Bournemouth Travel Guide
United Kingdom
Bournemouth is a coastal city of 163,600 people in Dorset, on England’s south coast. It is known for its seaside setting, with Bournemouth Beach just 0.6 kilometres from the city.
Travellers flying in can use Bournemouth International Airport (BOH). The surrounding coastline includes Studland Beach, 7.6 kilometres away, Hamworthy Beach at 8.8 kilometres, and Avon Beach at 10.4 kilometres, with further beaches including Alum Bay Beach, Hurst Spit, Man O’War Beach and Castle Cove.
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Weather in Bournemouth
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Pays in GBP
Plug type Type G
Emergency 999
Dial code +44
Tipping: Tipping is customary for good service in the UK. While not mandatory, it's a common way to show appreciation.
Best time to visit Bournemouth
Jan
8°12Feb
10°10Mar
11°16Apr
13°14May
17°11Jun
20°8Jul
21°14Aug
21°11Sep
19°15Oct
16°14Nov
12°14Dec
11°12Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Bournemouth
Bournemouth Beach
0.6 km away
Studland Beach
7.6 km away
Hamworthy Beach
8.8 km away
Avon Beach
10.4 km away
Alum Bay Beach
22.6 km away
Hurst Spit
23.3 km away
Man O'War Beach
29.6 km away
Castle Cove
37 km away
Things to do in Bournemouth
Vitality Stadium
football stadium
3.4 km
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
art gallery
0.7 km
Bournemouth Islamic Centre and Central Mosque
muslim place of worship
0.3 km
West Cliff Baptist Church
baptist place of worship
1.4 km
1.8 km
O2 Academy Bournemouth
music venue
3 km
Bournemouth Community Church
christian place of worship
3.4 km
Bournemouth Gardens
park
0.2 km
Getting there
Bournemouth International Airport · 7.4 km
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