The everyday half of a name it shares with the far grander Branksome Park: terraced streets, small industrial estates and the station on the main line between Poole and Bournemouth. The Bourne Valley greenway runs down through it towards the sea.
Pitch & Prep provides supportive, player-focused football coaching sessions across Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, New Milton and surrounding areas.
Sunbed tanning salon on Poole Road in Branksome, open seven days with free parking outside.
Ponds, exotic trees and gentle riverside walks on the Branksome edge of the Bournemouth gardens.
Large sports and outdoor store on Redlands Retail Park off Ringwood Road.
Family-run Italian restaurant and bar on Poole Road in Branksome, serving fresh pasta, pizza, steaks and cocktails.
Chinese takeaway at 463 Poole Road, Poole, with salt and pepper dishes, dim sum and a vegetarian duck range.
Sales and lettings agent on Poole Road in Branksome, founded by Sharon Canning in 2006.
Indoor water park at Tower Park with flumes including The Screamer, booked online in advance.
Family-run kitchen designers and fitters with a showroom on Poole Road in Branksome, trading since 1990.
Multiplex cinema at Tower Park, with the screening schedule updated every Tuesday.