I lived in one of the UK's best seaside towns - here's what only the locals know

I lived in one of UK's best seaside towns - here's what only the locals know (Image: Getty) Being the largest town in Dorset , Bournemouth boasts impressive connections to its surrounding counties and is on a direct train route to London. While it is an appealing place for this very reason, the town itself has a wealth of beauty and attraction thanks to its idyllic scenery and long list of amenities. Bournemouth spans 46.

18 km squared and is part of the BCP local authority, along with its neighbours, Christchurch and Poole, with whom it shares a stretch of the Jurassic coastline. Having been named the number one beach in the UK as part of the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards 2024, there's no doubt the seaside is the biggest draw for those who relocated to Bournemouth, but there are plenty of hidden gems to be discovered too. As a former resident of the town myself, I'd like to think I found my share of lesser-known spots that are well worth visiting - especially as the three years I spent there were during the coronavirus pandemic (2018-2021).

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