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Bournemouth is one of the finest university towns on England’s south coast. Its beauty and numerous facilities have helped to make it an important centre of tourism, education and business. Harper and Queen’s described us as "the next coolest place on the planet".
Bournemouth has now three times been voted England's best holiday resort. Its extensive facilities are ideal for both the holiday-maker and the many thousands of university and college students who live here. It is also a town of parks and flowers, and winner of the European "Entente Florale". In 2006, we won the gold cup at the Chelsea Flower Show. BEET also has a floral reputation, being a regular winner of the annual Bournemouth in Bloom competition.
Bournemouth hosts numerous events during the year, including powerboat races, vintage car rallies, international tennis championships and windsurfing competitions. During the summer, there are weekly firework displays from the pier, musical events and the unique Flowers by Candlelight, when the people of Bournemouth gather to light 15,000 candles in the Central Gardens.
Bournemouth has become very popular with the business world. Several large companies have moved their offices into the town. We are also a major UK conference centre.
For those of you who enjoy shopping, Bournemouth also boasts a vast and brilliant selection of both high street and designer shops, hairdressers and jewellers.
Please visit the official Bournemouth Tourism website for information on local attractions, entertainment and lots, lots more: www.bournemouth.com
