Bournemouth has been a popular holiday destination since the Victorians discovered its long beaches and developed the beautiful parks that still win awards today. Car hire from Bournemouth is a great way to discover all the history in the local area – the south coast is famous for its beautiful castles and churches. If it's shopping that interests you, Castle Point shopping centre is five miles from the town centre, and Bournemouth itself has a great selection of shops. You can also explore the beautiful suburbs like Charminster and Westbourne, where there are more great restaurants and boutique shops.
Bournemouth is a great town, and is surrounded by some really interesting places worth jumping in a car to visit. Car hire from Bournemouth could take you to Boscombe, which also has a pier, and lots of independent shops as well as some fantastic restaurants. The New Forest National Park can be reached in about 30 minutes. The New Forest was favoured by William the Conqueror in 1079 as hunting land. Take a trip up to the New Forest, there are miles of untouched countryside for you to explore.
