Dorset is a delightful English county that has plenty for everyone. Historic towns, a scenic coastline, pretty villages in the beautiful English countryside, and lively resorts that are full of nightlife.

Known as the 'Garden City by the sea', the Dorset resort of Bournemouth is only two hours from London. It is an ever-popular British holiday location due its 10km of fine sandy beaches, excellent shopping, world-class entertainment and top-class hotels and apartments.

Nearby Poole has the second-largest natural harbour in the world and the lovely nature reserve of Brownsea Island lies in the middle. Pleasure boats wait at the quayside and regularly make the short trip over to the island. Tower Park leisure complex offers a host of up-to-the-minute entertainment facilities, including water slides and Quasar. The town's picturesque, old Quay retains its 18th-century atmosphere and is an ideal location to have something to eat while overlooking the bay.

Bournemouth today is one of the most popular resorts in the country. Often, the winner of 'Britain in Bloom' the town has gardens that are superb all year round. Through the town centre flows the river Bourne (from which Bournemouth takes its name). Here students from all around the world gather during the summer months making for a party atmosphere that nobody wants to miss!

If you make your way further through Bournemouth Gardens, then you will come to the glorious beaches with their miles of golden sand. The beaches here are renowned for their quality and often win awards.

If you want to go shopping, you’ll have a very enjoyable experience in Bournemouth. There are plenty of famous stores such as Marks & Spencers and Beales, as well as local stores unique to Bournemouth. With all this variety, any shopper will be in heaven.

At night, there is always something to do. Nightclubs, restaurants, bars, casinos, cinemas and concert halls all provide great entertainment.
Whatever you want to do in Bournemouth, there is something for everyone.