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.
Nursery and preschool on Stourcliffe Avenue in Southbourne, taking children from birth up to school age.
Appointment-only used car dealer on Withermoor Road in Winton, stocking hand-picked low-mileage cars.
Restored Victorian theatre in Shelley Park at Boscombe, run as an independent venue and cinema.
Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialist on Alma Road in Winton, selling, servicing and sourcing the cars since 1991.
Middle Eastern mezze, manakeesh and wraps on Charminster Road in Bournemouth, with bread baked daily in its own oven.
Dental, implant and cosmetic clinic at 330 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, with evening hours and free video consultations.
Indian restaurant and takeaway on Southbourne Grove, with two bookable sittings on Friday and Saturday nights.
Multidisciplinary clinic on Holdenhurst Road offering osteopathy, chiropractic, sports therapy and counselling.
Par three course and driving range by Hengistbury Head, with a cafe for drinks and snacks.
Westbourne solicitors on Alum Chine Road for wills, probate, powers of attorney and residential conveyancing.
Independent strength and physique gym on Wimborne Road in Kinson, with personal trainers and outdoor tyre work.
Independent jeweller opened on Southbourne Grove in 2025, selling new and vintage pieces with repairs on site.
Indian restaurant on Wimborne Road in Kinson, open for lunch and dinner, with a Tuesday banquet and private events.
Used car dealer on Holdenhurst Road offering finance, warranties, part exchange and a transport and recovery service.
Independent small-animal vets on Knyveton Road in Springbourne, with in-house imaging, surgery and dentistry.
MOT test centre and servicing garage on Carbery Lane in Southbourne, also handling repairs, tyres and air conditioning.
Three miles of riverside footpath, meadow, hedgerow and woodland along the Stour.
Independent women's boutique on Southbourne Grove selling clothing, gemstone jewellery and gifts since 2008.
Traditional Chinese Tui Na massage shop on Alma Road in Charminster, open seven days a week.
Family-run Southbourne Grove caff with traditional breakfasts, loaded slaps and a smoker menu from midday.
Repair shop on East Howe Lane, Bournemouth, for laptops, PCs, Macs, phones and tablets, with local collection.
Long-running Indian and Bangladeshi restaurant at 42 Poole Road, Westbourne, open for dinner seven days a week.
Family-run Indian takeaway on Cunningham Crescent in Kinson, with balti, tandoori and biryani dishes.
Indoor karting off Yeomans Way, with racing simulators and a cricket batting experience.