We've put together a list of all the best attractions in and around Bournemouth
Showing 14 of the best things to do
One of the most popular attractions in the town is the Bournemouth Oceanarium, a fantastic all weather family day out. This award winning Oceanarium is conveniently situated next to Bournemouth Pier on the beach front and just five minutes walk from the town centre.
Play 'Solo', 'All against all', and the 'Team' games in purpose built arena with castle towers, turrets, ramps, mazes, swirling fog and state of the art sound and lighting effects. Open seven days a week and suitable for 6yrs and up.
University museum celebrating plastics in design. Collection contains over 8,000 international, historical and contemporary design examples
Ten acres of beautiful gardens, shops, restaurants, a delicatessen and regular events. Open 7 days a week.
Large public park adjacent to Poole harbour. Contains several man made lakes and is a conservation area
The only UK charitable museum dedicated to preserving operational examples of historic aircraft. The museum occupies a 30,000 sq ft hanger at Bournemouth International Airport.
An all inclusive Park combining the timeless fun and games of the Alice in Wonderland story with outdoor Adventure rides and the undercover Lost Aztec World of Wild Thing. Extensive attractions and shopping outlets & cafes.
Poole Guildhall is one of the town's most well known landmarks. Dating back to the 18th century, this historic building is Grade II listed and situated in the heart of Poole's old town.
It reopened its doors to the public in 2007 as Poole's Register Office following a major restoration project to bring it back to its former glory and now provides a venue for civic ceremonies, weddings and civil partnerships.
In the past it has had many uses including a parish church, magistrate's court and as a meeting point for American soldiers during the Second Worlds War.
Housed in a former Georgian workhouse the museum now features collections including local history, costume, geology, natural history and archaeology
Carefully restored Anglo-Saxon watermill situated on Christchurch Quay at the confluence of the rivers Avon and Stour. Now home to a local arts and crafts market