Bournemouth Pier
The town's Victorian pier, stretching out to sea and the focal point of the seafront.
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Bournemouth: airports, things to do and where to stay
Bournemouth is a seaside town in Dorset, famous for its eleven kilometres of fine sandy beach, its pier and Victorian gardens running down to the sea.
Bournemouth airports
From the airport to central Bournemouth
Bournemouth airport is about 7 km from central Bournemouth.
Local bus
Buses link the airport with Bournemouth, Christchurch and other places in the area; check the current timetable.
Taxi
Taxis wait outside the terminal. The ride to central Bournemouth takes about 20-25 min.
Bournemouth
Things to do in Bournemouth
Bournemouth Beach
Eleven kilometres of fine golden sand, with beach huts and a lively summer atmosphere.
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Lower Gardens
Victorian gardens running along a valley from the town centre to the pier, ideal for a stroll.
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Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum
A Victorian seafront villa turned museum, with art, travel souvenirs and a very striking interior.
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Which airport serves Bournemouth?
Bournemouth is served by Bournemouth (BOH).
How far is the airport from central Bournemouth?
Bournemouth airport is about 7 km from central Bournemouth.
How do I get from the airport to central Bournemouth?
From Bournemouth airport you can take Local bus (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Bournemouth?
Highlights of Bournemouth include Bournemouth Pier, Bournemouth Beach, Lower Gardens, and Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum.
Photo credits
- Bournemouth Pier: Graham Taylor, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Bournemouth Beach: Lewis Hulbert, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Lower Gardens: Mike Faherty, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum: David Jarrett, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons