Bournemouth is renowned for its excellent tourist attractions along its seven miles of long sandy coastline and clean blue water. The Russell Cotes Art gallery and Museum is relatively small but houses an impressive collection of works in its art galleries and museum. Moreover, there is a licensed café, shop and a children’s area. Located close to Bournemouth holiday apartments; it features an amazing collection of 19th century paintings, sculptures and Japanese pieces. For an exciting family outing, visit the famous Bournemouth Oceanarium where you can discover wide range of aquatic creatures and habitats. Take an underwater adventure in the seas of the world and come face to face with hundreds of awesome marine creatures. In addition to these, you can also visit the Salisbury Museum and Cathedral in the nearby town of Salisbury, and visit the gorgeous Moors Valley County Park and Forest.
Bournemouth offers plenty of shopping options for shopaholics. Whether you are after branded stores, quaint boutiques or vibrant flea markets, you are sure to find something to please. Set against the backdrop of award wining gardens near Bournemouth self-catering holiday homes , the town center houses a vast variety of shops, galleries and elegant eating establishments. Westbourne is a major shopping district located on the way to Poole. Popularly referred to as "The Village,” it offers an incredible mélange of design specialties, beautiful shops and delicious delis and unique restaurants. Bournemouth Castlepoint Shopping Centre is a convenient one-stop shopping location with a wide range of major retail names including Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury's, WH Smith and Boots. You can also pamper your palate at one of the upscale restaurants of Castlepoint, which serve not only local fare like bangers and mash but also dish out many international cuisines, ranging from Continental to Chinese, and Indian. If you are looking for some lovely gift items or bargains, then explore the Boscombe area of Bournemouth, which is famous for its antique shops. Finally, along the Christ Church Road there is an open-air market every Thursday and Saturday, which makes you feel like you are always on vacation!