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Bournemouth Pier from the cliff top

Discover

With seven miles of golden sands and sparkling sea, the Lodges are perfectly positioned for you to explore the cosmopolitan town of Bournemouth and the delights of Dorset. Discover a vast variety of shops, restaurants, a buzzing nightlife and endless countryside with beautiful award winning gardens and water sports galore.

Coast

Known as the ‘coast with the most’, there’s acres of space to enjoy outdoor pursuits or mess about on the water! Walk, run or cycle on sandy beaches, through Victorian gardens or along our majestic clifftops. Surf, paddle-board or jet ski against a backdrop of panoramic sea views and picture-perfect sunsets.

Old Harry RocksOld Harry Rocks
Studland BeachStudland Beach
Hengistbury HeadHengistbury Head
Durdle DoorDurdle Door

Countryside

Explore beyond Bournemouth and discover beautiful countryside and picturesque villages steeped in history, just waiting to be discovered. Whether you venture north, east or west of Bournemouth, you’ll be sure to find fascinating places to explore.

Corfe CastleCorfe Castle
New ForestNew Forest
Brownsea IslandRed Squirrel on a branch
New ForestNew Forest
Brownsea IslandBrownsea Island

Entertainment

With over 500 events every year, Bournemouth is known for its busy calendar and is proud to be an eventful town.There’s always something going on.

OceanariumFamily amazed by the array of sea life at the Oceanairum in Bournemouth
Jet SkiGuy poses for photo while riding his hired jet ski
Water SportsMan pushes his paddle board into the sea
Pier ZiplineGuest zip lining from Bournemouth pier to the beach

What's On

Our range of events span the seasons and take place day and night so whether you want a fun filled trip with the family or you're out on the town with friends, you're sure to find something to enjoy that'll make your stay in Bournemouth the 'event of the year'!

Arts by the Sea FestivalMermaid art show inside a dome with people take photos around her
Air Festival Red ArrowsRed arrows doing a tight maneuver with red and blue smoke at the air show
Christmas Tree WonderlandChristmas Tree Wonderland trail in the gardens
FireworksFireworks lighting up the night sky over Bournemouth Pier

Food & Drink

Fresh seafood, local produce, traditional cream teas… no matter what you’re craving, you’ll find it in Bournemouth. We’ve got award winning restaurants, trendy cocktail bars and fast food chains around the resort so you can wine and dine by the sea in luxury, style and comfort.

Delicious CuisineDelicious Cuisine
CelebrateCelebrate
Superb SeafoodSuperb Seafood
Cosy CocktailsCosy Cocktails

Dorset

The county of Dorset has it all - stunning coastline, beautiful countryside and picturesque towns and villages. There are so many places to discover and explore.

ChristchurchChristchurch
Gold Hill, ShaftesburyGold Hill, Shaftesbury
Lulworth CoveBoats moored up in Lulworth cove during the summer
Portland BillDrone shot of Portland Bill with Lighthouse