Back to Bournemouth

Bournemouth was first developed in the 19th Century by Lewis Tregonwell, who built a house near the beach for his wife. Before this, Bournemouth consisted of mostly beach and heathland for cattle. Bournemouth continued to develop into a village and town in the 19th Century, with commercial shops and the Winter and Pleasure Gardens being the main attractions in the late 1800s. By the end of the 19th Century Bournemouth beach had become a popular holiday destination for middle and upper-class tourists. As a result, Sir George Tapps-Gervis built a Bournemouth sea-side resort. The first of many.

Bournemouth town has lots of history, spread across many centuries, as well as many popular attractions. Bournemouth beach and pier are the main tourist attraction of the town and brings in many visitors, not only from other areas of the UK but also other countries. The Bournemouth Gardens, Pavilion Theatre and Russell-Cotes Museum are other attractions the entice people to the area. There are many different attractions, all with their own histories, that make Bournemouth an interesting and exciting town to visit.

These attractions and locations make Bournemouth an excellent place for filming and has been featured in films and TV shows in the past. The local facilities including two bus stations, a train station, restaurants, hotels, film and photography studios to hire, make Bournemouth and easy place to navigate, and offers help with equipment, accommodation and transport for those looking to film in the town.