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Bournemouth
Bournemouth Pier Attractions
About: For adventure enthusiasts, the pier features RockReef, an indoor activity centre boasting 25 climbing walls, an aerial obstacle course, a vertical slide, and the Pier Cave. Additionally, the PierZip, the world's first pier-to-shore zip line, provides an exhilarating ride from the pier to the beach. Perfect for a family day out!
Bournemouth Pier also host a variety of fun events that you can view, here. Alongside their Pier Perks offer! Claim 20% at the Pier attractions, alongside some of your other favourite spots - find out more here.
Address: Pier Approach, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5AA
Laser Quest Bournemouth
About: Step into the ultimate sci-fi action adventure - perfect for all ages! Laser Quest provide a full briefing and all the gear you’ll need. Each player is equipped with a futuristic body pack and laser blaster before entering the Laser Quest arena, a multi-level labyrinth filled with catwalks, twists, turns, swirling fog, and spectacular special effects.
Address: Laser Quest, Glen Fern Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2LZ
Telephone: 01202 556 888
The Pavilion
About: The Pavilion in Bournemouth Town Centre is a great spot for both local and famous talents! Enjoy a range of live music events, comedy shows and theatre; there will be a range of different events running for everyone! View their list of events below.
Events: View here.
Address: Bournemouth Pavilion, Westover Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2BU
Telephone: 0300 500 0595
Uptown Junk
About: Not only do Uptown Junk sell beautifully refinished, hand-painted quality furniture, they also offer a variety of different workshops that you can take on! If you attend one of their creative workshops, you will learn how to upcycle furniture, these are suitable for all skill levels. These workshops range from small projects, such as coasters, to bigger furniture paining workshops.
Workshops: View their workshops here.
Address: Uptown Junk, Surrey Road, Bournemouth, BH12 1EG
Telephone: 07795 482318
Bournemouth International Centre
About: The Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) is one of Bournemouth's hotspots for live entertainment! Enjoy a range of live music events, comedy shows and performances; there will be a range of different events running for everyone! View their list of events below.
Events: View here.
Address: Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Rd, Bournemouth BH2 5BH
Telephone: 0300 500 0595
Lytchett Matravers
The Old Piggery – Independent Garden Centre in Dorset
About: The Old Piggery Garden Centre site is based in Lytchett Matravers just 6 miles from the centre of Poole. It has had significant restoration and is a magical gardening experience in stunning grounds. You can find anything from bedding plants, shrubs, perennials, specimen trees and more. They have a great selection of terracotta pots, french gardenalia and garden furniture
Location: The Old Piggery Bere Farm, Wareham Road, Poole BH16 6ER, United Kingdom
Opening hours: Tues to Sat 10am to 4.30pm
The Old Piggery FAQs
Where is The Old Piggery Garden Centre located?
The Old Piggery Garden Centre is located in Dorset, just outside Poole, making it easily accessible for visitors from across the local area.
What does The Old Piggery Garden Centre sell?
The centre offers a variety of outdoor plants, shrubs, compost, garden tools, pots, seasonal decorations, and locally made gifts and homeware.
Is The Old Piggery an independent garden centre?
Yes, The Old Piggery is a family-run, independent garden centre known for its personal service and friendly atmosphere.
Does The Old Piggery Garden Centre offer parking?
Yes, there is free parking available on-site for visitors, making it convenient for plant shopping and browsing.
Does The Old Piggery sell local or handmade products?
Yes, The Old Piggery Garden Centre is known for selling unique, locally made gifts, garden ornaments, and home décor.
Bournemouth
Marvo Mysteries Escape Room
About: You enter the world of M.A.R.V.O as Volunteers looking to recover a Mysterious Artifact. All is not what it seems. Old stories give a glimpse into another world, a mirror world, a wonderland filled with powerful Artifacts. Has someone found a way to travel between them? You must search for clues, solve the mystery, recover the Artifact and Escape the room, all before Time runs out. You’ll have great fun in this award winning escape room adventure!
Address: 664 Christchurch Rd, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH7 6BT
Telephone: 01202 386525
Russell-Cotes Museum
About: Russell-Cotes house is one of the last Victorian houses to be built in England. Located on the East Cliff, this was home to husband and wife, Merton and Annie Russell-Cotes (1835-1921) who filled this seaside villa with objects from their travels across the world and lined the walls with a remarkable collection of British art. Take a tour around the rooms including four beautiful galleries showcasing beautiful artwork and the stunning garden. There’s also an outdoor café to enjoy a delicious range of light lunches, teas, coffees and cakes.
Address: Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, East Cliff Promenade, Bournemouth, BH1 3AA
Telephone: 01202 128000
Have a picnic
Where: Bournemouth Gardens
About: The lower, upper and central gardens are only a short walk from the main shopping centre, the beach and the pier, Bournemouth gardens are Grade II Listed Gardens and have the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award for 2021. Escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy the range of colours and scents and watch the world go by with a picnic from home or you’ll find plenty of shops in the town centre to grab some food and drink.
Shopping!
Perfectly located right next to the beaches and the beautiful gardens are plenty of shops so you can shop ‘til you drop! You’ll find everything from clothing, jewellery, footwear, cosmetics and so much more up and down the high street! While you’re in the town centre, we recommend that you visit Bobby’s which is home to a beauty hall housing global brands, The Makers Store, Bobby’s PARLOUR, AFC Bournemouth Store, Flaming Nora’s and much more!
See more about shopping in Dorset here!
The Oceanarium
About: Embark on a magical underwater journey with the family at the Oceanarium. Complete with daily talks and feeding presentations with Otters and Penguins and brilliant animal experiences that gives you the chance to be even closer to some of the most awesome animals! Located on Bournemouth’s seafront also means that you can carry on the fun at the beach afterwards.
Address: Oceanarium, Pier Approach, Bournemouth. BH2 5AA
Telephone: 01202 311993
Opening Times: Opens daily at 10am and last entry is 5pm