With months of cold days and nights no wonder one of the British favourite outdoor activities is going to the beach, especially when the weather forecaster said we are to get some sunshine with high temperature, we flock to the nearest said side and one of them is Bournemouth. It has a reputation of offering some of the country’s best weather and long sandy and clean beaches. Also a visit to Bournemouth would show you why research (done by First Direct Bank in 2007) as found it to be the happiest place in Britain.
Don’t be put off by the town’s old-age reputation the area offers a refreshing experience to its visitors. Have a stroll on Bournemouth beach, a glorious stretch of sand, where you can swim, surf or build a sand castle.
Walk along the piers, and make the short climb up the Hengistbury Head at the eastern end for views of white cliffs and the Isle of Wight.
Bournemouth is part of Dorset which is home to the dramatic Jurassic coast and Durdle Door is an essential visit; an exceedingly picturesque and oft-photographed giant natural limestone arch, near Lulworth.
On the other side of Bournemouth is little Christchurch is worth visiting for the colossal, 11th century Priory and England’s longest parish church, climb the 120-foot tower for some really beautiful view of it surrounding. There are also Saxon and Roman ruins here.
Up from Bournemouth is the New Forest a favourite for hikers and seeing the indigenous ponies. Further south is nearby Poole would offers watersports enthusiasts windsurfing and kite surfing.