About The Bournemouth Guide

An independent, local guide to everything Bournemouth.

The Bournemouth Guide is an independent, locally written guide to Bournemouth, Dorset its seven miles of beaches, its attractions, food, events and places to stay.

Our aim is simple: to be the clearest, most useful guide to the town on the web. Every beach, attraction and neighbourhood has its own page with practical detail how to get there, what it costs, when to go rather than marketing copy.

How the guide is made

The guide is organised the way you actually plan a trip: by what you want to do (things to do, food and drink, where to stay), by where you are (areas, towns and villages), and by when you’re visiting (what’s on, season by season). Pages are updated through the year as things change.

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Spotted something out of date, or run a business you’d like listed? Contact us we read everything.

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

Is this the official Bournemouth tourism website?

No. The Bournemouth Guide is an independent guide to the town. For official destination information you can also visit bournemouth.co.uk.

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