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Colourful fireworks illuminate the night sky over Bournemouth Beach Fireworks display over Bournemouth Beach at night Events and festivals Lightning strikes over the sea with a beach and lights in the foreground Lightning over Bournemouth beach at night Coast and nature Colourful playground equipment with swings and slide in a park Children's playground with swings and slide in a park Gardens and parks Lightning striking over the sea with dark clouds Lightning over the sea at night near Bournemouth Coast and nature Child in a red coat climbing a wooden structure at a playground Child climbing on playground equipment in a schoolyard Town centre Two people standing at the entrance of The Farmers Butcher and Farm Shop The Farmers Butcher and Farm Shop in sunny Dorset Food and drink

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Beach

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The seven miles of sand from Alum Chine to Southbourne, in every season and every light.

Beachgoers on Bournemouth beach with the pier in the background Bournemouth beach with pier and people enjoying the sun A couple in wedding attire walking hand in hand on a sandy beach Couple walking on the beach near Bournemouth under dramatic skies A bride and groom walking hand in hand on the beach near Bournemouth Pier Bride and groom walking on the beach with Bournemouth Pier in view Row of colourful beach huts with sun umbrellas and people relaxing Colourful beach huts and sunbathers in Bournemouth Three people sitting outside beach huts with green and white roofs Beach huts with people enjoying tea in Bournemouth Families on Bournemouth beach with umbrellas and sandcastles Families enjoying a sunny day at Bournemouth beach A family walking along a sandy beach near the sea Family walking on the beach at Bournemouth Modern bistro building on the beach with people walking and enjoying the sun Bistro on the Beach and beachgoers in Bournemouth Crowded Bournemouth beach with colourful umbrellas and a pier Bournemouth beach bustling with sunbathers and umbrellas A hand resting on a book on the sand with sunglasses nearby Reading on the beach with Bournemouth Pier in the background Family on the beach with Bournemouth Pier in the background Family building sandcastles near Bournemouth Pier Crowded beach with sunbathers, swimmers and beach huts Busy beach scene at Bournemouth with sunbathers and swimmers

Pier

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Bournemouth Pier, the zip wire, the theatre and the view back at the bay.

Aerial view of Bournemouth Pier, beach, and Ferris wheel Bournemouth Pier and beach with the skyline in the background Bournemouth Pier featuring amusement rides and beach view Bournemouth Pier with amusement rides and beach in the background Bournemouth Pier with sandy beach and sea in the background Bournemouth Pier seen from the beach with reflections on the sand Daffodils in the foreground with Bournemouth Pier and beach in the background Bournemouth Pier with daffodils in the foreground Bournemouth Pier Theatre with reflections in the water Bournemouth Pier and Theatre at sunset Bournemouth Pier featuring The Sunset Club and beach The Sunset Club on Bournemouth Pier with beach in background View of Bournemouth Pier with a restaurant and lights reflecting in the water Bournemouth Pier at night with illuminated surroundings Bournemouth Pier under dark clouds with waves and birds Bournemouth Pier at dusk with stormy skies and waves Bournemouth Pier featuring a spiral slide and observation tower Bournemouth Pier with the spiral slide and observation tower Bournemouth Pier featuring a large amusement ride and sea Bournemouth Pier with amusement rides and sea views Two people zip lining from Bournemouth Pier over the sea Zip wire experience over Bournemouth Pier and beach

Seafront

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The promenade, the beach huts, the cliff lifts and the chines that cut down to the sand.

Cliff lift descending towards Bournemouth beach with people on the sand Cliff Lift overlooking Bournemouth Beach and the sea Modern beach office and public toilets with a terrace at Bournemouth Beach office and public toilets at Bournemouth seafront Bournemouth beach and pier lit up at night with city lights in the background Bournemouth beach and pier illuminated at night Group of people chatting on a boat with sunset in the background People socialising on a boat at sunset near Bournemouth Marina at sunset with a large yacht and a wooden boat Sunset over the marina with yachts and buildings in view West Cliff Lift descending with beach and people below West Cliff Lift and beach scene in Bournemouth Colourful fireworks bursting above Bournemouth Pier Fireworks display over Bournemouth Pier at night Snow-covered shrubs in the foreground with Bournemouth Pier in the background Bournemouth Pier and snowy coastline in winter Cliffside with a funicular railway and beach huts in Bournemouth The Pier and beach huts at the foot of the cliff in Bournemouth Sunset view of yachts in Poole Harbour with buildings in the background Sunset over Poole Harbour with yachts and buildings Two cyclists riding along a coastal path with benches and flowers Bicyclists on the seafront path at Bournemouth beach A group of runners on a promenade with the beach and pier in the background Runners along the seafront promenade in Bournemouth

Gardens and parks

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The Lower, Central and Upper Gardens, Compton Acres and the green route through town.

Colourful playground equipment with swings and slide in a park Children's playground with swings and slide in a park Woman tending to plants with a basket in a community garden Harvest Community Greenhouse and Garden in Bournemouth A woman tending to plants in wooden raised beds with palm trees in the background Gardening in raised beds at a community garden in Bournemouth Colourful Christmas trees and lights in a park at night Illuminated Christmas trees and decorations in Bournemouth park Colourful flower pots with pink, white and purple blooms Vibrant flower pots in a Bournemouth garden Vibrant flowers in various colours with a blurred background Colourful flower garden in Bournemouth during golden hour A family walking past a decorated Christmas tree at night Family walk near the Christmas tree in Bournemouth gardens Colourful Christmas trees and lights in a park at night Illuminated Christmas trees in Bournemouth Gardens at night Colourful flowers in a garden with a blurred background Vibrant flower garden in Bournemouth during golden hour Colourful flower pots with pink, white and purple flowers Vibrant flower pots in a Bournemouth garden A tree beside a small stream with flowers and greenery in a garden Lush garden scene with a tree and flowers in Bournemouth A memorial stone with flowers in a sunny park setting Memorial stone surrounded by vibrant flowers in a park

Town centre

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The square, the Arcade, the Triangle and the streets people photograph when they arrive.

Child in a red coat climbing a wooden structure at a playground Child climbing on playground equipment in a schoolyard Sign indicating car park is full with the sea in the background Car park full sign at South Beach in Bournemouth Entrance sign and vehicles at Avenue Road Car Park Entrance to Avenue Road Car Park in Bournemouth A tilted, muddy truck in a desolate area with buildings and boats in the background Abandoned truck in a muddy landscape with buildings and boats Workers in high-visibility vests at a rocky construction site Construction site with workers and trucks amidst rocky terrain Flooded area with submerged buildings and an excavator Flooded buildings and vehicles in a disaster area A JCB digger partially submerged in floodwater Flooded construction site with a JCB digger in water Abandoned Dada Cafe and vehicles in a dry riverbed Abandoned cafe and vehicles in a dry riverbed A truck partially buried in mud with buildings in the background Damaged truck in a mud-covered area after a disaster Man holding a blanket amidst debris and damaged buildings Man sorting through debris after a natural disaster White helmets with red crosses on red bags in a storage area Red cross helmets and bags in a medical supply room A man in a yellow raincoat carries a blue bag while walking through floodwaters with a dog Man wading through flooded street with dog and bag

Events and festivals

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The Air Festival, the Friday fireworks, Christmas markets and the summer calendar.

Colourful fireworks illuminate the night sky over Bournemouth Beach Fireworks display over Bournemouth Beach at night Workers operating a JCB backhoe loader in a muddy area near buildings Excavation work in a flood-affected area with buildings in the background Rescue workers in red uniforms carry a person on a stretcher Rescue team carrying an injured person in emergency response Elderly woman being carried by rescue workers in uniform Rescue operation in progress with elderly woman being carried White helmets with red crosses on red bags in a storage area Red cross helmets on bags in a storage room Aerial view of a Christmas market featuring Alpine Lodge and a Christmas tree Bournemouth Christmas market with Alpine Lodge and festive lights Crowd at Christmas market with wooden stalls and festive decorations Christmas market stalls bustling with visitors in Bournemouth Crowd enjoying the Alpine Lodge at Bournemouth Christmas Market Bournemouth Christmas Market with Alpine Lodge at night Bournemouth Christmas Market bustling with visitors at night Bournemouth Christmas Market at night with festive lights Large illuminated Christmas tree structure with people walking underneath Christmas lights at the Bournemouth Christmas Market A family walks in a lit park with a large Christmas tree at night Family walking through illuminated park with Christmas tree in Bournemouth Brightly lit BMTH XMAS sign with colourful lights in the background Illuminated BMTH XMAS sign at a festive event in Bournemouth

Aerial and views

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The bay from above, the clifftops and the wide shots that show how the town sits on the coast.

Aerial view of Bournemouth Marina with yachts and buildings Bournemouth Marina and surrounding buildings from above

Coast and nature

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Hengistbury Head, the Jurassic Coast, the heath and the wildlife along the shore.

Lightning strikes over the sea with a beach and lights in the foreground Lightning over Bournemouth beach at night Lightning striking over the sea with dark clouds Lightning over the sea at night near Bournemouth Aerial view of Brownsea Island with trees and water Aerial view of Brownsea Island and surrounding waters Purple heather in the foreground with a view of the sea and trees Heather and coastal views near Poole Harbour Aerial view of burnt land next to a dual carriageway Burnt landscape near a dual carriageway Abandoned buildings and a truck in a muddy area with trees in the background Deserted buildings and debris in a muddy landscape A village surrounded by mountains with recovery workers in the foreground Village landscape with mountains and recovery efforts A house partially buried in ash and debris with trees in the background Abandoned house covered in ash and debris Close-up of a topographic map with green and white textures Topographic map detail featuring a green landscape Flooded riverbank covered in debris with a misty background Flooded riverbank with debris and misty landscape Woman in a red dress standing near a riverbank with lush vegetation Woman in red dress by the riverbank surrounded by greenery Houses on raised platforms along a dry riverbed with vegetation Houses on a riverbank after flooding in a mountainous area

Food and drink

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Seafront restaurants, independent cafés, fish and chips and the town after dark.

Two people standing at the entrance of The Farmers Butcher and Farm Shop The Farmers Butcher and Farm Shop in sunny Dorset Ice cream menu and customer at Mikey's Ices van Mikey's Ices ice cream van at a busy location A variety of fruits including dragon fruit, apples, and bananas on a countertop Fresh fruit display on a kitchen countertop A butcher in a shop standing behind a glass display of meats Butcher shop interior with a smiling butcher in Bournemouth Decorative display for Waitress 10th Anniversary in a kitchen Waitress 10th Anniversary celebration display in a kitchen A picnic basket, scones with cream and strawberries, and a view of Corfe Castle Picnic basket and scones with Corfe Castle in the background A couple sharing pizza at a small table on the street Couple enjoying pizza at a table on the street Exterior view of Sea & Soul restaurant with outdoor seating Sea & Soul restaurant exterior at night in Bournemouth Table set with glasses and cutlery in a restaurant interior Elegant dining table setup in a restaurant with decorative cushions Cinnamon bun, Choco-Berry slice and pastries on display Selection of baked goods in a bakery display in Bournemouth Grilled chicken and sausages on a sizzling platter with herbs Sizzling platter of grilled chicken and sausages A selection of Asian dishes with chopsticks on a wooden table Variety of Asian dishes served on a wooden table

Landmarks and buildings

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The Oceanarium, the Russell-Cotes, St Peter’s, the BIC and the buildings that date the town.

Exterior of Bournemouth Airport departures terminal with signage Bournemouth Airport departures terminal exterior view Entrance of Bournemouth Airport featuring a large canopy Bournemouth Airport entrance with modern architecture St Peter's Church with clock tower and green grass St Peter's Church in the sunshine with visitors walking nearby Stone ruins with a chimney beside still water and trees Ruins of a stone building reflected in water at a park Building with sign for Fisherman's Walk Cliff Lift and sea view Fisherman's Walk Cliff Lift building overlooking the sea A knight in chainmail and helmet peering over a stone wall Medieval knight in armour at a stone castle A man in chainmail and a tunic stands with arms crossed Knight in chainmail at a historic castle Illuminated Broadway Show Tunes sign with lights Broadway Show Tunes sign illuminated in the evening Close-up of a bronze sculpture depicting three soldiers Bronze sculpture of soldiers in Bournemouth Entrance to Bournemouth International Centre with blue signage Bournemouth International Centre entrance and signage St Margaret's Station building with benches and trees nearby St Margaret's Station by the canal in Bournemouth Engraved stone with the words 'Even the Devil has Demons' Stone with engraved text in a dimly lit setting
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