Seven miles of sand from Hengistbury Head to the harbour mouth, a town centre that runs from the pier up to the Triangle, and neighbourhoods spreading north to the Stour. Most of the conurbation's hotels, nightlife and student housing sits inside BH1 to BH11.
Independent cheese shop on Southbourne Grove selling British and European cheese, cured meats and hampers.
Southbourne Grove flooring showroom specialising in wood floor fitting, sanding and restoration, plus carpet and LVT.
Private dentist at Carbery Row on Southbourne Road, led by Dr Maziar Gorjifar, with implants and smile makeovers.
Family butcher on Poole Road in Westbourne since 1976, selling locally sourced meat with home delivery.
Independent outdoor café at the Westover Gardens kiosk in Bournemouth's Lower Gardens, with brunch and live music.
Pizza, kebab and burger takeaway at 119 Poole Road in Westbourne, with collection and local delivery.
Pokesdown podiatry clinic on Christchurch Road, offering nail surgery, orthotics and home visits.
Chartered certified accountants on Christchurch Road in Pokesdown, working with limited companies and sole traders.
Car bodyshop on Yeomans Industrial Park doing insurance repairs, resprays, dent removal and alloy wheel refurbishment.
Owner-run Italian and seafood restaurant on Gervis Place in central Bournemouth, open evenings and Saturday lunch.
Indian and Bangladeshi restaurant on Christchurch Road in Boscombe, open Tuesday to Sunday evenings.
Council-run parkland course in woodland and heath, with sculptures and a cafe on site.
Small private dental practice at Queens Park Gardens, Bournemouth, all on the ground floor, with Denplan plans.
Raw dog food shop on Tuckton Road selling its own frozen meals, bones and treats, with next-day local delivery.
Family-run independent insurance broker on Tuckton Road, arranging motor, home, travel and business cover since 1954.
Seven hectares of heathland, grassland, scrub and woodland, and a Green Flag winner.
Independent bike shop on Christchurch Road selling e-bikes and building a local riding community.
Italian restaurant on Wimborne Road in Winton, trading since 1994, with takeaway, delivery and room for 80 guests.
Hotel and holiday apartments on Burnaby Road above Alum Chine, with an indoor pool, gym and two restaurants.
Menswear shop on Westover Road, founded in 1909 and in its fourth generation, with made-to-measure tailoring.
Record shop on Wimborne Road in Moordown selling new and pre-loved vinyl, CDs and music memorabilia.
Greek Cypriot taverna on Poole Road in Westbourne, established in 1986, serving meze and charcoal-grilled souvlaki.
Hotel opposite the Bournemouth International Centre, in the house Lewis Tregonwell built in 1812.
Victorian clifftop house, art gallery and museum on Bournemouth's East Cliff, a short walk from the pier.