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During the summer, the local beaches come alive. Students and families are often seen enjoying warm summer evenings on the sandy shores of Southbourne beach. Southbourne high street also offers a wide range of award-winning eateries of various cuisines, as well as independent cafés and boutique-style shops.
There are plenty of green spaces in and around Southbourne, including Fisherman’s Walk located just off the high street, a Green Flag winning park leading to the clifftop and stunning beach views. This pretty little park is teeming with wildlife, especially in the ornamental pond.
There is so much to do in Bournemouth. The town centre has a beautiful Victorian garden, and if you follow the River Bourne it will lead you to the Blue Flag status beach.
Bournemouth is a very popular destination for international students, as a lively, multicultural University town that boasts seven miles of sandy beaches, beautiful parks and pretty gardens. It’s also home to Premier League football side AFC Bournemouth – up the Cherries! During the day you can enjoy mini golf, beach volleyball, ten-pin bowling, an Art Gallery & Museum, and even a Games Battle bar with Axe Throwing and Shuffleboard!
Later in the evening you can be entertained every night with endless clubs, bars, restaurants, live music and theatre events. BH2 is an amazing leisure complex in the heart of Bournemouth that includes 13 world class restaurants and a 10-screen multiplex cinema showing the latest cinema releases. The Bournemouth International Centre, The Bournemouth 02 Music Academy, and The Pavilion attract many West End shows from London and international bands and DJs.
If you enjoy shopping, then you’re not going to be disappointed. Bournemouth has a vast selection of shops, from retail giants to independent shops, and you can also visit the large shopping centre at Castlepoint. As we are located on fantastic transport links, bus stops on the high street can take students straight to the town centre.
“I fell in love with Bournemouth. It was an unforgettable experience for me. It was interesting to hear different accents and feel the atmosphere of England.”
Alena
The neighbouring town of Poole is equally interesting, with its historic quayside and Old Town where sea captains and pirates once ventured. Scaplen’s Court is a fifteenth century Grade I listed house, once owned by a rich merchant and includes a Victorian schoolroom and kitchen.
Poole Harbour is the largest natural harbour in the world! At Poole Quay, you can board a ferry and enjoy a scenic trip to Brownsea Island. Owned by the National Trust and famously known for its population of protected red squirrels, Brownsea Island is one of only two places in England where you can find them!
A short walk from Poole Quay will take you to Baiter Park and Whitecliff, a harbourside park with a skate park and public footpath. A great place to fly a kite!
You can also visit Sandbanks, one of the most expensive places to live in the world due to the incredible views and award-winning golden beaches. The mouth of Poole Harbour separates Poole from the Purbecks. You can get across the stretch of sea on the chain ferry. It’s the quickest route to the Purbecks and to the world-famous Jurassic Coast.
