Visit
Golden Beaches – A holiday destination without the flights, Bournemouth has some award-winning beaches with 7 miles of luscious sand on the South side.
Water sports Enthusiast? – Europe’s largest natural harbour can be found between the coastline of Bournemouth and Poole, leading to dozens of different water sports to enjoy like surfing and paddle-boarding.
Two for One – Bournemouth has got not one, but two piers in it’s little seaside resort. Dating back to 1856 and filled with arcades and lovely views, it’s a must-visit when you’re going South
Dozens of Activities – Enough to fill a whole weekend full of fun, the activities and experiences in Bournemouth a fit for groups of all shapes, sizes and ages.
Free Things to Do in Bournemouth
Save a pretty penny without missing out on all the excitement in Bournemouth – because they have a lot of free attractions that will catch your eye.
Stroll Through Bourne Valley Greenway if you want natural beauty at it’s finest. The Upper, Central and Lower Gardens here are beautiful and it’s a great break from all the excitement.
Window Shop in the Square and see the rotating catalogue of cool buskers and talented dance groups that perform in this central area of the town.
Going in the Summer? Make sure you catch the Arts Festival by the Sea, one of Bournemouth’s proudest creations which makes the seaside resort come alive with light shows and art.
Catch a Tan at Boscombe Beach, one of Bournemouth’s most popular stretches of sand featuring colourful beach huts and a pier to create a truly picturesque snapshot.
Getting Around Bournemouth
Bournemouth is a small seaside city on the coast, which means its small enough to navigate on foot completely fuss free. There are plenty amazing sights to see around the city, so travelling around on foot will give your group the best opportunity to take the beautiful surroundings in.
If you don’t fancy travelling around Bournemouth on foot, then there are many taxi ranks and bus networks that provide a high quality service for groups of all size or occasion. Getting your group to Bournemouth shouldn’t be a problem either as the city has its own central train station and airport.
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