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Bournemouth
The South's top resort ...
Bournemouth is reputed to be the South's premier resort and tourist destination. It is located on the south coast of England, bordered by Christchurch to the east and Poole to the west and overlooks Poole Bay. It is situated about 100 miles south-west of London. Prior to the 1974 local government reform, Bournemouth was part of Hampshire. Despite much local opposition, it was subsequently ceeded to Dorset. The town became an Independent Unitary Authority on 1st of April 1997.
Bournemouth's main assets are the long sandy beach that runs the length of Poole Bay, all the way from Hengistbury Head to Poole's famous Sandbanks, the wide range of accommodation, first class entertainment, climate and proximity to the New Forest, Jurassic Coast, the Dorset and Hampshire countryside. Bournemouth and Poole enjoy some of the warmest, driest, and sunniest weather in Britain.
Bournemouth certainly has a lot to offer:
- excellent hotels
- 2000 acres of parks and gardens
- miles of sandy beaches
- famous pier
- the Chines
- international centre (BIC)
- excellent shopping
- local airport, railway and coach links
- good pubs
- nightclubs
- theatres
- cinemas
- close to the New Forest and Isle of Purbeck
You could not get further from the traditional 'end of the pier' amateur feel that many resorts exude; when Bournemouth does something, it's done properly. In fact, Bournemouth appeals to all age groups.
Sunday 15th June Forget Me Not Charity Walk In Bournemouth
We are organising a 5k walk in Bournemouth on Sunday 15th June. This walk will see participants 
walking through beautiful award winning gardens and then up the West Cliff Promenade where they will experience the amazing sea views. There will be celebratory cream teas at the finish line.This walk is open to all ages and is a fantastic opportunity to support our vital research into blood cancers including leukaemia, hodgkins and other lymphomas and myeloma. All we ask is that participants pay a small entry fee and raise as much money as possible. Please see www.forgetmenotwalks.com to sign up and for more details.