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Bournemouth is one of England’s most quintessential seaside resorts, and enjoys a sheltered location on the South Coast. Traditionally a town in the county of Hampshire, Bournemouth became part of Dorset in 1974, and then an independent unitary authority in 1997. Bournemouth is renowned for its seven glorious miles of golden beaches, its colourful parks and gardens, and its cosmopolitan – almost continental – ambience. Few towns in the UK are able to blend the traditional and the contemporary as seamlessly as Bournemouth. The vibrant town we know today was but a tiny settlement at the turn of the 19 th Century but, as with many of the UK’s seaside resorts, Bournemouth became a fashionable place to visit in Victorian England, and the dramatic growth and development of the town during that era is visible today in the many wonderful examples of typically grand Victorian architecture.

The golden age of the seaside holiday was at the turn of the 20 th Century, and consequently an abundance of splendid hotels were built to accommodate the descending crowds. Today, Bournemouth is still one of the most popular tourist destinations in the South of England, and the many grand Victorian and Edwardian hotels are still an integral part of the town; yet Bournemouth has had to move with the times, and has done so successfully. Bournemouth is one of the UK’s premier venues for conferences and events; the extensive facilities at the Bournemouth International Centre are proof of this. The town has also developed in many other aspects, and the blend of a relaxed café culture with a renowned pulsating nightlife mean Bournemouth is regarded as both a laid-back haven and a serious party venue. Some of the South’s most impressive shopping facilities are in Bournemouth, as well as a variety of attractions and leisure facilities, complemented by an impressive pageant of events to ensure there's always something happening in Bournemouth throughout the year, whatever your individual taste.

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