Bournemouth Minibus & Coach Hire

If you’re intending to visit Bournemouth it is a good idea to familiarise yourself with some of the local attractions. Start thinking about how you intend to travel to Bournemouth and then around the place while you’re there. This will help you to really get the most out of your break away, saving time and money along the way.

Getting to Bournemouth

First and foremost, how are you getting to Bournemouth? You could drive yourself, or you could use public transport like a train or a coach. Alternatively, you could use a minibus hire with driver to travel to Bournemouth. This is the perfect option, here’s why:

• By hiring a minibus you give yourself much more space than if you used a car. This means you have peace of mind of knowing you have room for all your passengers and all their luggage too. You don’t have to worry about overpacking, you can take as much stuff as you like.
• A driver will have good knowledge of the route there and alternative routes. They will also have local knowledge, for example, they’ll know which roads suffer from the most traffic during rush hour and where there are things like pesky one-way systems.
• If your standard route (the route your maps tells you to go) is blocked or you are unable to use it, a driver will be able to suggest another route.
• By having a driver, everyone can relax and enjoy their holiday, the driving responsibilities doesn’t just fall onto one or two people. This means that the holiday can start the second you leave your home, rather than when you actually arrive at your destination.

Here are ten of the top tourist attractions in Bournemouth:

1. Bournemouth Beach and pier: seven miles of stunning beach and coastline and a pier packed with fun things to do. An ideal family day out and within walking distance of some of the other attractions on this list.
2. Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum: a beautiful Art Nouveau villa filled with unique and beautiful paintings, sculptures and memorabilia.
3. Lower Gardens: these stunning gardens are just five minutes walk from the beach and they make the perfect location for a relaxing picnic.
4. Oceanarium: an aquarium on Bournemouth’s seafront that recreates different marine and river environments from around the world.
5. West Cliff Lift: a train that travels up and down the side of a cliff to the beach below. It holds just 12 people at a time but it is one of the oldest attractions Bournemouth has to offer.
6. Westbourne: a shopping centre and dining area, which is also known as “The Village”. The perfect place for shoppers, foodies and couples.
7. Abbotsbury Children’s Farm: Another perfect family day out.
8. Adventure Wonderland: opposite Bournemouth International Airport this is perfect for small and big children alike, this is another excellent family day out.
9. Bournemouth’s Aviation Museum: a museum for anyone who loves aviation, flying and planes.
10. Shelley Theatre: built for Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein the theatre itself is a must-see sight.