Why Bournemouth?
Bournemouth has it all!
Beautiful beaches, the whole of the stunning Jurassic Coast and the New Forest within easy reach, and lots of fabulous entertainment. Bournemouth offers a great blend of traditional seaside charm and big-town buzz, so it’s the perfect place for students to visit!
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7 miles of coastline!
One of the most popular seaside resort towns in England, with seven glorious miles of idyllic coastline, you’re sure to find a variety of amazing things to do and see in this beautiful coastal town. Bournemouth has one of the largest concentrations of international colleges and language centres in the UK. Add to that the University and the largest Chiropractic College in Europe and you get a truly cosmopolitan town for students and tourists to enjoy all year around.
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Steeped in history
The core of Bournemouth is notable for its array of excellent shops and restaurants and the town is steeped in history and Victorian architecture. Several well-known figures are buried in St Peter’s church, including Mary Shelley, author of the novel Frankenstein.
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Amusement-packed pier
There are all the facilities you would expect in a modern seaside resort, plus activities such as the Bournemouth Oceanarium, and the Bournemouth Eye, providing amazing aerial views over the town. Perhaps the most popular visitor attraction is Bournemouth Pier, built in 1880. The Pier was initially simply a place for boats to dock but evolved to include amusements and games, like the popular coastal piers at Blackpool and Brighton.
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Fellow students
Bournemouth still draws large numbers of students each year. Some are drawn by the town’s reputation as a centre for the nightlife and the arts, with popular film and theatre centres, and others are drawn by the fresh sea air and sandy beaches. From beach bike rides to surfing and paddleboarding, Bournemouth offer international students a host of fun activities along its beautiful beaches.
