About Bournemouth 

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 ceded to Dorset, and 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 proximity to the New Forest and Isle of Purbeck

You could not get further from the traditional 'end of the pier' feel that many resorts exude; when Bournemouth does something, it's done properly. As a result, Bournemouth appeals to all age groups.

About Poole

Poole and its surroundings ...

The history of Poole is a long one. The first tourists to visit were nomadic stone-age travellers. They navigated the rivers that flowed through what is now Poole Harbour and Poole Bay, and settled on the banks. This was at a time when the land bridge to Europe was still intact and the sea was still far from Poole.

Since then, Poole has been a popular destination for Romans, Saxons and Normans - and nowadays, thousands of decidedly more peaceful invaders from all over the UK and abroad converge on the area every year. Poole is unique in that it has the world's second largest natural harbour - only Sydney's is larger! With a shoreline of about 110 miles, the harbour is enclosed by Studland's nature reserve, the picturesque Isle of Purbeck to the south, Wareham to the west, Poole town on its northern shore and, almost completing the circle, the Sandbanks peninsula.

This makes Poole a Mecca for water sports; from sailing to windsurfing and dinghy racing, power boating to water-skiing, canoeing to pleasure boat trips - Poole is unsurpassed! What better way to spend a day than out on the water, and how better to round off the evening than a visit to one of Poole Quay's famous pubs?

Take a stroll up the High Street and you reach one of the south's most underrated shopping malls, the Dolphin centre. Just opposite is the Lighthouse, renowned for its shows and concerts. Continue a little further east and you'll reach Poole Park, a children's favourite with its play areas and miniature railway - just make sure they don't fall in the boating lake (they wouldn't be the first!)

A mile further east brings you through Lilliput, past Canford Cliffs (the historic gardens of Compton Acres are a must-see) to Sandbanks, home of the rich and famous. Stand on the golden strand, face south and you'll look out over Studland's miles of pristine beach, famous for its naturists, down to the majestic chalk cliffs of Ballard Down and the Old Harry Rocks. And if that's not enough, the charming towns of Wimborne, Wareham and Dorchester are within easy reach, with a fast ferry link to the Channel Islands and France.

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