Two and a half hours from London’s Victoria Coach Station and the visitor to Bournemouth will arrive in this lovely city. Gorgeous beaches, a downtown full of life, a cosmopolitan atmosphere, a lively nightlife and an abundance of cultural and recreational facilities, make Bournemouth one of the most popular places to live, study and holiday in the United Kingdom.
Due to its pleasant climate in spring and summer, Bournemouth has repeatedly been voted as England’s best resort town and is a great city for students. It has inviting parks and woodlands in close proximity that are simply made for daytrips, as is the nearby seaside city of Poole, with its picturesque beaches and natural harbour.
The innumerable coffeehouses, bars and clubs, restaurants and concert halls, offer exceptional opportunities for relaxation and pleasure. Enjoy the amazing view of the cities stretch of beach.
Alternatively, the vibrant arty ambience of the place lends itself to all sorts of cultural activities. No matter the season, there is always something going on in Bournemouth. Winter adorns the town with the Christmas Festival. Spring welcomes you with the Sports and Music Festival as well as the car, motorcycle and truck festival. Summer brings the internationally renowned Bournemouth Air Show, with remarkable planes flying over the city all weekend long, while autumn offers artistic delight during the festivals of Sea and Culture. The South of England, in general, hosts fabulously rousing music festivals all summer long.