Entertainment & Activities
Lots of bars and restaurants, a cinema, bowlplex and Splashdown Waterpark. Loads for adults and children to do, day and night.
58 locals recommend
Tower Park
Yarrow RoadLots of bars and restaurants, a cinema, bowlplex and Splashdown Waterpark. Loads for adults and children to do, day and night.
Adventure Wonderland
Merritown LaneGreat for kids of all ages
Fantastic kid-friendly museum in the historic area of old Poole town
7 locals recommend
Scaplen's Court
Sarum StreetFantastic kid-friendly museum in the historic area of old Poole town
Food Scene
Loads of pubs, bar and restaurants in the immediate area of the green as well as a live music venue. Great for an evening out if you don't like the club scene.
40 locals recommend
Ashley Cross Green
Loads of pubs, bar and restaurants in the immediate area of the green as well as a live music venue. Great for an evening out if you don't like the club scene.
Sightseeing
Great park for picnics, play areas and just chillin'. The bar is a little pricey.
17 locals recommend
Poole Park
Parkstone RoadGreat park for picnics, play areas and just chillin'. The bar is a little pricey.
Lovely quay area with pubs, amusements, museum, restaurants and boat trips
38 locals recommend
Dolphin Quay
The QuayLovely quay area with pubs, amusements, museum, restaurants and boat trips
Easy access to Boscombe surf reef, the first surfing reef to be constructed in the northern hemisphere. Not my thing getting wet but its wicked even just watching
60 locals recommend
Boscombe Pier
2494 Undercliff DrEasy access to Boscombe surf reef, the first surfing reef to be constructed in the northern hemisphere. Not my thing getting wet but its wicked even just watching
Arts & Culture
Bournemouth Pier is a centre of entertainment in Bournemouth. There are fairground attractions some of the year, arcades, The Oceanarium, amusement and a theatre.
132 locals recommend
Bournemouth Pier
Pier ApproachBournemouth Pier is a centre of entertainment in Bournemouth. There are fairground attractions some of the year, arcades, The Oceanarium, amusement and a theatre.
Bournemouth International Centre
Exeter RoadSome great gigs at reasonable prices
Vitality Stadium
Premier League football, say no more
Bournemouth Aviation Museum
Merritown LaneGreat for aircraft enthusiasts
Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
West Cliff PromenadeBrilliant gallery and museum
Everything Else
Great Karting track and at Matchams Leisure Park there is pit bike racing, bangers, a regular car boot sale and seasonal events such as the annual Firework Display
8 locals recommend
South Coast Karting
Great Karting track and at Matchams Leisure Park there is pit bike racing, bangers, a regular car boot sale and seasonal events such as the annual Firework Display
Shopping
Wonderful popular vintage emporium. There is also a great café upstairs that serves an excellent cooked breakfast.
The Den
11-15 Francis AveWonderful popular vintage emporium. There is also a great café upstairs that serves an excellent cooked breakfast.