With 11 kilometres of sandy, white beaches, Bournemouth is one of the country’s premier resort towns. Located on the south coast of England, it offers visitors the best in water sports, yachting, beach life, nightlife and shopping. Bournemouth is renowned for its university, specialising in the fields of journalism, archaeology and health. Discover the beauty of this English city and join the countless cultural events such as the Bournemouth Air Festival or Bournemouth’s Arts by the Sea Festival.
Facts
Population: |
Approximately 191,400 |
Currency: |
British Pounds, £1 = 100 pence |
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Emergency numbers: |
Police, Fire Brigade and Ambulance: 999 and 112 (International) |
Newspapers: |
Bournemouth Daily Echo Dorset Echo The Guardian The Independent |
Website: |
www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk |
Opening hours: |
Shops are normally open from Monday - Saturday between 9:00 am and 5:30 pm. Many larger stores are open later and frequently from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Sundays and other public holidays. |
Tourist information: |
The Tourist Information Centre Pier Approach, Bournemouth +44 1202 451781 info@bournemouth.gov.uk |
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