Bournemouth is famous for its 7 miles of golden sandy beaches and clean seas. The Pier is almost in the middle of the beach and offers a small fair, boat trips, an arcade and some other shops.
museums and galleries
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum
located on the Eastcliff. (http://www.russell-cotes....) This museum and gallery has some wonderful collections of 19th century art and Japanese artifacts. The interior of the museum alone is worth seeing because it is lavishly decorated and shows the Victorian interests in eccentric collecting and other cultures, especially Japan and China. Admission free.