Museums · South West England
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) is a unitary authority area in the ceremonial county of Dorset, England. It was created in 2019 and covers much of the area of the South East Dorset conurbati
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Bournemouth · 1.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) is a unitary authority area in the ceremonial county of Dorset, England. It was created in 2019 and covers much of the area of the South East Dorset conurbation, including the towns of Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch.
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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) is a unitary authority area in the ceremonial county of Dorset, England. It was created in 2019 and covers much of the area of the South East Dorset conurbation, including the towns of Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch.
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Background
History
Bournemouth and Christchurch were historically part of the county of Hampshire, while Poole was historically a part of Dorset and was a county corporate. By the mid-20th century, the towns had begun to coalesce as a conurbation, and in the Local Government Act 1972 the three areas were brought together under the non-metropolitan county of Dorset, while still administered as separate districts. In 1997, Poole and Bournemouth became unitary authorities, while Christchurch remained a lower tier district with county-level services provided by Dorset County Council. The new authority was formed as a result of local government reorganisation in the ceremonial county of Dorset. Under the plans,…
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- Coordinates
- 50.7230, -1.8820
- Parish
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area
- Postcode
- BH2 6LA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bournemouth West
- Nearest railway station
- Bournemouth — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Bournemouth War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Bournemouth Islamic Centre and Central Mosque
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The Norfolk Royale Hotel
Hotels · 0.2 km
Fireworks
Public art & sculpture · 0.3 km
Echo Office Building
Gardens · 0.3 km
Sacred Heart Church, Bournemouth
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Theatre Royal, Bournemouth
Theatres · 0.4 km
Bournemouth
Museums · 0.4 km
The Lockey
Escape rooms · 0.4 km
Flower Power
Public art & sculpture · 0.4 km
Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth
Hotels · 0.5 km
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St Stephen's Church
St Stephen's Church — church in Bournemouth, Dorset, England.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Bournemouth War Memorial
Bournemouth War Memorial — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Bournemouth Islamic Centre and Central Mosque
Bournemouth Islamic Centre and Central Mosque — a mosque in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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The Norfolk Royale Hotel
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Fireworks
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📷 5Gardens · South West England
Echo Office Building
Echo Office Building — a garden in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · South West England
The Norfolk Royale Hotel
The Norfolk Royale Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Hotels · South West England
Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth
Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth — a hotel in england south east.
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Hilton Bournemouth
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📷 7Hotels · South West England
Royal Exeter Hotel
Royal Exeter Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
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📷 5Hotels · South West England
Marriott Highcliff
Marriott Highcliff — a hotel in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
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Branksome Arms
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📷 5Cafés · South West England
Café Villano
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The Brewers Arms Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Portsmouth Hoy Public House
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📷 5Restaurants · South West England
Guildhall Tavern
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH2 6LA), in the parish of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area.
- What is Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) is a unitary authority area in the ceremonial county of Dorset, England. It was created in 2019 and covers much of the area of the South East Dorset conurbati
- How do I get to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
- The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH2 6LA.
- How do I get to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
- The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH2 6LA.