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668 photographs of Bournemouth and the Dorset coast, catalogued so you can find the exact shot you need. Free to use anywhere, including commercially, as long as you credit The Bournemouth Guide with a visible link back to this page.

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Pathway lined with trees and flowers in Bournemouth gardens Beautiful gardens and pathway in Bournemouth with a bridge Gardens and parks Four performers in bright costumes with feathers and sequins Colourful performers at a Bournemouth event in vibrant costumes Events and festivals A golf club and a Titleist golf ball on a tee Golf club and ball on a green field Events and festivals Golfer in grey shirt and cap ready to swing a driver on a golf course Golfer preparing to drive on a lush green golf course Events and festivals Golfer in a white shirt and plaid shorts swinging a driver Golfer teeing off on a sunny day at a golf course Events and festivals Lush green trees lining a path in Bournemouth Gardens with a river Bournemouth Gardens with a view of the river and walking path Gardens and parks

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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.

A large whale on the beach surrounded by people in early 20th century attire Historical scene of a whale on the beach with onlookers in Bournemouth Two lifeguards on the beach with a pier and people in the background Lifeguards on the beach with a pier in the background Two lifeguards in yellow uniforms watching the beach Lifeguards overlooking the beach at Bournemouth Bournemouth Pier with beachgoers and calm sea on a sunny day Bournemouth Pier and beach with visitors enjoying the sun Three lifeguards holding first aid kits at Bournemouth Beach Lifeguards at Bournemouth Beach with first aid kits A woman in a striped shirt holding ice cream walking by the beach A woman enjoying ice cream near Bournemouth Pier Two people walking on a sandy beach with Bournemouth Pier in the background Couple walking along the beach near Bournemouth Pier Two people walking on a sandy beach with a pier in the background Couple walking along the beach in Bournemouth White sign with 'Haven Hotel & Spa' on sandy beach near the water Haven Hotel and Spa sign on the beach in Poole Haven Hotel and Spa viewed from the beach with a person walking Haven Hotel and Spa along the beach in Bournemouth Players engaging in a beach volleyball game with a sunset backdrop Beach volleyball match at sunset on Bournemouth beach A woman paddleboarding in the water with Bournemouth Pier in the background Paddleboarder on the water near Bournemouth Pier

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.

A purple beach train with blue carriages near the beach Purple beach train on the promenade at Sandbanks, Bournemouth Vintage view of a bandstand and promenade in Southend-on-Sea Historic bandstand and seaside promenade in Southend-on-Sea Two young men at a table with beach umbrellas and sea in the background Outdoor dining at a beachside restaurant in Bournemouth People dining under umbrellas at Westbeach restaurant near the sea Outdoor dining at Westbeach with beach umbrellas in Bournemouth Victorian-era people walking down a path towards the beach and pier Victorian promenade with beach and pier in Bournemouth Cars lined up at Sandbanks ferry terminal with a ferry in the background Sandbanks to Studland Ferry Terminal with cars waiting Two Bembridge ferries with cars on board approaching a landing stage Bembridge Ferry on the water near the Isle of Wight 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

Gardens and parks

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

Pathway lined with trees and flowers in Bournemouth gardens Beautiful gardens and pathway in Bournemouth with a bridge Lush green trees lining a path in Bournemouth Gardens with a river Bournemouth Gardens with a view of the river and walking path Vibrantly lit garden with various plants and trees at night Illuminated gardens at dusk in Bournemouth Park shelter with people walking on paths and a dog in Bournemouth Shelter and path in a Bournemouth park with people walking dogs People playing miniature golf surrounded by flowers and greenery Miniature golf course in a floral garden setting Stone sign reading 'Boscombe Cliff Gardens' in a park setting Boscombe Cliff Gardens stone sign surrounded by greenery Stone sign reading 'Boscombe Cliff Gardens' surrounded by trees Boscombe Cliff Gardens stone sign in the park Mini golf course surrounded by flowers and visitors in a park Mini golf course with floral decorations in a park Park scene featuring a gazebo, a dog walker, and greenery A view of a park with a gazebo and dog walker in Bournemouth A small waterfall flowing into a stream surrounded by greenery and flowers Tranquil stream with waterfall and lush greenery in a garden Two chairs and a table on artificial grass surrounded by wooden fencing Outdoor seating area with chairs and table in Bournemouth Colourful playground equipment with swings and slide in a park Children's playground with swings and slide in a park

Town centre

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

People enjoying outdoor seating near a stone building and trees Outdoor seating area at a historic building in sunny weather Firefighter in uniform climbing a ladder with fire engines in the background Firefighter climbing a ladder during an emergency response in Bournemouth Fire engine with extended ladder and firefighters on street Fire engine and firefighters in Bournemouth street Front view of Marami Bakery with a curved glass facade Marami Bakery located at Arcade Market in Bournemouth Restaurant interior featuring wooden tables and newspaper wall Interior of a restaurant with wooden tables and newspaper decor Two people with blue hair and a beard smiling on a street Two people smiling on a Bournemouth street Firefighters in a ladder truck next to red brick houses Firefighters using a ladder truck near residential buildings in Bournemouth Fire trucks and firefighters in front of red brick buildings Firefighters responding to an incident in a residential area Several yellow ambulances parked in a car park near the beach Ambulances parked at Bournemouth seafront car park Four yellow ambulances parked with staff in conversation South Western Ambulance Service vehicles in a car park Four ambulances parked in a lot with a staff member nearby Ambulances parked at an NHS ambulance station in Bournemouth Bloxham School building with a sign and bus stop in front Bloxham School building with sign and bus stop

Events and festivals

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

Four performers in bright costumes with feathers and sequins Colourful performers at a Bournemouth event in vibrant costumes A golf club and a Titleist golf ball on a tee Golf club and ball on a green field Golfer in grey shirt and cap ready to swing a driver on a golf course Golfer preparing to drive on a lush green golf course Golfer in a white shirt and plaid shorts swinging a driver Golfer teeing off on a sunny day at a golf course Busy arcade with various gaming machines and players Arcade games and players in a vibrant gaming centre Crowd celebrating New Year 2024 on Bournemouth beach with fireworks Bournemouth New Year 2024 celebrations with fireworks and crowd Crowd on the beach celebrating New Year's Eve with fireworks at Bournemouth Pier New Year's Eve fireworks at Bournemouth Pier with crowd Young man playing a racing video game in an arcade Person playing a racing arcade game at an amusement centre Crowd dancing with colourful lights at Cameo nightclub Nightlife at Cameo nightclub in Bournemouth Energetic crowd dancing with laser lights at Cameo nightclub Crowd dancing at Cameo nightclub in Bournemouth A lively crowd at Cameo & Myu Bar with raised hands and lights Crowd enjoying a night out at Cameo & Myu Bar in Bournemouth Bowling balls on a rack with bowling lanes in the background Bowling balls and lanes at The Royal Lanes 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 showing a coastal property with a pool and shoreline Aerial view of coastal property and shoreline in Dorset 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.

Greenish still water with fallen branches and trees Still water surrounded by trees and branches in a woodland area Windsurfer with an orange sail riding a foiling board on the water Windsurfer on a foiling board in the sea near Bournemouth A field of bluebells beside a stream in a wooded area Bluebells in a sunlit woodland stream in Bournemouth A stream flowing through a green park with trees and grass A meandering stream surrounded by lush greenery in a park Group of fallow deer in a green field with a large tree Fallow deer grazing in a lush green field near a tree A narrow stream surrounded by lush greenery and trees Stream flowing through a green park in Bournemouth Group of fallow deer in a green field with trees in the background Fallow deer grazing in a Dorset park with trees 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

Food and drink

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

Interior of MK Gourmet Kitchen with a staff member at the counter MK Gourmet Kitchen interior with staff member in Bournemouth Barista leaning on a counter with coffee grinder and espresso machine Barista at a coffee shop with espresso machine and grinder Barista standing at a cafe counter with a coffee grinder and menu Cafe counter with barista and menu display Cup of Marshfield Farm ice cream with three scoops Three scoops of Marshfield Farm ice cream in a cup Marshfield Farm logo with a cow and text Marshfield Farm ice cream logo featuring a cow illustration Stylish restaurant interior featuring marble tables and blue walls Interior of a modern restaurant with a view in Bournemouth Curry in a bowl, flatbreads, and two drinks on a table Aromatic curry dish with drinks on a table People dining inside The Old Oak Cafeteria with food on display Interior of The Old Oak Cafeteria in Bournemouth A bowl of ice cream with toppings including a cherry, whipped cream, and sprinkles Delicious ice cream sundae with toppings in a café setting Interior of a vibrant restaurant featuring colourful chairs and tables Colourful restaurant interior with artistic decor Chaii Stories shop front displaying a menu with tea and snacks Chaii Stories tea shop front with menu in Bournemouth Yellow coffee van with Blessed Beans logo and disco ball Blessed Beans coffee van with disco ball in Bournemouth

Landmarks and buildings

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

Outdoor seating area with tables near the Marriott Highcliff Hotel Marriott Highcliff Hotel and outdoor seating area in Bournemouth Victorian buildings and horse-drawn carriages at Bournemouth Pier approach Bournemouth Pier Approach with Victorian Buildings and Horse-drawn Carriages Modern building of Bournemouth University with glass and metal facade Bournemouth University building with modern architecture Inside a church featuring arches, pews, and stained glass windows Interior of a church with decorative arches and stained glass 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
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Where to stay in Bournemouth

Clifftop hotels, serviced apartments a street back from the sand and the quieter beds out at Southbourne, with the areas each one suits.

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