Leisure Breaks at
The Durley Dean Hotel, Bournemouth

Out and About

Bournemouth is renowned as one of the most fashionable holiday destinations in Europe. With seven miles of sun-kissed beaches, Bournemouth's Pier Arcade and beautiful parks and gardens, an excellent choice of attractions and vibrant nightlife, Bournemouth holidays promise something for everyone. Nestled in a sheltered bay, Bournemouth's beaches are perfect if you dream about long, lazy days by the sea and they are only a short walk from the Durley Dean Hotel.

Local attractions include The Bournemouth International Centre (BIC), the fabulous Oceanarium on Bournemouth's seafront and the fascinating Russell Cotes Art Gallery Museum, along with theatres, cinemas and a diversity of nightlife and restaurants.

The Alice in Wonderland Family Park features one of Europe's largest hedge mazes and is the perfect place to enjoy a unique day out for families with younger children.

Highcliffe Castle is a Grade 1 listed Goergian mansion which was built by Lord Stuart de Rothesay and remains today with its two entrance lodges being used as a restaurant.

Dorset is a county of outstanding natural beauty, with rolling hills, craggy coastlines and soft sandy beaches. The Jurassic Coastline was awarded World Heritage Status by UNESCO in 2001 for its unique geological history and landforms such as Lulworth Cove, the Isle of Portland and the shingle bank of Chesil Beach to name a few.

"nestled in a sheltered bay, Bournemouth's beaches are perfect if you dream about long, lazy days by the sea"