This page contains general tourist links, places to go for the day and then lists of recommended restaurants. For a list of guide books in the property see Equipment page. There is also a laminated full size map at the property showing where the attractions are in relation to Southbourne.
So much ..so near from Hengistbury Head on your doorstep to Sandbanks a short drive. Look at the tourist sites for Christchurch and Bournemouth ( with its 100 things to do and see).
This site has a links to assist with all aspects - canoeing, theatre, castels, etc etc - it is available by web only : note click on activities for additional links.
Cycle hire - we recommend http://www.forestleisurecycling.co.uk/ with branches in the New Forest ( a drive away and great to visit) or Boscombe which is 10 minnutes away.
Plus the New Forest is 20 minutes away from Beach View - go via "Forest Road" Christchurch - then 5 minutes from there is Burley in the New Forest (near Ringwood) - cycles to hire, pubs and wild horses wondering everywhere
This is Forest Road just 20 minutes from Beach View with many wild horses wondering about.
There are then the official local sites which have phone numbers and offices plus infomation on the sites, history , restaurant and other recommendations:
Travel to Isle of White for the day – off peak early bird £31 with car - www.wightlink.co.uk – 40 minute drive to lymington and then on the ferry. - 0871 376 4342
www.dorsetcruises.co.uk – this can take you to Brownsea Island etc - 01202 558550 plus you can take a ride on a poweful power boat.
Dry ski school – why not come back before you go skiing and fitten up or learn to ski - www.snowtrax.eu or call 01202 499155
Don't forget the Ocenarium (right at the beginning of Bournemouths famous Pier (and where there is often an amusement park) - www.oceanarium.co.uk
DAY OUT PALCES TO GO - here are a few examples of places for a day trip
but do not forget that right on your doors step is the Hengistbury Head natrue reserve with hikers cafe, land train, and famous beach huts all a 5 minute drive or walk along the beach away - see video of some of it: beach huts hengistbury head beach huts www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3eUM6otI9g
6)Splashdown in Poole - top waterflume rides, spacebowl - also and under 8s fun pool - went on this for first time with my kids aged 14 ,13 and 10 and they really enjoyed - in the same complex there are restaruants and a cinema plus a massive tesco - www.splashdownpoole.com - when you click on this you can see a TV advertisement showing the slides etc.
Miris restaurant is a few minutes walk from Beach View and is ranked number one restaurant the whole of Bournemouth in TripAdvisor in June 2016. We have not eaten there as you need to book in advance so read the reviews and decide. Link to top retaurants so you can check latest potion: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurants-g186262-Bournemouth_Dorset_England.html. Here is the link to the restaurant website itself: http://mirisrestaurant.com/#aboutPage
Nelsons Tavern and Restaurant in Mudeford - great atmosphere - also does Thai food - great traditional lunch for £4.50 - plus live music in evenings - 01202 485105 - http://www.nelsontavern.com/index.html
www.hikercafe.co.uk - you can walk from the house to this ( go right when comong out door of house with back to house) - we prefer to drive along coast and park at car park there. We then have option of eating there (where food is beter and more reasonable) or taking or walking to Beach Houyse cafe below on the unique strip of land. See pictures on "More pictures" page which shows easy walk from Hiker cafe to top of Hengistbury Head and amazing views.
www.beachhousecafe.co.uk- right on a unique strip of sand on Mudeford Harbour in the Hengistbury Head nature reserve
www.sohochristchurch.co.uk Family friendly, trendy pizza place in heart of historic Christchurch - Soho 7 Church Street Christchurch Dorset BH23 1BW - 01202 496140 - Relax in family friendly trendy pizza place in heart of historic Christchurch Check this is current before booking- "Every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday night, from 6pm, you can get 2 of our amazing pizzas for the price of one. Dont Miss out on this fantastic deal!"
P.s next door to them is the award winning Splinters resturant but not advisable with kids and atmosphere sort of frightens us but you may want to give it a whirl.
www.west-beach.co.uk highly rated (according to the Times best place to eat) restaurant on the sea front just past the Oceanarium
Pier West - (01202) 306155 - new and right on the end of Bournemouth Pier - In between the children’s funfair and the Pier Theatre sits Key West restaurant, " a place that’s great for relaxing and enjoying the views after a long day at the beach"
www.chezfred.co.uk - this is in Westbourne (about 15 minutes from Beach View) and the area is well worth a visit for up market shops plus a big M&S - the fish shop is a former winner of "Best fish and chip shop in Great Britain" - with picures of prime ministers and film stars who have visited it on the walls- and all for £5.90 for a fish and chips (eat in) in the smart Westbourne area just a few minutes from the town centre of Bournemouth (do not go to Harry Ramsden's! fish and chip shop). Make sure you book for eat in and takeaway as queues go out the door - call 01202 761023
Chinese restaurants -
The Ocean Palace- - this is probably the biggest and best Chinese CALL ON 01202 559127
Harvester ( right on the bridge as you enter Christchurch and just 1 miles from Beach View) The Riverside- 220 Belle Vue Road Tucton Bridge BH6 3BATel: 01202429210
Slug and lettuce -Richmond Hill, 4-15 Bourne Avenue, Bournemouth, BH2 6DT
Plenty of Kentucky, MacDonalds etc which you can google.
RELAXATION AND COMPLIMENTARY THERAPIES
Actually in central bournemouth is a branch of the Poole base firm Lush which sells soaps, bubble bath bonbs and beuty products they are absolutely delicious and you wil have fun looking and the cake shaped soaps and bath bombs - press link to U tube video www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqxrXJf4TGI
Just a few doors from Beach View is an established therapy business based in a beautiful cliff top home. Details, including the discounted prices, will be provided on booking beach View .E.g Indian Head Massage (£20); Reiki (one hour for £25); back neeck and shoulders (45min) £20 ..etc
This is Forest Road just 20 minutes from Beach View with many wild horses wondering about.