Guidebook for Bournemouth
Parks & Nature
On bank of River Stour. Nice is walk towards Wick where a small ferry crosses the river to the Christchurch side (weekends only in winter)
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Tuckton Tea Gardens
Belle Vue RoadOn bank of River Stour. Nice is walk towards Wick where a small ferry crosses the river to the Christchurch side (weekends only in winter)
Wildlife, greats views across the bay from the top of the head. At one time was iron age hill fort. Find out more at the visitor centre. Also take the Land Train to Mudeford spit where the beach huts are some of the most expensive in the country. As well as the beach there is a cafe and ferry across to Mudeford Quay
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Hengistbury Head
Wildlife, greats views across the bay from the top of the head. At one time was iron age hill fort. Find out more at the visitor centre. Also take the Land Train to Mudeford spit where the beach huts are some of the most expensive in the country. As well as the beach there is a cafe and ferry across to Mudeford Quay
Stunning Japanese garden. Also wooded glades, Italian garden and great view over Poole harbour
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Compton Acres
164 Canford Cliffs RdStunning Japanese garden. Also wooded glades, Italian garden and great view over Poole harbour
Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre
BroadwayNice gardens and wooded walk down to Boscombe Pier and Beach. Activities include table tennis, crazy golf and tennis
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Boscombe Chine Gardens
Sea RoadNice gardens and wooded walk down to Boscombe Pier and Beach. Activities include table tennis, crazy golf and tennis
Food Scene
Spanish Tapas bar and restaurant with food cooked fresh by owner Carlos. Long bench seating. Good Sangria and Paella.
Evenings from 6pm. Suggest book if going on Fri/Sat
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Casa Carlos
211-213 Seabourne RdSpanish Tapas bar and restaurant with food cooked fresh by owner Carlos. Long bench seating. Good Sangria and Paella.
Evenings from 6pm. Suggest book if going on Fri/Sat
The Pie House
181 Tuckton RdGood Pie and Mash fayre. Meat and Veggie options
Unusual 'Thatched Cottage' Harvester. Approx 4 miles away at Hinton (on A35)
The Cat and Fiddle Harvester
Lyndhurst RoadUnusual 'Thatched Cottage' Harvester. Approx 4 miles away at Hinton (on A35)
Arts & Culture
Red House Museum & Gardens
Quay RoadHistoric Priory Church. Also Castle and Manor House nearby
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Christchurch Priory Church
Quay RoadHistoric Priory Church. Also Castle and Manor House nearby
Shopping
The Exotic Teapot
142 Tuckton RdQuirky shop selling variety of tea pots and all types of loose tea
Essentials
Tesco Express
216 Tuckton RdLess than 5 mins walk away
ALDI
9-23 Palmerston RdNearest Aldi, approx 3 miles/10 mins by car
Tesco Extra
Riverside AvenueNearest big Tesco, approx 2 miles way in Castle Lane
Getting Around
1 mile away or 5 mins by regular bus services 1/1b/1c from Tuckton Bridge
Christchurch Railway Station
1 mile away or 5 mins by regular bus services 1/1b/1c from Tuckton Bridge
Nearest main bus stop is only 2 mins away on corner of Belle Vue Road with frequent 'Yellow Buses' services to Boscombe, Bournemouth and Poole
The Broadway station
Nearest main bus stop is only 2 mins away on corner of Belle Vue Road with frequent 'Yellow Buses' services to Boscombe, Bournemouth and Poole
Drinks & Nightlife
Arcado Lounge
71 High StBar and Cafe