Southbourne near Bournemouth Guidebook
Sightseeing
Take an underwater adventure around the waters of the world and come face to face with hundreds of awesome creatures.
Immerse yourself in a sea of colour, with ten spectacular recreated environments.
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Océanarium
Pier ApproachTake an underwater adventure around the waters of the world and come face to face with hundreds of awesome creatures.
Immerse yourself in a sea of colour, with ten spectacular recreated environments.
Discover the Russell-Cotes story…In 1901 Merton Russell-Cotes gave his wife Annie a dream house on a cliff-top, overlooking the sea.It was an extraordinary, extravagant birthday present – lavish, splendid, and with a touch of fantasy. They filled this exotic seaside villa with beautiful objects from their travels across the world, and lined the walls with a remarkable collection of British art, creating a unique atmosphere in a most dramatic setting. A home, an art gallery, and a museum. Then they sealed it in time, and gave it to the future.
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Galerie d'art et musée Russell Cotes
West Cliff PromenadeDiscover the Russell-Cotes story…In 1901 Merton Russell-Cotes gave his wife Annie a dream house on a cliff-top, overlooking the sea.It was an extraordinary, extravagant birthday present – lavish, splendid, and with a touch of fantasy. They filled this exotic seaside villa with beautiful objects from their travels across the world, and lined the walls with a remarkable collection of British art, creating a unique atmosphere in a most dramatic setting. A home, an art gallery, and a museum. Then they sealed it in time, and gave it to the future.
Adventure Wonderland is a family theme park situated in the village of Hurn, near Bournemouth. The park offers rides and attractions aimed at families with children up to the age of 12.
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Pays des Merveilles de l'Aventure
Merritown LaneAdventure Wonderland is a family theme park situated in the village of Hurn, near Bournemouth. The park offers rides and attractions aimed at families with children up to the age of 12.
The National Motor Museum is one of several attractions on Lord Montagu's Beaulieu estate which are marketed jointly as "Beaulieu". One admission ticket includes the following attractions:
Beaulieu Abbey
National Motor Museum
Beaulieu Palace House
World of Top Gear
Secret Army Exhibition – an exhibit about the Special Operations Executive (SOE) training at Beaulieu during World War II
Gardens
National Motor Museum Monorail.
Beaulieu is 30 miles from Southbourne by car.
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Beaulieu
The National Motor Museum is one of several attractions on Lord Montagu's Beaulieu estate which are marketed jointly as "Beaulieu". One admission ticket includes the following attractions:
Beaulieu Abbey
National Motor Museum
Beaulieu Palace House
World of Top Gear
Secret Army Exhibition – an exhibit about the Special Operations Executive (SOE) training at Beaulieu during World War II
Gardens
National Motor Museum Monorail.
Beaulieu is 30 miles from Southbourne by car.
The Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre is a 65-acre ape and monkey sanctuary and rescue centre near Wool, Dorset. It is 22 miles from Southbourne by car.
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Monkey World - Centre de Sauvetage des Singes
LongthornsThe Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre is a 65-acre ape and monkey sanctuary and rescue centre near Wool, Dorset. It is 22 miles from Southbourne by car.
Hengistbury Head is a dramatic headland in Southbourne. It is an outstanding site for wildlife and archaeology and offers beautiful beaches and views across the New Forest, Isle of Wight and Purbecks. Access is easy for all ages and abilities and there is a land train linking to Mudeford Spit, and ferries to Christchurch.
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Hengistbury Head
Hengistbury Head is a dramatic headland in Southbourne. It is an outstanding site for wildlife and archaeology and offers beautiful beaches and views across the New Forest, Isle of Wight and Purbecks. Access is easy for all ages and abilities and there is a land train linking to Mudeford Spit, and ferries to Christchurch.
Our exhibitions tell the story of armoured warfare from World War One to the present day. As you explore the Museum's six large halls you will come face to face with vehicles that have seen action in all the major wars of the 20th Century and hear first-hand accounts from those who fought in them.
This unique collection of over 300 vehicles is regarded as the best in the world and includes the world's first ever tank - Little Willie, the feared German Tiger tank and the modern Challenger 2.
The tank museum is 27 miles from Southbourne by car.
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Le Musée des Blindés
Linsay RoadOur exhibitions tell the story of armoured warfare from World War One to the present day. As you explore the Museum's six large halls you will come face to face with vehicles that have seen action in all the major wars of the 20th Century and hear first-hand accounts from those who fought in them.
This unique collection of over 300 vehicles is regarded as the best in the world and includes the world's first ever tank - Little Willie, the feared German Tiger tank and the modern Challenger 2.
The tank museum is 27 miles from Southbourne by car.
Highcliffe Castle (which doesn't actually look like a Castle) is situated on the cliffs at Highcliffe, Dorset. It was built between 1831 and 1835 by Charles Stuart, 1st Baron Stuart de Rothesay in a Gothic Revival style with the gardens laid out by Capability Brown. The 'Castle' is undergoing extensive work after years of decline however there are many rooms which have been restored. It is also in a lovely area for walks along the clifftop and down to the sea.
Highcliffe Castle was rented several times. One of the most notable tenants from 1916 to 1922 was the American-born retail entrepreneur Harry Gordon Selfridge. He lived there with his wife Rosalie, his mother Lois and son Gordon. Mr Selfridge is buried in St Marks Churchyard, Highcliffe next to his wife and mother. A T.V. drama was made about his life and Highcliffe Castle was used during the filming.
Highcliffe Castle is 4 miles from Southbourne by car.
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Château de Highcliffe
Rothesay DriveHighcliffe Castle (which doesn't actually look like a Castle) is situated on the cliffs at Highcliffe, Dorset. It was built between 1831 and 1835 by Charles Stuart, 1st Baron Stuart de Rothesay in a Gothic Revival style with the gardens laid out by Capability Brown. The 'Castle' is undergoing extensive work after years of decline however there are many rooms which have been restored. It is also in a lovely area for walks along the clifftop and down to the sea.
Highcliffe Castle was rented several times. One of the most notable tenants from 1916 to 1922 was the American-born retail entrepreneur Harry Gordon Selfridge. He lived there with his wife Rosalie, his mother Lois and son Gordon. Mr Selfridge is buried in St Marks Churchyard, Highcliffe next to his wife and mother. A T.V. drama was made about his life and Highcliffe Castle was used during the filming.
Highcliffe Castle is 4 miles from Southbourne by car.
Brownsea Island is the largest of the islands in Poole Harbour. The island is owned by the National Trust. Much of the island is open to the public and includes areas of woodland and heath with a wide variety of wildlife which includes the red squirrel (one of the few places in the U.K. to see them), together with cliff top views across Poole Harbour and the Isle of Purbeck.
The island was the location of an experimental camp in 1907 that led to the formation of the Scout movement the following year. Access is by public ferry.
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Brownsea Island
Brownsea Island is the largest of the islands in Poole Harbour. The island is owned by the National Trust. Much of the island is open to the public and includes areas of woodland and heath with a wide variety of wildlife which includes the red squirrel (one of the few places in the U.K. to see them), together with cliff top views across Poole Harbour and the Isle of Purbeck.
The island was the location of an experimental camp in 1907 that led to the formation of the Scout movement the following year. Access is by public ferry.
Neighbourhoods
Southbourne-On-Sea is a quiet, largely residential area with a lively cluster of brewpubs, cafes, and restaurants on Southbourne Grove. From here, the Fisherman’s Walk nature trail cuts through woodland to family-friendly Southbourne Beach which is a Blue Flag sandy beach and much quieter than the beach in Bournemouth. The coastline stretches east from Hengistbury Head, a claw-shaped peninsula and nature reserve with clifftop walk to the West heading to Boscombe and Bournemouth.
Southbourne-On-Sea is a suburb of Bournemouth which is 3 miles away and just 10 minutes in a car, 30 minutes by bus or an hour and a half walk along the seafront promenade.
The beaches and seafront promenade stretch 7 miles from Hengistbury Head to Sandbanks in Poole.
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Southbourne
Southbourne-On-Sea is a quiet, largely residential area with a lively cluster of brewpubs, cafes, and restaurants on Southbourne Grove. From here, the Fisherman’s Walk nature trail cuts through woodland to family-friendly Southbourne Beach which is a Blue Flag sandy beach and much quieter than the beach in Bournemouth. The coastline stretches east from Hengistbury Head, a claw-shaped peninsula and nature reserve with clifftop walk to the West heading to Boscombe and Bournemouth.
Southbourne-On-Sea is a suburb of Bournemouth which is 3 miles away and just 10 minutes in a car, 30 minutes by bus or an hour and a half walk along the seafront promenade.
The beaches and seafront promenade stretch 7 miles from Hengistbury Head to Sandbanks in Poole.
Theatre entertainment
The Bournemouth Pavilion and Ballroom is Bournemouth’s stunning Art Deco theatre providing year-round entertainment for everyone. The 1920s venue has retained its splendour and elegant style and is Bournemouth’s regular home for West End stage shows, Opera, Ballet, Pantomime and Comedy.
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Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre
Westover RoadThe Bournemouth Pavilion and Ballroom is Bournemouth’s stunning Art Deco theatre providing year-round entertainment for everyone. The 1920s venue has retained its splendour and elegant style and is Bournemouth’s regular home for West End stage shows, Opera, Ballet, Pantomime and Comedy.
Conseils sur la ville
Déplacements
Buses are very frequent and the best way to travel.
Southbourne is on a very good bus network. Jump on board and one will take you to Bournemouth town centre, Christchurch, Poole and Swanage.