One of a number of pine clad 'chines' (valleys cut in the cliffs) in the area. This one has had a…read moremillion pound tart up, and boasts a children's play area with water, nature trail, flower beds, bandstand, basketball court, cafe, crazy golf, loos, and is served by a noddy train.

Fantastic experience for older kids and adults. A quick teaching session shows you how to play the…read moregame and how the rules work. Booking is not necessary but worth doing as they also hold birthday parties as well as adult parties. carton drinks and can drinks are available. No where to sit though if you are waiting for others to finish a game.

From the owner: The South Coast's Largest Laser Tag Arena…read more The UK's newest and most exhilarating Laser Quest Centre! Whether your're 6 or 66 you'll love the adrenaline pumping exhilarating of stalking your opponents and unleashing a volley of Laser Fire in the Battle-Zone of the next Century See our website for further details.

Shocking, arrogant, disinterested with an aversion to children. The CEO is not interested in…read moreCustomer Service. Pool is cold & small. Staff act as though you're an inconvenience - although this is clearly led from the top. How they became a talent centre for tennis I have no idea although they set a wonderful example of how not to do things. Avoid at all costs!

This is a super club based in a rsidentila area so you really need a car to get there. It has a…read moresuper range of tennis courts about 20 in total both inside and outside. There are lots of fitness calsses each week and an indoor swimming pool. This is quite expensive to join so you need to amke sure you are going to make full use of membership. There are good facilities for children and a creche for little ones.

I love the Bourrnmouth Gardens on a nice sunny day grab a deckchair by the bandstand and listen to…read morethe live instrumnetall band playing whilst tucking into a Ice cream. They also have artists selling their paintings near by and also a big aviary where there is also refreshments available so you can sit down and relax. Also look out for the squirels as they are very friendly and will pop up and say hello to you whislt you are sitting on one of the benches, so watch your food.. Crazy golf also available in the gardens. Also sponsered by Bournemouth football club is the big air balloon ride that takes you up on the spot so you can see all the scenery of Bournemouth.

Bourenmouth Garden is a vibrant place with lots of activities going on particularly in the summer…read moretime. Firework dsiplay is one of many activities that should not be missed in the summer weekends. Tennis playing in a beautiful leavy environment is a wonderful experience. The whole area is properly maintained with lots of beautiful decidous shrubs and tress full of colourful blossom throughout spring and autumn. Those who enjoy painting and sketching pictureque garden scenes would not miss this place too. Recently parking charges have been introduced and that has really spoiled the principles of freedom for the less advantageous people when they want to bring their children out to this place especially when many people have lost their jobs and incomes. It is a shame to charge people when they really need a free and healthy family leisure time with their kids.

Tried to contact littledown today and hung up after reception not answering the phone!read more

The Littledown centre is centrally located near the hospiatl in Bournemouth. There is plenty of…read morefree parking attached to the centre. There is a wide range of activities available to use within the centre including swimming and parties etc. We often visit for the swimming and find the facilities to be good. The pools are heated well and you have free use of the water slides at certain times. The prices for swimming are higher than other areas but the atmosphere and staff aid the high price by making us feel welcome. The changing rooms could be a bit cleaner at busy times but we always let the staff know when they need a touch up.

Spectacular beach in built up Bournemouth. Amazingly, it's empty in November. But it still has soft…read moresand, easy access, lots of facilities, even some surf, so where is everyone? Oh yes, it's blowing a gail and been tipping with rain, maybe that's it. Still, highly recommended for all.

Soft golden sand, lifeguarded, blue flag beach. Overlooks Isle of Wight and Old Harry Rocks on the…read morePurbecks. Ideal for kids, but also popular with surfers, fishermen, canoists, beach volleyballers, sunbathers, you name it. The Pier has a shop selling buckets and spades, inflatables, newspapers etc, and also a cafe with outside tables. There's a pub (The Neptune), and the new and abfab Urban Reef bar and restaurant (with deli for beach picnics). Two lots of public loo nearby, plus hot and cold showers. Deck chairs, windbreaks, parasols and loungers can be hired - as can a wheelchair suitable for use on the sand. Also beach huts are available to rent by the day or week from the Seafront Office.