a 12-minute walk from the bournemouth international centre, this victorian-style hotel with an adjacent lodge is also 0. the polished rooms, some with 4-poster beds, come with tvs, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and en suite bathrooms. other amenities include a restaurant and atrium, a garden patio and a lounge/bar offering regular live entertainment. the hotel offers free parking and breakfast. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 8 miles from the pavilion theatre Bristol Airport 2 hr 12
Adventure Wonderland (14 min) Amusement park with themed rides, inflatable slide, runaway train and trampolines, plus events. Sandbanks Beach (12 min) Bayside beach popular for kitesurfing, with seafood restaurants & views across the English Channel. Compton Acres (8 min) Private garden founded in 1920 with visits, an on-site tea room & retail sales of plants & gifts. Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum (3 min) Eccentric Art Nouveau-style setting for private Victorian art collection and temporary exhibitions. Knoll Beach Studland (37 min) Beyond its sheltered waters & sandy beach, this scenic locale features a reptile discovery trail. Splashdown (14 min) Waterpark and leisure centre featuring multiple rides and flumes for kids, plus a water play area. Alum Chine Beach (14 min) Picturesque beach offering lifeguards, pubs, ice cream parlors & a pirate-themed playground. Bournemouth Pier (13 min) Victorian pier with an amusement arcade, a variety theatre, a cafe and boat trips along the coast. Bournemouth Parks - Lower Gardens (11 min) Leafy green space featuring attractions such as mini-golf & a giant tethered balloon, plus events. Isle of Purbeck (43 min) Wildflower-filled island with coastal paths, dramatic cliffs, beaches & charming old villages. Old Harry Rocks (52 min) Natural attraction featuring cliffside views of unique chalk formation, accessible by scenic walks. Corfe Castle (34 min) 1000-year-old royal castle shaped by warfare, with ruins to explore, views and a wildlife walk. Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre (19 min) Coastal nature reserve and conservation area with wild flowers and signs of ancient settlement. Oceanarium (13 min) Explore marine ecosystems at a waterside aquarium, plus feeding sessions and an underwater tunnel. Brownsea Island (43 min) Hiking, picnics & wildlife viewing, especially of red squirrels, are popular at this historic spot. |