The Victorian love-affair with the seaside changed Bournemouth from a desolate heath to a bustling resort in less than 50 years. Rich men built their villas on the pine-clad slopes of the Bourne valley, speculators erected hotels on the high cliff-tops, and by 1900 the town’s population had risen from 695 (in 1851) to 59,000. 

 

Bournemouth has a mild climate it is renowned for its seven miles of  golden sandy beaches, beautiful parks and gardens  within the natural valleys with there fine coastal views. 
Visitors love the sandy beaches and sheltered waters. The beaches having won more awards for their safety and cleanliness than any other in the UK . Bournemouth is ideal for visitors of all ages.  Behind the gardens you have the town of shops, hotels, theatres and cinamas standing beside the old  Victorian Villas . 
A Dorset squire founded Bournemouth  when he built a summer home on the site at what is now the Royal Exeter Hotel. It was the only building, apart from an inn, on the wild stretch of heathland that followed the  curve of Poole Bay from Hengistbury Head in the east to Durlston Head in the west.

The coastline could have been made for the holidaymaker it is rugged and split by deep ravines.

Local  towns and villages to visit

Bournemouth

Dorchester

Lulworth

Poole

Swanage

Weymouth

 

Attractions

Angling

Sea fishing at Weymouth, Lulworth Cove, and Osmington Mills. Coarse fishing at Radipole Lake, Weymouth. Trout fishing on the rivers Frome and Trent.

Local Accommodation

DORSET LINKS

DORSET  MAP

DORSET PUBLIC HOUSES

DORSET THEATRES

DORSET RESTAURANTS

DORSET HOTELS

DORSET COTTAGES

DORSET CAMP SITES

DORSET ATTRACTIONS

DORSET EVENTS

DORSET EMPLOYMENT  

DORSET WEDDINGS 

DORSET PROPERTY

DORSET SHOPPING LINKS

DORSET NOTICE BOARD

DORSET TRADING POST

DORSET ADVERTISING

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DORSET Property and  Holiday DORSET Homes

DORSET Boats and Engines
DORSET Business Properties 
DORSET Caravans Touring
DORSET Caravans Static 

DORSET Cars and Vans 
DORSET Computers and DORSET Programs
DORSET Furniture, beds, DORSET settees e.t.c
DORSET Miscellaneous Items

DORSET Motor Homes & DORSET Camper Vans
DORSET Musical Instruments
DORSET Property u.k and DORSET abroad
DORSET Wedding  Dresses 

Personalised 

Candles as Gifts

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