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122 photographs of Bournemouth and the Dorset coast, catalogued so you can find the exact shot you need. Free to use anywhere, including commercially, as long as you credit The Bournemouth Guide with a visible link back to this page.

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Two children playing on the beach during sunset Children playing on Bournemouth beach at sunset Beach Colourful helter skelter ride against a cloudy sky Helter Skelter ride at the Bournemouth Pier amusement area Events and festivals White hotel building with gardens and sea view in Bournemouth Coastal hotel with gardens overlooking the sea in Bournemouth Landmarks and buildings Bournemouth beach and promenade with people walking along a path View of Bournemouth Beach and promenade from the cliff path Beach West Cliff Lift descending with beach and people below West Cliff Lift and beach scene in Bournemouth Seafront Band performing on stage with dramatic lighting and smoke Live music performance with band members on stage Events and festivals

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Beach

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The seven miles of sand from Alum Chine to Southbourne, in every season and every light.

Two children playing on the beach during sunset Children playing on Bournemouth beach at sunset Bournemouth beach and promenade with people walking along a path View of Bournemouth Beach and promenade from the cliff path Row of brightly coloured beach huts on the sand Colourful beach huts along the sandy shore in Bournemouth Choppy sea with dark clouds and distant coastline in Bournemouth Stormy sea view with waves and coastline in Bournemouth A golden retriever running on the beach near Bournemouth Pier Golden retriever running along Bournemouth beach at sunset A dog walking on the sandy beach near the water Dog walking along the beach at sunset People relaxing on the sand in front of the Oceanarium Oceanarium and beachgoers at Bournemouth beach Bournemouth beach with sunbathers and a promenade Bournemouth Beach with sunbathers and the coastline in view People enjoying the beach with cliffs and the sea in the background Beach scene with people and cliffs in the background, Dorset Rocky cliffs beside a pebbled beach with people walking Cliffs and beach at sunset near Bournemouth, Dorset Ice cream cone held in front of Bournemouth beach and pier Ice cream cone with Bournemouth Pier in the background Sunset over Bournemouth beach with colourful beach huts and pier Bournemouth beach at sunset with beach huts and pier

Pier

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Bournemouth Pier, the zip wire, the theatre and the view back at the bay.

Bournemouth Pier featuring a spiral slide and observation tower Bournemouth Pier with the spiral slide and observation tower Bournemouth Pier featuring a large amusement ride and sea Bournemouth Pier with amusement rides and sea views Two people zip lining from Bournemouth Pier over the sea Zip wire experience over Bournemouth Pier and beach

Seafront

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The promenade, the beach huts, the cliff lifts and the chines that cut down to the sand.

West Cliff Lift descending with beach and people below West Cliff Lift and beach scene in Bournemouth Colourful fireworks bursting above Bournemouth Pier Fireworks display over Bournemouth Pier at night Snow-covered shrubs in the foreground with Bournemouth Pier in the background Bournemouth Pier and snowy coastline in winter Cliffside with a funicular railway and beach huts in Bournemouth The Pier and beach huts at the foot of the cliff in Bournemouth Sunset view of yachts in Poole Harbour with buildings in the background Sunset over Poole Harbour with yachts and buildings Two cyclists riding along a coastal path with benches and flowers Bicyclists on the seafront path at Bournemouth beach A group of runners on a promenade with the beach and pier in the background Runners along the seafront promenade in Bournemouth Outdoor dining area of Harvester restaurant with people enjoying the sun People dining at Harvester restaurant near South Beach, Bournemouth Tables set for dining outside Westbeach restaurant with beach in background Outdoor dining at Westbeach restaurant in Bournemouth

Gardens and parks

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The Lower, Central and Upper Gardens, Compton Acres and the green route through town.

A tree beside a small stream with flowers and greenery in a garden Lush garden scene with a tree and flowers in Bournemouth A memorial stone with flowers in a sunny park setting Memorial stone surrounded by vibrant flowers in a park A parrot perched on a post with visitors at the Bournemouth Aviary. Visitors interacting with a parrot at the Bournemouth Aviary Landscaped gardens featuring a small bridge over a stream. Beautiful landscaped gardens with a bridge in Bournemouth Lush garden with a swimming pool and hotel buildings in Bournemouth Garden and pool area of a hotel in Bournemouth Visitors walking in a green park with flowers and a stream People enjoying the gardens in Bournemouth on a sunny day Lush garden with a wooden bridge and pond in Crompton Ares Crompton Ares Garden with a wooden bridge and lush greenery Beautiful garden featuring a pond with water lilies and vibrant flower beds. Crompton Ares Garden with Water Lilies and Flower Beds Suspension bridge leading into a lush green forest Alum Chime Bridge above the Alum Chime Garden in Dorset Colourful wooden parrot sculpture in front of an aviary Wooden parrot sculpture outside the Cynthia Thompson aviary Visitors interacting with a macaw at an aviary in the gardens Children and visitors at the aviary in Bournemouth's gardens

Town centre

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The square, the Arcade, the Triangle and the streets people photograph when they arrive.

A person with an umbrella walking in heavy rain beside parked bicycles. Person walking in heavy rain with an umbrella and bicycles nearby Theatre interior showing rows of seats and a stage with lights Interior of a theatre with seating and stage lighting Historic red brick building housing Plates & Co restaurant Plates & Co restaurant in a historic building in Bournemouth Victorian arcade with shops and a Union Jack flag in Bournemouth Shops in a Victorian arcade in Bournemouth town centre A large banner for The Giggling Giraffe Comedy Club on a building The Giggling Giraffe Comedy Club on a Bournemouth Street Modern Lighthouse building with blue door and benches Lighthouse building exterior in Bournemouth Elegant bar interior with marble counter and stylish seating Bar interior at The Ivy in Bournemouth town centre Exterior of 99 Perk cocktail bar with large windows and signage 99 Perk Cocktail Bar on a street corner in Bournemouth Front view of Al Madina Café and Sandwich Bar in Bournemouth Al Madina Café and Sandwich Bar on a Bournemouth street Exterior of 7 Bone Burger Co. with a neon 'Dive' sign 7 Bone Burger Co. exterior with neon sign in Bournemouth Front of Ali's Brasserie with signage for Indian cuisine Ali's Brasserie, Tandoori & Balti Cuisine in Bournemouth Prom Café sign and entrance with outdoor seating area Prom Café at dusk with outdoor seating in Bournemouth

Events and festivals

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The Air Festival, the Friday fireworks, Christmas markets and the summer calendar.

Colourful helter skelter ride against a cloudy sky Helter Skelter ride at the Bournemouth Pier amusement area Band performing on stage with dramatic lighting and smoke Live music performance with band members on stage A singer performing on stage with a large statue behind Live music performance with a large statue backdrop Promotional poster for The Hu band with special guests Skáld. The Hu band promotional poster for Warrior Chant Tour in Bournemouth Bright fireworks illuminate the night sky above Bournemouth Pier Fireworks display over Bournemouth Pier at night Colourful fireworks display reflected in calm water at twilight Fireworks over the water at dusk in Bournemouth Fireworks bursting in the night sky above Bournemouth Pier Fireworks display over Bournemouth Pier at night Fireworks illuminate the night sky above Bournemouth Pier with crowds on the beach Fireworks display over Bournemouth Pier at night Comedian on stage with microphone and comedy banners in the background Stand-up comedian performing at a comedy night in Bournemouth Large crowd enjoying a festival with flags and stages Crowd at a festival with colourful flags in the background Large group of swimmers in wetsuits and red caps on the beach Mass swim event on Bournemouth beach with participants in wetsuits Crowd at Bournemouth Christmas Market with Alpine Lodge in view Bournemouth Christmas Market at night with Alpine Lodge

Coast and nature

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Hengistbury Head, the Jurassic Coast, the heath and the wildlife along the shore.

Wooden signpost with 'Woodland Walk' and 'Nature Reserve' carved into it Woodland Walk and Nature Reserve sign in a green setting Carved wooden owl perched on a stump surrounded by foliage Wooden owl sculpture in a forest setting A stingray gliding through clear water in an aquarium setting Stingray swimming in an aquarium tank with natural decor A large tree trunk surrounded by autumn leaves and ferns Autumn foliage and tree in a woodland setting A metal post beside a gravel path leading into greenery Pathway through a green area in Bournemouth A stingray gliding through clear water in an aquarium tank Stingray swimming in a tank at an aquarium Purple flowers growing on a cliff with the sea in the background Coastal flowers overlooking the sea near Bournemouth Chalk cliffs and sea stacks at Old Harry Rocks on the Jurassic Coast Chalk cliffs and sea stacks at Old Harry Rocks, Jurassic Coast Four paddleboarders silhouetted against a sunset on the water Paddleboarders at sunset on the coast Wooden pathway leading through grass with cliffs in the background Wooden walkway through grasslands towards the cliffs White chalk cliffs and blue sea along the Poole Cliff Walk Cliffs along the Poole Cliff Walk with vibrant coastal scenery

Food and drink

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Seafront restaurants, independent cafés, fish and chips and the town after dark.

Exterior view of Sea & Soul restaurant with outdoor seating Sea & Soul restaurant exterior at night in Bournemouth Table set with glasses and cutlery in a restaurant interior Elegant dining table setup in a restaurant with decorative cushions Cinnamon bun, Choco-Berry slice and pastries on display Selection of baked goods in a bakery display in Bournemouth Grilled chicken and sausages on a sizzling platter with herbs Sizzling platter of grilled chicken and sausages A selection of Asian dishes with chopsticks on a wooden table Variety of Asian dishes served on a wooden table A variety of pastries including croissants and brownies in a display case Delicious pastries and baked goods in a café display Assorted pastries including croissants and muffins on a wooden table Selection of pastries and baked goods on display Plate of roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, vegetables, and a glass of red wine Traditional Sunday roast with Yorkshire pudding and vegetables Plate of roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, and vegetables Traditional Sunday roast dinner with Yorkshire pudding A table set with plates of roast dinner, Yorkshire puddings, and drinks Traditional Sunday roast dinner with Yorkshire puddings Outdoor seating area of The Beach Cafe with people dining The Beach Cafe with outdoor seating in Bournemouth Table set with plates of food, drinks, and diners enjoying a meal Dining table with hearty meal and drinks at a restaurant

Landmarks and buildings

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The Oceanarium, the Russell-Cotes, St Peter’s, the BIC and the buildings that date the town.

White hotel building with gardens and sea view in Bournemouth Coastal hotel with gardens overlooking the sea in Bournemouth Entrance to the Oceanarium featuring animal murals and bicycles Oceanarium entrance with animal murals in Bournemouth St. Peter's Church with a clock tower and gravestones in the foreground St. Peter's Church in the heart of the cemetery Intricate ceiling design with a stained glass lantern Ornate ceiling and lantern detail in a decorative interior Bournemouth Pavilion with palm trees in the foreground Bournemouth Pavilion building framed by tropical plants Decorative ceiling featuring ornate patterns and a stained glass light fixture Intricate ceiling design with stained glass and lantern The Grand Albion Hotel with manicured gardens in front The Grand Albion Hotel and gardens in Bournemouth

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