Curious About Bournemouth

Curious About Bournemouth is a journey of discovery: an exciting glimpse into what makes this glorious seaside town what it is.

Resident or just visiting, you're bound to spot things you wouldn't otherwise have noticed. The two walks can be enjoyed separately, or joined together to form one longer walk, depending upon available time and energy and other distractions that we suggest!

Walk 1: West Cliff to Gardens (1.5 miles/1.5 hours, Not Wheelchair/Pushchair Friendly)

From the top of a path which zig-zags steeply down West Cliff to the beach, take the easier option and stroll past West Cliff lift and a famous conference centre to the front of Bournemouth’s fabulous pier. Next it’s up through beautiful gardens beside the River Bourne, past areas where you can play or rest, before circling around stunning churches and the Town Hall, to end in yet more delightful, gorgeous and historic gardens.

We aren't just a treasure hunt.

You'll get:

An 18-page mobile download (pdf) of two self-guided walks

Full instructions,

A map with the routes and places of interest marked on,

Detailed directions

Clues (with answers if needed, including 5 pictures to find along the way)

Interesting snippets about the history of the location and the people and events that have shaped it

Ideas for other things to see and do on the way

Our walks are self guided, so can be done whenever you like and in your own time!