Bournemouth Day Trip from London: Beaches & Gardens

On the south coast, Bournemouth offers wide sandy beaches, Victorian gardens and a pier. Around 2 hours by train from London Waterloo.

Beaches

Seven miles of golden sand with water sports, deckchairs and beach huts. Lifeguards patrol in summer.

Town & Gardens

Victorian gardens with aviaries and bandstands, plus a lively shopping centre and restaurants.

Nearby

Take a bus or ferry to Sandbanks Peninsula and Poole Harbour for more views and seafood.