The Bournemouth Air Festival is just one example of a unique annual offering that is sure to entertain you from the skies. The average age in the town is just 34, and the young population has injected a certain level of vibrancy, partially attributed to the attraction of top tech and digital talent.
Want stories like this and more direct to your inbox? In-Depth: More on Hays. Related: Hays , culture , work-life balance , employers , Art , Bournemouth. Jenny Darmody became the deputy editor of Silicon Republic in , having worked as the careers editor until June She continuously buys more books than she can read in a lifetime and pretty stationery is her kryptonite.
She also believes seagulls to be the root of all evil and her baking is the stuff of legends. Sign up for our Daily Brief and never miss out on news, features and advice from Silicon Republic. Login Subscribe. The forest The seaside is not the only option for those who want to get away from the busy, urban town centre. The gardens Another scenic appeal to the location is its spectacular gardens.
The festivities While events such as Silicon Beach and BFX Festival are big digital events for those working within the space, Bournemouth also hosts plenty of events that will appeal to your fun, carefree side. Bung on your boots, pack a lunch and get yourself, your family, and your friends out to some of the awesome open spaces.
Enjoy the riverside jaunts, forests, walkways, historic castles and houses, rolling hills, coastline, and cycle trails. Perhaps you want to see the latest pop acts, comedians, or stage shows. You can choose from a host of venues, including the O2 Academy, which was once an old Victorian circus.
You can also enjoy cosy eateries, fine dining, bars, pubs, cafes, high street favourites, and quirky independents. The city is gloriously multicultural, which means you get your fill of food from practically any country you like. And if you want a comprehensive rundown of all the best venues in the area, DesignMyNight has you covered.
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Learn More. The cost of living in Bournemouth Bournemouth is one of the most expensive places to live in the UK source: LoveMoney , Electricity bills You can expect your electricity bills in Bournemouth to be a little bit above the UK average. View this post on Instagram. The city centre is also delightful. Getting in and out of Bournemouth Bournemouth is relatively easy to get in and out of, especially when you compare it to bigger cities.
The town is home to 26 primary schools, two grammar schools and ten secondary schools. There are also several independent schools as well as a further education college and two well-regarded universities. With seven miles of sandy beaches, the coastal town of Bournemouth offers a whole host of activities and attractions for you to enjoy. Bournemouth also has a popular high street with well-known shops and department stores, independent boutiques and restaurants and cafes.
Where Bournemouth now stands was just heathland until the early 19 th century. Lewis Tregonwell was regarded as the founder of Bournemouth in , when he visited the beach with his wife, who later persuaded him to build a house there.
Later in , Sir George Tapps-Gervis created a resort at Bournemouth with villas for families to hire during the summer months. By , a little village began to establish itself here, building work continued and the population grew. The famous Bournemouth pier started as a wooden jetty in , later being replaced by an iron version in
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