Built-up area in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England
| Coordinates: | 50.741, -1.857 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 10 93 |
| Population: | 163,600 |
| Dialling code: | 01202 |
Bournemouth is a lively coastal town on the south coast of England, and forms the principal settlement of the unitary authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in Dorset. It is best known for long sandy beaches, the Victorian Bournemouth Pier and clifftop gardens, enjoying a relatively mild microclimate and easy access to the World Heritage Jurassic Coast.
Once a 19th-century seaside resort, Bournemouth now blends tourism with education, technology and service industries, helped by a substantial student population around Bournemouth University. Neighbouring towns such as Poole and Christchurch contribute to a diverse conurbation, with everything from affluent suburbs to areas undergoing regeneration and a busy cultural calendar of festivals, theatres and nightlife.
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