Bournemouth Central
| Coordinates: | 50.724, -1.875 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 08 91 |
| Dialling code: | 01202 (Bournemouth) |
The Bournemouth Central (electoral ward) is the town-centre ward of Bournemouth within the unitary authority of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in England. It covers the seafront and commercial heart around the town centre, including the Lower Gardens and the approaches to Bournemouth Pier.
Rooted in Bournemouth’s Victorian seaside history, the ward’s economy is driven by tourism, retail and hospitality and is home to cultural and civic venues such as the Bournemouth Pavilion, the Bournemouth International Centre and Bournemouth Town Hall. It mixes long‑term residents, students from the University of Bournemouth and seasonal visitors, and hosts high‑profile events such as the Bournemouth Air Festival, giving the centre a lively, sometimes late‑night, atmosphere.
Postcode districts covering Bournemouth Central
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 24.9 miles
- Bournemouth 1.4 miles
- Poole 3.9 miles
- Salisbury 24.5 miles
- Christchurch 5.8 miles
- Totton 21 miles
- Totton and Eling 21.2 miles
- Newport and Carisbrooke 25 miles
- New Milton 9.6 miles
- Cowes 24.7 miles
- Hythe and Dibden 22.3 miles
- Hythe and Dibden Purlieu 22.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- East Cliff & Springbourne Ward 0.8 miles
- Westbourne & West Cliff Ward 0.9 miles
- Talbot & Branksome Woods Ward 1 mile
- Winton East Ward 1.3 miles
- Bournemouth Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Queen's Park Ward 1.5 miles
- Boscombe West Ward 1.5 miles
- Wallisdown & Winton West Ward 1.9 miles
- Moordown Ward 2 miles
- Boscombe East & Pokesdown Ward 2.1 miles
- Alderney & Bourne Valley Ward 2.5 miles
- Muscliff & Strouden Park Ward 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in Bournemouth Central
BH8 8DY, BH1 2LS, BH2 5AZ, BH1 1SJ, BH8 8AQ, BH1 1RL, BH1 3AX, BH1 1DU, BH1 2LD … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 4.1 miles
- Southampton Airport 27.5 miles
- Bournemouth Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Branksome Railway Station 1.9 miles
- Poole Bus Station 4.5 miles
- Ringwood Bus Station 9.3 miles
Hotels in Bournemouth Central Ad
- Washington House Hotel 4
- Tregonholme Hotel
- The Hedley Townhouse 3
- Applewood Hotel 3
- The Grove Hotel 3
- The Green House 4
- Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth 3
- The Nici 5
- Balmoral Hotel
- The Fairmount Hotel 4
Schools in Bournemouth Central
- Kings Bournemouth Independent - secondary
Local points of interest
- Bournemouth International Centre Theatre 0.5 miles
- Dean Court Stadium 1.8 miles
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum Museum 3.9 miles
- Studland Beach Beach 5.1 miles
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 5.4 miles
- Poole Harbour Harbour 5.7 miles
- Holy Cross Abbey (Stapehill, Dorset, England) Historic site 5.8 miles
- Avon Beach Beach 6.2 miles
- Hinton Admiral Estate 7.9 miles
- Hinton House Estate 8.6 miles
- Crichel House Estate 11.6 miles
- Purbeck Hills Hill 12.3 miles