Bournemouth
Fly to Bournemouth from £59
Bournemouth is known as the South coast's premier resort, due to the seven miles of golden beaches next to the iconic Bournemouth Pier.
With two historic piers, four blue flags and more beach huts than anywhere else in the UK, it is a destination perfect for a family break. Blue Islands flight times cater nicely for a long weekend in either Bournemouth or the surrounding areas of Dorset, Poole, Christchurch and the New Forest.
In Bournemouth you can swap the beach for shops in minutes and flying with Blue Islands means that you can engage in some serious retail therapy and not have to worry about any excess baggage charges on your way home.
If the relaxing views of the 95 mile Jurassic Coast are too good to leave, change your flights for free* with Blue Islands. Bournemouth comes alive at night and the atmosphere is electric from the mix of jazz on the seafront, cool cocktail bars, live music venues and gourmet restaurants.
Anyone with an iPhone can download the Official Visitor Guide App for tourist information on the move at the Bournemouth Tourist Board website.
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LEISURE EVENTS
7-8 MARCH. BILLY CONNOLLY, THE MAN LIVE AT BOURNEMOUTH
INTERNATIONAL
CENTRE.
The legendary comedian is known for mastering the art of being
offensive
with humour and charm. Click here for more information.
12 MARCH 2012. MOSCOW BALLET LA CLASSIQUE SWAN LAKE.
The most popular of all classical ballets. The world-renowned Moscow Ballet - La Classique demonstrate their continued quality of dance and performances in a dramatic production of this timeless favourite set to Tchaikovsky's superb score. Click here for more information.
24 MARCH. THE FOUR TOPS AND THE TEMPTATIONS.
Spectacular Motown Artists The Four Tops and The Temptations return to the UK due to popular demand. They will be joined by an array of special guests. The night will showcase the very best of disco, soul and R&B. Click here for more information.
3 FEBRUARY. JOHN STRAUSS GALA.
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4 FEBRUARY. HAPPY AND GLORIOUS AT THE PAVILLION.
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9 FEBRUARY. CATHERINE JENKINS AT THE BIC
Click here for more information.
19 FEBRUARY. CIRCUS OF HORRORS-THE VENTRILOQUIST.
Click here for more information.
7 APRIL. DARA O'BRIAIN-CRAIC DEALER 2012 TOUR.
Comedian Dara O'Briain is coming to Bournemouth! You may recognise him as the host of the popular televison show Mock the Week. This tour is a must see event. Click here for more information.
8 APRIL-23 SEPTEMBER. CLASSIC CARS ON THE PROM.
An ever-changing weekly line-up of vehicles dating from 1915 to the early 1980s. Click here for more information.
10 APRIL. IL DIVO AT BOURNEMOUTH INTERNATIONAL CENTRE.
The world's foremost classical crossover group Il Divo have announced a massive fourth world tour for 2012, set to travel across six continents. Click here for more information.
For information on all events taking place in Bournemouth, click here.
BUSINESS EVENTS
13 MARCH. THE HOTEL AND CATERING SHOW AT BOURNEMOUTH
INTERNATIONAL
CENTRE. A great show for professionals from hotel management,
restaurants,
guest care and accommodation operations. retailers in the
delicatessen and food
trades, bakeries, butchers, patisserie and confectioners alike
will find this
show informative. Exhibitors range from foods and beverages,
catering and
cooking machinery, spa and beauty services to It solutions,
interior fittings
and fixtures, winter gardens and franchising systems. Click here for more information.
27-28 MARCH. THE CARE SHOW 2012, BOURNEMOUTH INTERNATIONAL CENTRE.
The Care Shows are designed to provide education, products and services for those owning or running any organisation responsible for the care of older people. This includes proprietors, directors and managers of care homes, nursing homes, domicillary care agencies, sheltered accommodation, learning disability homes, local authorities, special care units and private hospitals. Click here for more information.
EDGE
Breathtaking coast views from atop the stunning new Studland Denedevelopment might be one selling point of Edge, but this cool eatery has far more to offer. The cuisine excites with contemporary twists on British cuisine - Edge serves a mean breakfast of Eggs Benedict, posh fish and chips for lunch and indulgent whole roasted lobster for dinner. For more information, click here.
CAFE SHORE, POOLE
One of the smartest spots in Poole, the Café Shore is luxurious and modern, so it's popular for business entertaining and cocktail dates. Highlights from the kitchen include the Colchester rock oysters in a house dressing; the sea bass with a pancetta, capers and abrown butter sauce on creamed potato; and the roasted duck breast with braised red cabbage, Dauphinoise potatoes and a dried cherry sauce. For more information, click here.
DEAVILLE RESTAURANT AT THE TROUVILLE HOTEL
Located within the Trouville Hotel, the restaurant offers a variety of mouthwatering traditional menus from a la carte to a set selection. Its great service and welcoming art deco style has customers returning time and time again. For more information, click here.
LANGTRY'S RESTAURANT AT LANGTRY MANOR
Located within a royal manor previously owned and occupied by King Edward VII and his mistress Lillie Langtry. Serving regional specialities, Langtry's is highly praised for its menu and its atmosphere. Each Saturday night Langtry's host a six-course Edwardian Banquet set on party tables, with the highlight being a 10 minute live performance of the 'Life of Lillie' in the Main Hall. For more information, click here.
From 1st November 2011, Blue Islands will operate return flights to Bournemouth from Guernsey & Jersey.
CHECK-IN
Opens 90 mins before departure & closes 30 mins before departure.
TAXIS
Compass Cars are based at the airport. The booking desk is located in the arrivals hall. Tel: 01202 373737 or http://www.compasscars.biz/
BUSES & TRAINS
A regular shuttle bus runs between the airport and Bournemouth Travel Interchange, seven days a week. http://www.bournemouth-airport-shuttle.co.uk/
CAR HIRE
Europcar is available from Bournemouth airport, to book please visit http://www.bournemouthairport.europcar.co.uk/
PARKING
Short term and long term parking is available close to the terminal building. http://www.bournemouthairport.com/
