# Bournemouth, Dorset, South West England, UK > Bournemouth is the largest resort in Dorset and is an ever-popular place to visit due to its seven miles of glorious award-winning beaches, stunning coastline, the many parks and gardens and a huge variety of restaurants, shops, accommodation and things to do. Kids and grown ups will love Smugglers Cove Adventure golf which is situated next to Bournemouth Pier - another great attraction with indoor climbing, a zip wire and many cafes and restaurants. Away from the Pier there are also museums, galleries, amusement arcades, play parks and an Oceanarium. For those with a head for heights, the Big Wheel - standing more than 100 feet tall - provides panoramic views of the beach, pier and town. Interesting Bournemouth fact: beach huts actually originated here in 1908 and you can rent the worlds oldest beach hut! (of course, if you want something more modern you can rent a newer hut or even a funky beach pod!) HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/bournemouth ## Places to stay - [Marsham Court Hotel](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-f85XJZElEj5B/marsham-court-hotel) — Bournemouth - [Smart Home Rentals](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-Y3kTLoEDNCoU/smart-home-rentals) — Bournemouth - [Club Aria](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-sMnsj8JFIrUV/club-aria) — Bournemouth - [Yeoman Camping And Caravan](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-SpELTF3sld50/yeoman-camping-and-caravan) — Bournemouth - [Meadowbank Holidays](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-xf1TejC9dAop/meadowbank-holidays) — Christchurch - [Meadowbank Holidays](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-x5jyBEziwrky/meadowbank-holidays) — Christchurch - [Beaulieu Gardens Retreat](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-DXoYEjWVM3Lj/beaulieu-gardens-retreat) — Christchurch - [Parley Court Camping Pop Up Site](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-BlPfVBL6hGNt/parley-court-camping-pop-up-site) — Christchurch - [Follow Frank](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-z0cNvCzQn6ae/follow-frank) — Poole - [Parley Glade Certificated Site](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-Yi5hJ0XRLnq6/parley-glade-certificated-site) — Ferndown - [The Homestead Campsite](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-pO2aE5qTTuzQ/the-homestead-campsite) — Ferndown - [Sopley Fruit Farm Certificated Site](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-yJBjus7zggdq/sopley-fruit-farm-certificated-site) — Christchurch - [Sopley Lake Yurt Camp](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-NpjAUPk3SMOf/sopley-lake-yurt-camp) — Christchurch - [Forest Bell Tents](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-qczDOfJ-Oii3/forest-bell-tents) — Christchurch - [Forest Yurts](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-FOasfURXeOiE/forest-yurts) — Christchurch - [Sandhills Holiday Park](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-5eklBz3Fbgly/sandhills-holiday-park) — Christchurch - [Hoburne Park Holiday Park](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-7247tcN3Bn5z/hoburne-park-holiday-park) — Christchurch - [Hoburne Park](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-XNU5k7fyOvYD/hoburne-park) — Christchurch - [Harrow Wood Farm Caravan Park](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-cihRYBo1hlpr/harrow-wood-farm-caravan-park) — Christchurch - [Harrow Wood Farm and Caravan Park](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-9Ak39Guvf8Xv/harrow-wood-farm-and-caravan-park) — Christchurch ## Things to do - [Hengistbury Head Beach and Reserve](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-ylNWypc0wHFH/hengistbury-head-beach-and-reserve) - [Bournemouth Eye](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-xjU3vHEjdiJp/bournemouth-eye) - [Lollipops Soft Play Cafe Bournemouth](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-wPMc1QA1coeK/lollipops-soft-play-cafe-bournemouth) - [Littledown Centre](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-qhcRJ8UJ8Lz3/littledown-centre) - [Curious About Bournemouth](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-naDi6-TLRvYC/curious-about-bournemouth) - [Oceanarium](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-nRg6SYB7nkpq/oceanarium) - [Mr Mulligan's Bournemouth](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-mjdN-ZsfO8aq/mr-mulligan-s-bournemouth) - [ODEON Bournemouth](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-moXlnnV-zBrN/odeon-bournemouth) - [RockReef](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-ma2u7-vY46Hr/rock-reef) - [Giggles 4 Kids!](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-lPNN850qL1Ch/giggles-4-kids) - [City Sightseeing Bournemouth Hop on Hop off Tour](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-gkofKdtoPCHU/city-sightseeing-bournemouth-hop-on-hop-off-tour) - [Bournemouth Codebreaking Walk](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-fKoPhALV9hgR/bournemouth-codebreaking-walk) - [Sorted Surf School](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-a8kQIrwOgbuP/sorted-surf-school) - [Bournemouth Pier](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-Zw2-DOeW-TMl/bournemouth-pier) - [Laser Quest Bournemouth](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-VkN2BIjwT2J6/laser-quest-bournemouth) - [Bournemouth Alum Chine](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-TEDXb7ao1Z6h/bournemouth-alum-chine) - [The MacGuffin Project](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-OPyXO1rtzY8D/the-mac-guffin-project) - [Christmas Tree Wonderland](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-M96VYhz8vI3E/christmas-tree-wonderland) - [Bournemouth Surf Academy](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-KuDPlLrrVIYm/bournemouth-surf-academy) - [Littledown Miniature Railway](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-AWaLWz5B0XrA/littledown-miniature-railway) ## Browse by feature - [Family-friendly stays in Bournemouth](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/bournemouth/audiences/family) (https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/bournemouth/audiences/family.md) - [Stays for couples in Bournemouth](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/bournemouth/audiences/couples) (https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/bournemouth/audiences/couples.md) - [Camping in Bournemouth](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/bournemouth/accommodations/campsite) (https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/bournemouth/accommodations/campsite.md) ## Find a stay Listings API (JSON): https://www.holidayfox.com/api/agent/listings?area=bournemouth Things to do API (JSON): https://www.holidayfox.com/api/agent/experiences?area=bournemouth ## Questions and answers ### Where can I stay in Bournemouth? HolidayFox lists stays in Bournemouth including Marsham Court Hotel, Smart Home Rentals, Club Aria, Yeoman Camping And Caravan, Meadowbank Holidays and 15 more. They are around Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and Ferndown. ### What is there to do in Bournemouth? Experiences listed in Bournemouth include Hengistbury Head Beach and Reserve, Bournemouth Eye, Lollipops Soft Play Cafe Bournemouth, Littledown Centre, Curious About Bournemouth and 15 more. --- Generated 2026-10-25T03:46Z from HolidayFox data.