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Bournemouth, seaside resort town and unitary authority, geographic county of Dorset, historic county of Hampshire, southern England. It is located on the English Channel just west of Christchurch.

The town dates from the erection of a summer residence there by a Dorset squire, Lewis Tregonwell, after 1810. In 1841 there were still only 26 buildings, but thereafter Bournemouth grew rapidly, especially after the coming of the railway (1870). A piped water supply made possible large-scale residential development of the well-drained but agriculturally inferior pine woods and sandy heaths that front the cliff coast east of Poole Harbour. The heaths are dissected by small, steep-sided river valleys, or chines. One of these small streams, the Bourne, now enters the sea through ornamental gardens on the site of the first pier (1860). The main shopping and entertainment centre, with assembly halls and theatres, has grown near the river mouth.

The pleasant climate of southern England, with notably mild winters, not only lengthens the summer tourist season and attracts winter visitors but also favours Bournemouth as a retirement community. The beaches extend from Alum Chine to Hengistbury Head, and extensive residential areas with distinct local shopping centres lie behind the seafront. Inland sites of light industries have added to the economy of what is still predominantly a resort and residential town. It has also become one of England’s main conference and convention centres. Area 18 square miles (46 square km). Pop. (2001) 163,444; (2011) 183,491.

Bournemouth is a coastal resort town in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council area of Dorset, England. At the 2011 census, the town had a population of 183,491, making it the largest town in Dorset. It is situated on the English south coast, equidistant from Dorchester and Southampton.

Area: 46.18 km²
Local time: Friday, 9:53 am
Area code: 01202

Points of Interest & Landmarks in Bournemouth

  1. Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
  2. Boscombe Pier
  3. Bournemouth Pier
  4. Westbourne
  5. The Square
  6. Vitality Stadium
  7. Bournemouth Big Wheel
  8. St. Peter’s Church
  9. St Andrews Church
  10. Richmond Hill St Andrews Church