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.
Southbourne solicitors on Seabourne Road concentrating on residential, commercial and new-build conveyancing.
Wooded parkland north of the town centre, popular with dog walkers, runners and cyclists.
Clothing and gift boutique in Westbourne Arcade, with a sister shop in Winchester.
Family-run garage on Christchurch Road in Pokesdown for servicing, repairs and MOTs on cars and light vans.
Green Flag open space with a community centre, youth centre, petanque terrain and play park.
Cash-only nail salon on Christchurch Road at Iford, with a large choice of gel colours and a student discount.
Northbourne dental practice offering check-ups, hygienist appointments and cosmetic treatments.
Bournemouth's aquarium beside the pier, with an outdoor terrace and a penguin viewing area.
Arts University Bournemouth's town-centre theatre on Hinton Road, used for student and public work.
Southbourne Grove flooring showroom specialising in wood floor fitting, sanding and restoration, plus carpet and LVT.
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.
Council-run parkland course in woodland and heath, with sculptures and a cafe on site.
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.
Restored Victorian theatre in Shelley Park at Boscombe, run as an independent venue and cinema.
Par three course and driving range by Hengistbury Head, with a cafe for drinks and snacks.
Independent strength and physique gym on Wimborne Road in Kinson, with personal trainers and outdoor tyre work.
Independent small-animal vets on Knyveton Road in Springbourne, with in-house imaging, surgery and dentistry.
Three miles of riverside footpath, meadow, hedgerow and woodland along the Stour.
Indoor karting off Yeomans Way, with racing simulators and a cricket batting experience.
Beauty therapist's salon on Anchor Road in Kinson for Image skincare facials, BIAB nails, waxing, lashes and massage.
Wallisdown Road barbershop that books thirty minutes for every cut and finishes each one with a straight razor.