West Cliff Travel Guide
Bournemouth





Popular places to visit

Bournemouth Beach
Stroll along miles of England’s southern coast and stop at the fun parks and activity centers along the way.

Bournemouth International Centre
Go to a performance, conference, exhibition or other event at this large venue, which sits on the beautiful coast of Bournemouth.

Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre
Treat yourself to a night of early 20th-century-style grandeur at this opulent and historic theater, where you can see everything from dramas to concerts.

Bournemouth Pier
Zipline from a tall tower on the pier over the waves of the sea and down to the beach from this pier’s exhilarating activity center.

Bournemouth University
Best known for its media programs that have trained Oscar winners, one of the U.K.’s “new universities” straddles Bournemouth with two campuses.

O2 Academy Bournemouth
Spend an evening watching a big-name music act or attend a club night or sports event at this live performance venue, housed in a historic building.
Things to do

From Bournemouth: Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door Trip

Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Bournemouth

Jurassic Coast and Durdle Door in Executive Vehicle Private Tour
Top hotels in West Cliff

Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa
Lovely 1 night stay tagged onto our spa day
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

The Durley Dean Hotel
Clean and good sized room. Good location.friendly staff. Swimming and sauna was good for children. It would be good if swimming pool's water is cleaner.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

The Nici
Excellent stay with great facilities and service.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Village Hotel Bournemouth
Omg the room was very spacious and nice and vlean. Staff were very helpful and the breakfast was good also. Will definitely come back again
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth
Clean room, lovely staff great breakfast
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Laguna Hotel
Great as always
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Cliff

Bournemouth City Centre
The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Bournemouth City Centre. Make a stop by Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum or Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre while you're exploring the area.
