Ride the Cliff Railways
If you find yourself near one of Bournemouth’s historic cliff lifts, you can ride up to the town's seaside promenade with ease, sitting back and admiring the view. Currently, there are two in operation. The one at West Cliff takes you from the sand to the Bournemouth International Center (BIC), which plays host to concerts, shows, and massive conferences. The other is located at Fisherman’s Walk; built in 1935, it serves Boscombe Beach and has been recognized by Guinness as the world’s shortest funicular railway. Running for 128 feet, the journey takes about one minute.
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Catch a Show or Game
The BIC isn’t the only place you can go for live entertainment. There’s also the Bournemouth Pavilion, a beautiful 1920s hall which puts on traditional theatre productions, comedy shows, and dance performances. Meanwhile, the O2 Academy, housed in the old Opera House in Boscombe, is the favored venue of the world's hottest musicians, comedians, and speakers.
If you’d like something more sporty, head over to King’s Park Stadium to support the local soccer team, AFC Bournemouth (colloquially known as the Cherries). From 2015 to 2020, they surprised everyone by staying in the Premier League for five full seasons. Cheering them on is a must for any football fan.