Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
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What is happening on the seafront, at the Vitality, at the council and around Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, plus the guides to the beaches, the food and where to stay. 214 articles and counting.
What's on A Thousand Splendid Suns comes to Lighthouse Poole in 2027
Birmingham Rep's stage version of A Thousand Splendid Suns plays Lighthouse Poole from 11 to 15 May 2027, with tickets on general sale from 25 September.
Bournemouth News
All the news Bournemouth news today
Reported by the FlexieNews desk, with the local press alongside.
BusinessCoach tour trade to meet in Bournemouth this November
What's onCoastal Comedy launches at Verwood Hub with Angela Barnes
Seafront Dorset's harbours report a mixed summer despite the heat
What's on Dusk Til Dark: 500 glowing orbs light up Weymouth
Community Dorset Nightstop needs hosts as youth homelessness rises
Environment Jurassic Coast marks 25 years as a World Heritage Site
Seafront Lean Into the Wind: new £54,000 sculpture on the West Cliff
Town centre Leeds Building Society keeps Bournemouth branch open to 2031
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Things to do
Things to doAutumn walks in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Six autumn walks in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: Hengistbury Head, the chines, Stanpit Marsh, Upton and the Highcliffe clifftop, with distances.
Stay SmartBetween homes in Bournemouth: bridging the gap
Between homes in Bournemouth after a broken chain, a renovation or an insurance claim? How a monthly serviced apartment covers the gap, and what to check first.
Beach LifeBoscombe Pier and the Overstrand: a seafront guide
A guide to Boscombe Pier and the Overstrand: the 1889 pier and its restoration, the beach pods, the surf reef story, the chine gardens and where to eat.
Beach LifeBournemouth's beaches out of season: October to April
What is open on Bournemouth's beaches from October to April: dogs back on the sand, winter beach hut hire, seafront cafés, cliff lifts and the lifeguard gap.
Things to doBrownsea Island from Poole Quay: how to visit
How to visit Brownsea Island from Poole Quay: the ferry, the 2026 season to 1 November, red squirrels, the lagoon, the Scout camp and what to know first.
Eat & DrinkBrunch in Bournemouth: where locals go at the weekend
Where to go for brunch in Bournemouth at the weekend, from Westbourne and Boscombe cafés to town centre bottomless brunch and Canford Cliffs coffee.
Editor's picks
The guides we hand to every first-time visitor.
GuideChristchurchThings to do in Christchurch: Priory, Quay, Mudeford and Highcliffe
A local guide to Christchurch, Dorset: the Priory and the Quay, Mudeford and the sandbank huts, Hengistbury Head, Highcliffe Castle and the festivals.
GuidePooleThings to do in Poole: the harbour, the Quay and Sandbanks
A local guide to Poole: the Quay and Old Town, Brownsea Island, Sandbanks and the chain ferry, Poole Park, Lighthouse, Bike Nights and Seafood & Sounds..png?tr=w-600,q-80,f-auto,ar-3-2,fo-auto)
GuideCorporate staysCorporate accommodation in Bournemouth: how partner organisations book
Serviced apartments for business travel, project teams and relocations in Bournemouth: corporate rates, one invoice, an account manager and partner benefits.
GuideFor hotels and ownersList your hotel or apartments with Flexiestays: how it works
How hotels, guesthouses and apartment owners across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole list on flexiestays.com: Bakuun, Roibos or direct, one commission.
GuideFor ownersThe aparthotel model: why Bournemouth hotel owners are switching
Why Bournemouth hotel owners are switching to the aparthotel model: longer stays, lower running costs, year-round demand and what a partnership involves.
Eat & DrinkBoscombe Food Scene: Underrated and Excellent
A local guide to Boscombe's independent food and drink scene, from speciality coffee to seafood and plant-based, with the streets and venues that have rebuilt the area's food reputation.
Things to do
All things to do Attractions, walks, day trips and the things worth your time, whatever the weather.
Events
All events What is on this month, the big annual dates and the events worth planning a trip around.
What's onA Thousand Splendid Suns comes to Lighthouse Poole in 2027
- What's on
Coastal Comedy launches at Verwood Hub with Angela Barnes
What's onDusk Til Dark: 500 glowing orbs light up Weymouth
EventsWhat's on in Bournemouth this October 2026
Beach Life
All beach life Seven miles of sand, the chines, the piers and the coast beyond, season by season.
Eat & Drink
All eat & drink Where to eat and drink in Bournemouth, from seafront seafood to the coffee stops worth the walk.
Stay Smart
All stay smart Where to stay, when to come, how to get here and how to spend less while staying longer.
Business
All business Corporate stays, the hotel and property market, and how companies and owners work with Flexiestays.
What's on
Full calendar What is on in Bournemouth
The next few weeks on the calendar, with the big annual dates.
- Comedy
Saturday Night Comedy: Jaggers Comedy Club Bournemouth
Listed for 20 dates, beginning 18 July 2026: Saturday Night Comedy: Jaggers Comedy Club Bournemouth, at Canvas, Bournemouth.
- Comedy
Comedy At Caplins Bar
Comedy At Caplins Bar, at Chaplins Cellar Bar, Bournemouth, takes place on 2 dates, beginning 20 July 2026.
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Laughing Bellys Comedy At The Snug
Comedy night alert: Laughing Bellys Comedy At The Snug runs on 6 dates, beginning 22 July 2026 at The Snug, Christchurch.
- Music
Conker Unplugged
4 dates, beginning 31 July 2026 is when Conker Unplugged is on, at Conker Spirit, Bournemouth.
- Music
Compton Organ Shows
Live music night alert: Compton Organ Shows runs on 2 dates, beginning 4 August 2026 at Bournemouth Pavilion.
Business
The business desk Work with Flexiestays
Employers and organisations
Serviced apartments for project teams, placements and relocations across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, invoiced to the company, with a named account manager and priority availability for partner organisations.
Corporate staysHotel and property owners
Run a hotel, guesthouse or apartments in Bournemouth, Christchurch or Poole? List on flexiestays.com, keep running it your way, and let us bring the bookings, including through the winter. One commission on completed stays, nothing else.
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Bournemouth Guide
Every beach, restaurant and event on one map
The Bournemouth Guide is our reference companion to this blog: listings for every beach, attraction, pub and restaurant, a full events calendar and neighbourhood guides, all plotted on an interactive map.
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