Stroll along miles of England’s southern coast and stop at the fun parks and activity centers along the way.

Go to a performance, conference, exhibition or other event at this large venue, which sits on the beautiful coast of Bournemouth.

Treat yourself to a night of early 20th-century-style grandeur at this opulent and historic theater, where you can see everything from dramas to concerts.

Zipline from a tall tower on the pier over the waves of the sea and down to the beach from this pier’s exhilarating activity center.

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Southbourne Beach during your trip to Bournemouth? Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in this family-friendly area.

Best known for its media programs that have trained Oscar winners, one of the U.K.’s “new universities” straddles Bournemouth with two campuses.