United KingdomBournemouth ( BORN-məth) is a coastal resort town and civil parish in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole unitary authority area, in the ceremonial county of Dorset, on the south coast of England. At the 2021 census, the built-up area had a population of 196,455, making it the largest town in Dorset. Previously an uninhabited heathland, visited only by fishermen and occasional smugglers, a health resort was founded in the area by Lewis Tregonwell in 1810. After the Ringwood, Christchurch and Bournemouth Railway opened in 1870, Bournemouth grew into an important resort town, which today attracts over five million visitors annually for its coastline and nightlife.
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Climate in Bournemouth
Best time to visit: Jun–Sep
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Day trips and nearby cities from Bournemouth
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Bournemouth; times are rough estimates by road.
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Southampton
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39 km≈ 45 min
Day tripPortsmouth
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56 km≈ 1 h 5 min
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Bath
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81 km≈ 1 h 35 min
Day tripBasingstoke
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82 km≈ 1 h 35 min
Day tripSwindon
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94 km≈ 1 h 50 min
Day tripBristol
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96 km≈ 1 h 50 min
Day tripReading
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104 km≈ 1 h 40 min
Day tripExeter
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116 km≈ 1 h 50 min
From Bournemouth you can reach Southampton (39 km), Portsmouth (56 km), Bath (81 km), Basingstoke (82 km) and Swindon (94 km) in about 45 min to 1 h 50 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Bournemouth
The most pleasant months are Jun to Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 9°C in November.
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Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.