With seven miles of golden sands and sparkling sea, the vibrant cosmopolitan town of Bournemouth has it all - a vast variety of shops, restaurants and holiday accommodation, buzzing nightlife and endless countryside with beautiful award winning gardens and watersports galore. There is certainly no shortage of things to do in Bournemouth, plan your group or family visit online with attractions, activities and events to suit all tastes and budgets.

Oceanarium - The Bournemouth Aquarium

While you are staying in Bournemouth don't forget to spend a visit to The Oceanarium. Just ask at the reception for discounted tickets saving upto 15% off the entry price.

Meyrick Park Golf Course (2 miles)

Meyrick Park is an historic golf course which was established in 1894.

Iford Golf Centre (3.5 miles)

The 18 hole course is an amalgamation of old and new. It incorporates the land that originally formed the Iford Bridge Golf Course along with the new land that was developed in 2000 under the guidance of David Pottage. The full course now measures just over 6,300 yards and provides the golfer with a range of challenges, particularly involving water, as lakes and ditches come into play on 8 of the holes.

Parkstone Golf Club (4.9 miles)

Ranked in the top 120 courses in the British Isles by Golf Monthly magazine. A beautiful and mature heathland course with lakes, mature pines and a wide variety of wildlife together with panoramic view over Poole Harbour to Brownsea Island and the coastal downs of the Isle of Purbeck

Canford Magna Golf Club (6.8 miles)

Nestling in 350 acres of lush Dorset countryside, the Canford Magna Golf Club is conveniently situated near Bournemouth and Poole, providing 45 holes of challenging golf for the most discerning players. The 18-hole Parkland and Riverside courses are quite different and for the short game, the new 9-hole Knighton course demands the same levels of playing skill.

Ferndown Golf Club (7.1 miles)

Set in the beautiful landscaped Dorset countryside, Ferndown Golf Club has earned the reputation as one of the best private members clubs in the country. A classic heathland links of 27 holes cut through natural heathland has earned the reputation as one of the finest and most interesting. The Club is steeped in history and tradition and has played host to a number of major tournaments including the Hennessey Cup, Weetabix Ladies British Open, and the De Vere Seniors Classic where the likes of Faldo, Norman, Langer and many more have all played.

Dudsbury Golf Club (7.4 miles)

The Par 71 course has four sets of tees offer varying degrees of difficulty for players from the Professional to the higher handicap player. The wind at Dudsbury can often play a decisive role as can the lakes and streams that come in to play on 14 holes. The fairways are lush and make for easy walking. A comprehensive tree planting scheme was implemented in the early '90s and are now maturing well creating large areas of wildlife habitat and visual pleasure. The greens have been constructed to USGA specification and are sand based, well drained and receptive. They are protected by large bunkers and water hazards. The feature hole is the 16th where the green is over two lakes: the more aggressive the drive the greater the reward.

Broadstone Golf Club (9.5 miles)

The original course - known as the Dorset Golf Club - was laid out by Tom Dunn and was played to the east of the now disused Somerset and Dorset railway line and was part heath land and part parkland. In 1914, H S Colt was commissioned to redesign the course. Holes 6, 7 and 8 were incorporated in existing land and holes 10 to 16 were laid out to the west of the railway line, thus changing the full 18 holes to heathland. The course has remained largely unaltered to this day, apart from modifying the 9th hole from a par 4 to a par 5. Through the quality of the course, the Club has been selected to host many National, Regional and County Golf Tournaments.

Isle of Purbeck Golf Club (11 miles)

A beautiful and challenging course with fantastic views from Bournemouth bay to Swanage. The Club dates back to 1892, and among past owners who were responsible for the extension to 27 holes was Enid Blyton.

Crane Valley Golf Club (15.5 miles)

Crane Valley Golf Club in Dorset offers some of the best facilities in the area for golfers of all abilities, a warm and friendly atmosphere and efficient service. There are two courses - the magnificent 18-hole Valley Course is set in beautiful parkland with the River Crane meandering through, and the 9-hole Woodland Course is ideal for a quick round providing a good test of golf for both beginners and the more experienced golfer.

The Remedy Oak Club (18.3 miles)

Remedy Oak is located near Horton in Dorset. Imagine a classic, championship golf course with a difference, where conditions are as close to perfect as they could be, all year round. Remedy Oak nestles in 256 acres of existing ancient woodland, which lends a sense of maturity and stature even though it is brand new.

The Dorset Golf & Country Club (21 miles)

The Dorset Golf & Country Club hosts 27 holes of the most challenging golf in Dorset, and is recognized as one of the golfing gems of the South of England. The Martin Hawtree designed; Lakeland/Parkland and Woodland courses are built to full USGA specification and are extremely well maintained, presenting excellent playing conditions for all levels of golfers. The Championship Lakeland/Parkland Course, Par 72, provides a great golfing experience with beautifully sculptured greens, surrounded by cleverly placed bunkers. The course also boasts some of the most picturesque lakes and waterways you could find on any course.

Bulbury Woods (13.1 miles)

A stunning setting with spectacular views over the Purbeck hills and Poole plus a quality Clubhouse make Bulbury Woods Golf Club the perfect golf course for a pleasurable and testing round

Solent Meads (4.5 miles)

Pay and play par 3 links course overlooking Hengistbury Head with scenic views of Christchurch Priory, Mudeford Quay and the Isle of Wight.