Beach and Pier - 7 miles of golden beaches. Cleaned daily in high season and winner of the cleanest beaches in England award.

Bournemouth town centre - provides a great choice of shops, eateries, pubs and clubs in a traditional setting. If you prefer a major shopping spree, a more leisurely window shop, or the pubs and clubs, Bournemouth is the place to be.

Tethered balloon flights - from the beautiful Lower Gardens in central Bournemouth the balloon will take you up to five hundred feet above this exciting resort where you'll experience amazing panoramic views of up to twenty miles over the English Channel and surrounding countryside.

Oceanarium - the Bournemouth aquarium is situated on the seafront and offers a stimulating adventure exploring three oceans and four continents.

IMAX cinema - The IMAX features a screen taller than four double-decker buses and a six channel surround sound system which is outputted on over forty speakers.

The Upper, Central and Lower Gardens - located in the Bourne Valley, between the Borough Boundary and Bournemouth Pier. The Gardens retain much of their original character and are grade II listed in the English Heritage Register of Parks and Gardens. They offer a range of facilities including tennis, putting, mini-golf, children's play, art exhibitions, a café, an ice cream kiosk and the tethered balloon.

The Bournemouth International Centre (BIC), the Pavilion Theatre and the Pier Theatre are venues for an extremely wide range of functions and events. These include shows, plays, ballet, opera, banquets, civic functions, wrestling, ballroom dancing, conferences, exhibitions, private functions, etc.