Beach Time
Southbourne Beachfront
Visit the new beach food and drink area SoBo Beach
Great beach spot and cool street food bar at the end of the sand bank.
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Mudeford Sandbank
Great beach spot and cool street food bar at the end of the sand bank.
Blue flag beach. Great for all water sports.
Enjoy a walk through Bournemouth gardens, through the centre until you hit the beach and pier.
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Bournemouth Beach
Blue flag beach. Great for all water sports.
Enjoy a walk through Bournemouth gardens, through the centre until you hit the beach and pier.
Sandbanks
A beautiful bay in the heart of Dorset along the Jurassic Coast. Great for stunning photography.
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Lulworth Cove
A beautiful bay in the heart of Dorset along the Jurassic Coast. Great for stunning photography.
Durdle Door
Breathtaking scenery.
Sightseeing
Great walks around Hengistbury Head and nature reserve. Visitor Centre and Hungry Hiker cafe worth a visit too!
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Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre
BroadwayGreat walks around Hengistbury Head and nature reserve. Visitor Centre and Hungry Hiker cafe worth a visit too!
Christchurch is a historic market town full of great bars and restaurants.
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Christchurch
Christchurch is a historic market town full of great bars and restaurants.
Just a short stroll from the studio.
A little kiss gate at the end of the close opposite leads you onto a beautiful walk along the river. Small beach - fantastic for launching SUP and Kayaks.
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River Stour
Just a short stroll from the studio.
A little kiss gate at the end of the close opposite leads you onto a beautiful walk along the river. Small beach - fantastic for launching SUP and Kayaks.
Take a day trip down the coast into Dorset and beyond to see more of the beautiful white cliffs.
Old Harry Rocks are visible from our local Southbourne beach.
Don’t fancy driving? Take the open top bus!
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Old Harry Rocks
Take a day trip down the coast into Dorset and beyond to see more of the beautiful white cliffs.
Old Harry Rocks are visible from our local Southbourne beach.
Don’t fancy driving? Take the open top bus!
Great for walks, country pubs, wild horses, wildlife and some tranquility!
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New-Forest-Nationalpark
Great for walks, country pubs, wild horses, wildlife and some tranquility!
Famous for red squirrels, wildlife and Scouting
Brownsea Island is dramatically located in Poole Harbour, with spectacular views across to the Purbeck Hills.
Thriving habitats including woodland, heathland and a lagoon create a unique haven for wildlife, such as the rare red squirrel and a wide variety of birds, including dunlin, kingfishers, common and sandwich terns and oystercatchers.
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Brownsea Island
Famous for red squirrels, wildlife and Scouting
Brownsea Island is dramatically located in Poole Harbour, with spectacular views across to the Purbeck Hills.
Thriving habitats including woodland, heathland and a lagoon create a unique haven for wildlife, such as the rare red squirrel and a wide variety of birds, including dunlin, kingfishers, common and sandwich terns and oystercatchers.
Corfe Castle was built shortly after the Norman conquest of 1066. Since then, it has seen its fair share of battles, murders and miracles, and been home to kings, knights and a princess. Find out who lived in luxurious surroundings, who became imprisoned until death, and how the castle was built and ultimately destroyed.
Corfe Castle
Corfe Castle was built shortly after the Norman conquest of 1066. Since then, it has seen its fair share of battles, murders and miracles, and been home to kings, knights and a princess. Find out who lived in luxurious surroundings, who became imprisoned until death, and how the castle was built and ultimately destroyed.
Food & Drink
Local gastro pub with lots of outdoor seating for fantastic river views.
Just a 5 minute walk away from the studio.
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The Riverside
220 Belle Vue RdLocal gastro pub with lots of outdoor seating for fantastic river views.
Just a 5 minute walk away from the studio.
Fantastic local bakery in Tuckton.
Take a 6 minute walk to grab some fresh coffee and delicious baked goods and/or breakfast rolls.
BigWigs Bakery
148 Tuckton RdFantastic local bakery in Tuckton.
Take a 6 minute walk to grab some fresh coffee and delicious baked goods and/or breakfast rolls.
Good quality food. Large outdoor eating areas if you wish , fantastic for when the sun is shining. Heaters and blankets for the cooler months to watch the sun set whilst eating. Views over Christchurch harbour.
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The Boathouse
Quay RoadGood quality food. Large outdoor eating areas if you wish , fantastic for when the sun is shining. Heaters and blankets for the cooler months to watch the sun set whilst eating. Views over Christchurch harbour.
A traditional historical pub just off Christchurch high street. Great food. Recently expanded outdoor eating area. Often has live music.
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The Thomas Tripp
10 Wick LnA traditional historical pub just off Christchurch high street. Great food. Recently expanded outdoor eating area. Often has live music.
Fantastic seasonal dishes. Great for romantic meals (in our experience!).
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The Larder House
4 Southbourne GroveFantastic seasonal dishes. Great for romantic meals (in our experience!).
Dicky's
54-56 Southbourne GroveTasty cocktails on Southbourne high street.
Large welcoming pub on Southbourne high street.
Take a look at their website to view what’s on - often have Gin & Beer Masterclasses or brewery experience days!
Great quiz night every Tuesday.
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Brewhouse & Kitchen - Southbourne
147 Parkwood RdLarge welcoming pub on Southbourne high street.
Take a look at their website to view what’s on - often have Gin & Beer Masterclasses or brewery experience days!
Great quiz night every Tuesday.
Our favourite place to go for dinner!
Tasty morsels and refreshing Drinks
in Tuckton less than 10 minute walk from the studio.
Small plates menu changes monthly and there is something for everyone.
Spanish lager on tap and Sicilian wine.
Beccafico
145 Tuckton RoadOur favourite place to go for dinner!
Tasty morsels and refreshing Drinks
in Tuckton less than 10 minute walk from the studio.
Small plates menu changes monthly and there is something for everyone.
Spanish lager on tap and Sicilian wine.
A short walk from the studio, Tuckton Tea gardens offers light bites and ice creams in a traditional park cafe with river views, plus crazy golf and putting.
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Tuckton Tea Gardens
Belle Vue RoadA short walk from the studio, Tuckton Tea gardens offers light bites and ice creams in a traditional park cafe with river views, plus crazy golf and putting.
Fancy a tasty chippy takeaway?
The Fry Inn is our recommendation - we don’t get our fish and chips from anywhere else now!
Open Thursday- Sunday
The Fry Inn
179 Tuckton RdFancy a tasty chippy takeaway?
The Fry Inn is our recommendation - we don’t get our fish and chips from anywhere else now!
Open Thursday- Sunday
Late night opening. Guest DJ’s throughout the year. A real mixture of music tastes. A great place to continue your night out for those not ready to hit the hay!
The Fez Bar
Late night opening. Guest DJ’s throughout the year. A real mixture of music tastes. A great place to continue your night out for those not ready to hit the hay!
Activities 🏄🏽♂️⛵️🚣♀️🚴♀️🧗
Wanting a bit of adventure? Below are some recommendations for local places to visit to get some adrenaline 👍🏻
Less than 10 minute walk from the studio, hire yourself a little boat and go up or down the river.
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Bournemouth Boating Services
323 Belle Vue RdLess than 10 minute walk from the studio, hire yourself a little boat and go up or down the river.
The South’s first Cable Wakeboard System & the UK’s first Wibit Inflatable Sports Aqua Park.
Just past Ringwood in the New Forrest.
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New Forest Water Park
Ringwood RoadThe South’s first Cable Wakeboard System & the UK’s first Wibit Inflatable Sports Aqua Park.
Just past Ringwood in the New Forrest.
Fully staffed 110m sea water pool with:
Paddle boarding
Inflatable sessions.
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Lymington Sea Water Swimming Baths
Bath RoadFully staffed 110m sea water pool with:
Paddle boarding
Inflatable sessions.
An Indoor Activity Attraction located at the end of Bournemouth Pier. RockReef is an all year, all-weather attraction based on adventure sports and includes 28 Clip ’n Climb fun, themed, indoor climbing walls providing varying degrees of exciting challenges suitable for all abilities and all ages from 4-94!
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RockReef
An Indoor Activity Attraction located at the end of Bournemouth Pier. RockReef is an all year, all-weather attraction based on adventure sports and includes 28 Clip ’n Climb fun, themed, indoor climbing walls providing varying degrees of exciting challenges suitable for all abilities and all ages from 4-94!
ShoreSports now offers dinghy sailing courses from beginner level through improver to intermediate level at Mudeford Quay. All our sailing courses are run by RYA qualified instructors and follow the RYA syllabus. We make sailing as much fun as possible for sailors of every level of ability. Christchurch harbour is a prime location for sailing and is incredibly popular with different events and races taking place throughout the year.
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ShoreSports
ShoreSports now offers dinghy sailing courses from beginner level through improver to intermediate level at Mudeford Quay. All our sailing courses are run by RYA qualified instructors and follow the RYA syllabus. We make sailing as much fun as possible for sailors of every level of ability. Christchurch harbour is a prime location for sailing and is incredibly popular with different events and races taking place throughout the year.
Windsurfing lessons take place in the safe, shallow waters of Poole Harbour. Lessons are in small groups with personalized windsurfing tuition which is always with the same experienced instructors & using the latest equipment to make learning easy.
Poole Windsurfing
Shore Road Windsurfing lessons take place in the safe, shallow waters of Poole Harbour. Lessons are in small groups with personalized windsurfing tuition which is always with the same experienced instructors & using the latest equipment to make learning easy.
Less than a 10 minute drive from the studio, Solent Meads is an 18-hole par 3, 2204 links golf course overlooking the ever popular and picturesque Hengistbury Head with breath-taking views of Christchurch Priory, Mudeford Quay and the Isle of Wight. As one of the driest courses in the country, the course is always open.
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Solent Meads Golf Centre
Rolls DriveLess than a 10 minute drive from the studio, Solent Meads is an 18-hole par 3, 2204 links golf course overlooking the ever popular and picturesque Hengistbury Head with breath-taking views of Christchurch Priory, Mudeford Quay and the Isle of Wight. As one of the driest courses in the country, the course is always open.
At Moors Valley there is something for everyone…
Whether you want to enjoy a peaceful walk or cycle ride through the Forest, experience a ride on an authentic narrow-gauge steam train or even Go Ape on a high wire forest adventure swinging through the tree tops…
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Moors Valley Landschaftspark und Wald
Horton RoadAt Moors Valley there is something for everyone…
Whether you want to enjoy a peaceful walk or cycle ride through the Forest, experience a ride on an authentic narrow-gauge steam train or even Go Ape on a high wire forest adventure swinging through the tree tops…
Based at a purpose built watersports centre just meters from Boscombe Beach, next to Urban Reef cafe and restaurant (for post-surf food and drink).
Premium surf equipment, including O’Neill Wetsuits, Catch Surf ‘foamie’ surfboards from California and paddle boards from Red Paddle Co.
All friendly coaches are ISA (International Surfing Association) and SLSGB Beach Lifeguard qualified so people of any age can enjoy the sea. They are also fully DBS checked and work with the Wave Project ‘Surf Therapy’ charity.
The beach is a great place to learn to surf or SUP all year round. The beach is also patrolled by RNLI lifeguards April to October, 7 days a week.
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Sorted Surf Shop
Unit 4 Sea RdBased at a purpose built watersports centre just meters from Boscombe Beach, next to Urban Reef cafe and restaurant (for post-surf food and drink).
Premium surf equipment, including O’Neill Wetsuits, Catch Surf ‘foamie’ surfboards from California and paddle boards from Red Paddle Co.
All friendly coaches are ISA (International Surfing Association) and SLSGB Beach Lifeguard qualified so people of any age can enjoy the sea. They are also fully DBS checked and work with the Wave Project ‘Surf Therapy’ charity.
The beach is a great place to learn to surf or SUP all year round. The beach is also patrolled by RNLI lifeguards April to October, 7 days a week.
Great place for SUP, Kayake, fossil hunting and more! An amazing bay part of the Jurassic Coast.
Kimmeridge Bay
Great place for SUP, Kayake, fossil hunting and more! An amazing bay part of the Jurassic Coast.