Over the years Bournemouth has been famous for its fresh sea air, long believed to have healing properties. Nowadays, in a bid to distance itself from its elderly retirement community image, it has a number of nightclubs (more per square metre than London), bars and casinos to attract young people.
It has been a retreat for the famous such as Mary Shelley and JRR Tolkien (who actually retired to Bournemouth in the 1960s). Oscar Wilde also taught at one of its preparatory schools and Robert Louis Stevenson wrote 'The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' at his home on the West Cliff.
Bournemouth is a large town on the South Coast of, England, in the county of Dorset. Founded in 1810, as a Victorian Spa Town, Bournemouth is one of the most popular beach destinations in the UK, with miles of golden sandy beaches, and the sea warmed by the waters of the Gulf Stream.
"Some of the most popular hotels that are located in Bournemouth, in the United Kingdom are the Marriot, the Hilton, the Manchester and the Roundhouse Hotel."
No, Bournemouth is in Dorset.
Bournemouth was created in 1810.
Bournemouth is in the south of England
No the nearest one to Bournemouth is in Southhampton
Located on the west coast of England, Bournemouth is one of the country’s premier seaside towns. Historically known for being a favorite with Victorian society’s wealthiest people, Bournemouth is still a thriving resort today. One of the biggest attractions of Bournemouth are its miles of sandy beaches. In the summer, these very beaches are crammed with sun bathers and holidaymakers who have come to experience a traditional English seaside holiday. Bournemouth is also famous for its public gardens. Visitors will be enchanted by the upper, lower and central gardens which still retain much of their Victorian heritage and are listed by the English Heritage as a Grade II site. Perhaps the most famous Bournemouth landmark is Bournemouth Pier. Originally opened in 1880, it is still the epitome of England’s seaside with its broad wooden promenade and vast array of attractions. Traditional yet modern, Bournemouth is one of the best representations of the English seaside town left today and is the perfect place for a vacation.
Bournemouth Airport was created in 1941.
Bournemouth F.C. was created in 1875.
A.F.C. Bournemouth was created in 1890.
Bournemouth School was created in 1901.
Bournemouth Sinfonietta was created in 1968.