Leisure and Tourism

Welcome to Bournemouthtown.co.uk's leisure and tourism directory. Here we feature a whole range of activities that are on offer through Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch and the surrounding areas.

This stunning part of the Dorset coast has something for everyone, including an excellent range of accommodation, cafés, bars, clubs and restaurants. Bournemouth is perfectly positioned to visit the nearby towns of Christchurch and Poole and, of course, the New Forest, offering a variety of attractions and fun activities to suit every interest.

Visit TowerPark in Poole for a host of different activities from the Empire Cinema through to Monkey Business, Splashdown and LA Gym. For the more active, over in Swanage, why not try your hand at Clay Pigeon Shooting or Zorbing. The New Forset offers something for everyone from pony trekking through to Beaulie, tree top walks at Go Ape and much more. In Bournemouth town centre, there are plenty of activities and attractions throughout the year including ice skating at the BIC and the Bournemouth Oceanarium, shows and concerts at the Pavilion, art exhibitions and much more.

Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch are also host to many local festivals including the annual Bournemouth Air Festival in August and Sand Polo at Sandbanks through to the Christmas Markets, Christchurch Food Festival, Pride of Bournemouth, Wind Fest, Poole Park Festival and many more local festivals.

Whether you live in Bournemouth, Poole or Christchurch or you are visiting Bournemouth, there is always something to do and plenty to keep the whole family occupied throughout the year. Visit our What's On pages for a more indepth look at what to do and where to go in Bournemouth this month.