Seasonal Activities in Bournemouth

Planning an autumn weekend in Bournemouth? Discover stylish hotels, spa experiences, independent shopping, coastal restaurants, gardens, culture and live entertainment. From THE NICI and The Green House to Westbourne, Russell-Cotes, Hengistbury Head and seafront dining, this guide brings together ideas for a relaxed two-night break by the coast.

Discover the best autumn walks in Bournemouth — from coastal paths and gardens to Hengistbury Head. Discover Dorset’s golden scenery by the sea this season.

SKATE Bournemouth returns to the Lower Gardens from 12 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, bringing festive ice skating to the heart of the town centre. Enjoy a real-ice rink surrounded by Christmas lights, with dedicated sessions including toddler time, student nights and experienced-skater sessions. Moguls Alpine Bar offers somewhere to warm up afterwards, while the nearby Christmas Market and Festive Trail make it easy to combine skating with a festive day out.

Make the most of the school holidays with five brilliant Bournemouth family days out, from sharks and penguins at the Oceanarium to climbing challenges and the PierZip at RockReef. Discover mini golf in the Lower Gardens, ride the land train across Hengistbury Head or turn Boscombe Beach into an action-packed family sports day. With ideas for toddlers, teenagers, sunny days and rainy weather, Bournemouth offers summer holiday activities for every kind of family.

Enjoy the beauty of autumn in Westbourne, Bournemouth — stroll through Alum Chine Gardens, coastal paths, and tree-lined streets bursting with autumn colour.