What to do in Bournemouth

Activities, attractions and tours

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A wooden boardwalk with a metal railing, street lamps, and a sign indicating a park entrance.
A coastal pier extending into the sea with a beach in the foreground.
A coastal cityscape with a sandy beach, a promenade with colorful umbrellas, and a backdrop of multi-story buildings.
A marina with various boats docked, buildings along the waterfront, and a crane in the background.

Activities

Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise

Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise

NZ$34
per adult
Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise
Poole Fish & Chips Evening Cruise

Poole Fish & Chips Lunchtime or Evening Cruise

NZ$67
per adult
Poole Fish & Chips Lunchtime or Evening Cruise
Poole Harbour Lights Cruise

Poole Harbour Lights Cruise

NZ$37
per adult
Poole Harbour Lights Cruise
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Poole: Harbour Lights Cruise

NZ$37
per adult
Poole: Harbour Lights Cruise
From Bournemouth: Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door Trip

Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door Mini-Coach Tour from Bournemouth

NZ$91
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door Mini-Coach Tour from Bournemouth
Bournemouth Oceanarium Ticket

Bournemouth Oceanarium Ticket

NZ$35
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Bournemouth Oceanarium Ticket
A fresh line-up of comedians performs every week — no two Saturdays are the sam

Jaggers Comedy Club Saturday Night Stand up Comedy in Bournemouth

NZ$59
per adult
Jaggers Comedy Club Saturday Night Stand up Comedy in Bournemouth
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Bournemouth

Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Bournemouth

NZ$28
per adult
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Bournemouth
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New Forest: E-Bike Safari, River Cruise & Tudor Castle Entry

New Forest: E-Bike Safari, River Cruise & Tudor Castle Entry

Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$207 per adult
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History & culture

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Poole Jurassic Coast Circular Cruise

Poole Jurassic Coast Circular Cruise

Activity duration is 2 hours and 15 minutes
8.8 out of 10 with 18 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$55 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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E-bike excursion exploring the Purbecks

E-bike excursion exploring the Purbecks

Activity duration is 5 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$221 per adult*
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Wildlife & nature

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Poole: Harbour Lights Cruise

Poole: Harbour Lights Cruise

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$37 per adult
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Water activities

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Guided Kayak Tour at Old Harry Rocks 2 Hours

Guided Kayak Tour at Old Harry Rocks 2 Hours

Activity duration is 2 hours
Price is NZ$140 per adult
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What to do in Bournemouth

Stay near popular Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole attractions

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Bournemouth Beach

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Stroll along miles of England’s southern coast and stop at the fun parks and activity centers along the way.
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Day trip destinations from Bournemouth

A historical castle with ruins on a grassy hill, a pathway leading up to it, and a clear sky.

Bournemouth

A coastal beach with a pier extending into the sea, a lighthouse, and a clear blue sky.

Ferndown

A coastal town with a sandy beach, a marina with boats, and houses along the shore.

Christchurch

A stone bridge over a river with grassy banks and trees in the background.

Wimborne

A historic waterfront with a castle-like building, a dock, and a small bridge.

Poole

A coastal landscape with a prominent rock arch formation, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sea.

Wareham

A pebble beach with colorful houses on a hillside.

Barton-on-Sea

A historic building with a formal garden and a bench.

Hengistbury Head