Where to go first?

Bournemouth Beach

Bournemouth beach is one of the best beaches in the UK and has won numerous prestigious awards including the European Blue Flag Awards, which are recognised internationally as a sign of clean, well looked after beaches.

Oceanarium, The Bournemouth Aquarium

Explore the secrets of the ocean in an adventure that will take you to some of the world's most amazing waters. The Oceanarium Bournemouth brings you face to face with marine life from the furthest reaches of the globe - more than just an aquarium, a vibrant experience through the oasis of water.

Find out more on the website: www.oceanarium.co.uk

New Forest

The New Forest is one of the UK’s premier tourist destinations. It offers various attractions for visitors all year long including picturesque forest villages as well as beautiful scenery. It is located in Southern England, spreading over 150 square miles spilling into parts of Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire.

Find out more on the website: www.thenewforest.co.uk

Russel-Cotes Museum

The former home of Merton and Annie Russell Cotes, the forerunners in the development of Bournemouth, this gem holds countless artefacts from their travels around the globe

Find out more on the website: www.russell-cotes.bournemouth.gov.uk

Bournemouth, The Lower Gardens

The Lower Gardens in Bournemouth are only a five minute walk from the main shopping centre, the beach and the pier. Visitors who walk through the gardens will be amazed by the beautiful floral displays that combine a range of colours, textures and scents.

Bournemouth Eye

Follow in the Victorians' footsteps with a trip on the Bournemouth Eye. This tethered helium balloon rises 500 feet above the town, offering panoramic views over the golden coastline from Poole Harbour to the west and the Isle of Wight to the east to the rolling greenery of the New Forest to the north.

Coast Line, Dorset

Dorset is fortunate in having one of the most varied coastlines of any county in the country. This variety stems from the markedly different rock types that are exposed along the shores. Sandstones, chalk, clays and limestones are arranged in a complex layer-cake that has then been buckled and tilted – resulting in a cross-section through time and evolution that gives a distinctively different character to each and every bay and cliff along the coast.

Brownsea Island

Enjoy a fabulous ferryboat trip and escape to Brownsea Island, a peaceful wildlife haven in Poole Harbour. Marvel at the breathtaking views and enjoy the peaceful setting, undisturbed by traffic, ideal for picnics and walking. Explore the rich variety of habitats including woodland, heathland and shoreline, home to a wealth of wildlife including the rare red squirrel and populations of terns and wading birds.

Find out more on the website: www.pooletourism.com