When Steph, our Destination Specialist, started resharing other people’s summer vacay pics on Insta, we quickly diagnosed her with a hot girl summer fever and prescribed a trip down to Bournemouth.
Before she could thank us, she was already on her way, looking for the best places to have a drink on a Bournemouth hen do.
Now she’s back and ready to inspire you to visit the coast!
Here is what she had to say 👇
The Things You NEED to Know… 👀
- Bournemouth has some of the best beaches in the UK (not just Steph’s opinion!)
- Old Christchurch Road and The Triangle are where most bars are.
- You can easily get to the main beach from the town centre, but Boscombe Beach and Pier are also worth a visit.
What’s Bournemouth Like?
“It has everything needed for the perfect weekend trip – fabulous eat and drink spots, sandy beaches, great weather, and amazing nightlife.
“For hen parties, I’d recommend heading down to the town centre as this is where the best nights out are.”
Top Things to Do in Bournemouth
Glamping 🏕️
“Some of the UK’s best glamping sites are near Bournemouth.
“Check out GoHen’s Bournemouth glamping options to see what I’m talking about!
“They not only offer a unique stay and cool extras like hot tubs, fire pits, picnic areas and outdoor activities but the one-of-a-kind opportunity to surprise the bride-to-be with their own Hen-Fest!
TOP TIP
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Booze Cruise ⛴️🥂
“The booze cruise is one of the best ways to enjoy the beach!
“I took a short train to Poole Station and walked for 13 minutes to the Poole Quay which was the meeting point.
“If you have some time to kill, you can also stop for a quick bite at Wetherspoons which is right on the beachfront.”
- Poole Quay – The Quay, Poole BH15 1HJ
- JD Wetherspoons – The Quay, Poole BH15 1HJ
Water Assault Course 💦
“This is such a fun group activity, especially in the summer!
“The Bournemouth waterpark is located on the outskirts, so I’d recommend driving there as there’s plenty of parking on-site.
“If I had to describe the course, it was like Total Wipeout combined with various sports and hilarious obstacles you had to overcome while trying not to fall in the water!
“The marshals were very friendly and helpful even though I was rubbish at it, but I enjoyed every minute!”
“I would definitely recommend the Water Assault Course!”
Top Drinking Spots in Bournemouth? 🍾
“Head over to Old Christchurch Road which is packed with loads of hen-friendly spots.
“The road leads straight into the town centre and the promenade where you’ll find even more bars, the bigger clubs in town, and the majority of the nightlife.”
TOP TIP
“Since Bournemouth is a student town (it has two universities), many venues offer happy hours, drink deals, and group discounts that you can take advantage of!”
Steph’s Top Bar Recommendations
- Bar So – Exeter Road, BH2 5AG
- Level 8 Sky Bar – Terrace Road, BH2 5EL
- Slug & Lettuce – 12 Richmond Hill, Bournemouth BH2 6EJ
Top Food Spots in Bournemouth 🍤🍟
“One of my favourites was Key West Bar & Grill and Aruba Bar as they are on the Bournemouth Pier.
“You can enjoy a meal and a drink with the amazing ocean views as a backdrop, and if you head there around sunset the view is second to none, so make sure to grab some snaps!
“If you like seafood, there are many fish and chip spots along the promenade that use locally sourced produce, like WestBeach, so make sure to check them out!”
Steph’s Recommendations
- Aruba Bournemouth – Pier Approach, BH2 5AA
- Key West Bar & Grill – Pier Approach, BH2 5AA
- WestBeach – Pier Approach, BH2 5AA
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