| 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.