Bournemouth Map

Bournemouth map, view the Dorset town of Bournemouth, located in the county of Dorset, England.

Detailed Street Map of Bournemouth Dorset & Guide to the Town

Bournemouth Map Dorset: Interactive map of Bournemouth, displaying the town situated in the county of Dorset, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls to display a detailed street map of Bournemouth and a Bournemouth town centre map, showing the Bournemouth beaches and Bournemouth Pier.

Also visible are Boscombe, Springbourne, Christchurch, Victoria Park, Ensbury Park, Pokesdown, Tuckton, East Parley, West Parley, Parley Down, Bear Cross, Talbot Village, Queen's Park Golf Course, the Vitality Stadium, Sainsburys Bournemouth, The Range, Decathlon, Ilford Golf Centre. Click, hold, and drag up to see the Oceanarium and the Russell Cotes Art gallery and Museum. Click out one step (-) and see Branksome Chine Beach, Southbourne, Sandbanks, Brownsea Island and more.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Poole, Wimborne Minster, Bransgore, Wareham and Ferndown.

Bournemouth is a lively seaside town on the south coast of Dorset, known for its long sandy beaches, palm-lined promenades and laid-back holiday feel. It's the sort of place that has something for everyone - families on the beach, students filling the cafés, retirees enjoying the gardens, and surfers chasing the waves. With its mix of Victorian charm and modern buzz, Bournemouth blends tradition and energy in a way that keeps people coming back year after year.

It wasn't always the bustling town it is today. Back in the early 1800s, Bournemouth was nothing more than heathland with a smattering of fishermen's huts. Things started to change when a chap named Lewis Tregonwell built a house there in 1810, and the area slowly gained a reputation as a health resort. With sea air and pine trees seen as good for the lungs, it soon became a magnet for the well-to-do. By Victorian times, it was booming, with piers, hotels and manicured gardens popping up to meet the demand. Today, the town still carries that holiday-town spirit, with a bit more edge and a modern twist.

The beach is definitely the star of the show - seven miles of golden sand stretching right along the coast, with beach huts, deckchairs, and an ice cream van never too far off. Bournemouth Pier is packed with things to do, from arcades to a zip wire that launches you right over the sea. The Lower Gardens are a lovely spot for a stroll, while the town centre offers all the usual high street shops, alongside bars, restaurants and theatres. The Bournemouth International Centre pulls in big names in music and comedy, and there's a decent nightlife scene too, especially closer to the university end of town.

Step just outside Bournemouth and there's plenty to discover. Poole is right next door, with its huge natural harbour and boat trips over to Brownsea Island. Christchurch has a lovely old priory and riverside walks, while the New Forest is just a short drive away for those after a bit of woodland peace. Further west, the Jurassic Coast starts to really shine, with spots like Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door and West Bay all within reach. Whether you're after countryside rambles or seaside stops, Dorset's got the lot.

Getting in and out of Bournemouth's pretty straightforward. The town's train station sits on the main line to London Waterloo, with direct services that take about two hours. You've also got good road connections via the A31 and A338, which link up with the M27 and beyond. Local buses and open-top tours make getting around easy in the summer months, and Bournemouth Airport is just a short hop out of town - it handles both domestic flights and a few to Europe. Once you're here, most things are within walking distance or a short bus ride.

Dorset, as a whole, has a bit of everything - rolling hills, dramatic cliffs, peaceful villages and bucket-and-spade seaside towns. It's a county where life still feels rooted in the land and the sea. There's a rich mix of history, nature and food culture, and whether you're into fossils, fine dining or a proper country pub, you'll find it all somewhere nearby. It's the kind of place where you come for a visit and end up wondering what it'd be like to stay.

Some More Nearby Places: Poole, Christchurch, Boscombe, Southbourne, Winton, Charminster, Westbourne, Branksome, Canford Cliffs, Parkstone, Kinson, Ferndown, Wimborne Minster.

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More Dorset Places: Sherborne - Weymouth - Swanage - Dorchester - Ferndown - Bridport - Abbotsbury - Shaftesbury - Corfe Mullen - Blandford Forum - Upwey - Bournemouth - Poole - Verwood - Christchurch - Wimborne Minster

Tourist Hot Spots: Lulworth Cove - West Bay Dorset

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