Neighborhoods
There is an array of shops, banks, cafes, bars and restaurants on Winton High Street which is just a minute’s walk away at the end of Talbot Road. Shops include Lidl, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s Local, WH Smith, Boots, Wilkos, as well as lots of great charity shops. For top quality fruit and veg we recommend Roebridge Farm Shop and for good meat at a decent price try Armstrong Butcher’s (turn right onto Winton High Street).
To get to the High Street turn right out of the gate, head to the end of the road and turn left.
Winton
There is an array of shops, banks, cafes, bars and restaurants on Winton High Street which is just a minute’s walk away at the end of Talbot Road. Shops include Lidl, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s Local, WH Smith, Boots, Wilkos, as well as lots of great charity shops. For top quality fruit and veg we recommend Roebridge Farm Shop and for good meat at a decent price try Armstrong Butcher’s (turn right onto Winton High Street).
To get to the High Street turn right out of the gate, head to the end of the road and turn left.
Out of town shopping centre with free parking.
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Castlepoint Shopping Centre
Castle Lane WestOut of town shopping centre with free parking.
Quirky and quaint with lots of nice cafes, restaurants and bars.
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The Quay
21 The QuayQuirky and quaint with lots of nice cafes, restaurants and bars.
Sandbanks
The best beaches locally in our opinion.
Food scene (in Winton)
Local eats.
The Bay Tree
13 Withermoor RdOne of the top rated places to eat in Bournemouth on tripadvisor. Open 9am-3pm Mon-Sat.
A really good local Italian restaurant, just round the corner from us.
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Bellagio
295-299 Wimborne RdA really good local Italian restaurant, just round the corner from us.
Mumbai Palace
286 Wimborne RdReally tasty Indian, to eat in or take away.
Really laid back, pool tables, good beer, live music on certain nights, great burgers. It’s open 11am-11pm Sunday-Thursday and 11am-2am on Friday and Saturday.
Buffalo
303-305 Wimborne RdReally laid back, pool tables, good beer, live music on certain nights, great burgers. It’s open 11am-11pm Sunday-Thursday and 11am-2am on Friday and Saturday.
Coffee
A really nice place to grab a quality coffee. Open 9am-5pm Mon-Fri and 10am-5pm on Saturdays.
Wistmans
310 Wimborne RdA really nice place to grab a quality coffee. Open 9am-5pm Mon-Fri and 10am-5pm on Saturdays.
Food scene (Bournemouth)
A fab Japanese restaurant in Charminster - about 1 mile away. It’s really reasonably priced and delicious. It does get booked up so best to book a table in advance https://www.nipponinn.co.uk/ 01202 258859.
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Nippon Inn
124 Charminster RdA fab Japanese restaurant in Charminster - about 1 mile away. It’s really reasonably priced and delicious. It does get booked up so best to book a table in advance https://www.nipponinn.co.uk/ 01202 258859.
A restaurant in Bournemouth Town Centre (right by the bus stops in the Square) that specialises in pizza, pies and cider. There’s plenty of other options though, but the pies are delicious. Really nice atmosphere as well. https://bournemouth.stablepizza.com/ 01202 311684.
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The Stable Pizza
7-10 Westover RoadA restaurant in Bournemouth Town Centre (right by the bus stops in the Square) that specialises in pizza, pies and cider. There’s plenty of other options though, but the pies are delicious. Really nice atmosphere as well. https://bournemouth.stablepizza.com/ 01202 311684.
Specialises in Thai Tapas. They offer a tasting menu where you tell them what sort of things you like and they’ll surprise with a selection of dishes. We love it. A little pricey. There is one in Boscombe and in the Triangle area of Bournemouth Town Centre. https://www.koh-thai.co.uk/ 01202 294723.
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Koh Thai
Specialises in Thai Tapas. They offer a tasting menu where you tell them what sort of things you like and they’ll surprise with a selection of dishes. We love it. A little pricey. There is one in Boscombe and in the Triangle area of Bournemouth Town Centre. https://www.koh-thai.co.uk/ 01202 294723.
Laidback bar near the Bournemouth International Centre where you can get great pub food. Our favourites include the two-for-Tuesday burgers and the Katsu Curry fries. Often hosts live music and a variety of DJs with themed nights. https://www.sixtymillionpostcards.com/ 01202 292697
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Sixty Million Post Cards
19-21 Exeter RdLaidback bar near the Bournemouth International Centre where you can get great pub food. Our favourites include the two-for-Tuesday burgers and the Katsu Curry fries. Often hosts live music and a variety of DJs with themed nights. https://www.sixtymillionpostcards.com/ 01202 292697
Sightseeing
A fascinating Victoria villa and gardens located in Bournemouth town centre. Regularly hosts different art collections too. Nice coffee shop.
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Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
West Cliff PromenadeA fascinating Victoria villa and gardens located in Bournemouth town centre. Regularly hosts different art collections too. Nice coffee shop.
City Sightseeing Bournemouth
Pier ApproachHop-on-hop-off bus that'll show you all the highlights of the area.
Cliff-top walk with visitors centre and land-train. Beautiful views of the whole stretch of beach and the Isle of Wight.
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Hengistbury Head
Cliff-top walk with visitors centre and land-train. Beautiful views of the whole stretch of beach and the Isle of Wight.
Rainy days
Great for a rainy day. Indoor crazy golf. Three different courses to choose from. Lots of fun.
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Mr Mulligans Bournemouth
Exeter RoadGreat for a rainy day. Indoor crazy golf. Three different courses to choose from. Lots of fun.
In Bournemouth town centre. Hosts a multiplex cinema and a number of different restaurants, as well as Mr Mulligan's indoor crazy golf.
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BH2 Leisure Complex
Exeter CrescentIn Bournemouth town centre. Hosts a multiplex cinema and a number of different restaurants, as well as Mr Mulligan's indoor crazy golf.
Out of town shopping centre, free parking.
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Castlepoint Shopping Park
Castle Lane WestOut of town shopping centre, free parking.
Indoor waterslides park. Lots of fun, can get busy in the holidays.
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Splashdown
Tower ParkIndoor waterslides park. Lots of fun, can get busy in the holidays.
The largest arts centre in the country outside of London, also home to the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. There are loads of events going on year-round, as well as a cinema.
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Lighthouse, Poole's Centre For The Arts
21 Kingland RdThe largest arts centre in the country outside of London, also home to the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. There are loads of events going on year-round, as well as a cinema.
Indoor entertainment centre, featuring the Splashdown water park and Cineworld cinema, Tenpin bowling, kids soft play, bingo and a range of restaurants.
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Iphakamisa Park
Yarrow RoadIndoor entertainment centre, featuring the Splashdown water park and Cineworld cinema, Tenpin bowling, kids soft play, bingo and a range of restaurants.