Alumhurst Road

Westbourne Summer Festival 2016 – Fri

Westbourne Summer Festival 2016 – Fri 12 August. 8-14 August is when the Westbourne Summer Festival 2016 is happening! Loads of events throughout the week – all with the aim of putting Westbourne firmly on the map. There is a massive choice of activities to enjoy, in many locations. Take a look at the list…

Westbourne Summer Festival 2016 – Thu

Westbourne Summer Festival 2016 – Thu 11 August. 8-14 August is when the Westbourne Summer Festival 2016 is happening! Loads of events throughout the week – all with the aim of putting Westbourne firmly on the map. There is a massive choice of activities to enjoy, in many locations. Take a look at the list…

Westbourne Summer Festival 2016 – Tue

Westbourne Summer Festival 2016 – Tue 9 August. 8-14 August is when the Westbourne Summer Festival 2016 is happening! Loads of events throughout the week – all with the aim of putting Westbourne firmly on the map. There is a massive choice of activities to enjoy, in many locations. Take a look at the list…

Westbourne Car Parks and Parking

Westbourne Car Parks and Parking. If you want to visit Westbourne, unless you are coming by public transport (see Bus Routes page), you are likely to want to find somewhere to park your car. There are five Westbourne Car Parks – four right in the main shopping centre. The other one is on the site…

A Brief Look at Holiday Accommodation in Westbourne

A Brief Look at Holiday Accommodation in Westbourne. Since the Victorian times, people have been coming to Bournemouth to enjoy the relaxation and health benefits of the area. As late as 1851, the entire population of Bournemouth only amounted to 695 people! Just 30 years later, it was nearly 17,000. Westbourne has also grown, and,…

Bournemouth Carers Support in Westbourne

Bournemouth Carers Support. Based in St Ambrose Cottage, next to Christ Church in Alumhurst Road, Westbourne, is the Bournemouth Carers Support service. Through the delightfully entitled “CRISP” (Carers Resource, Information and Support Programme), the service offers a range of help & support. There are many people (you may well be one yourself) who care for…

A brief look at Churches in Westbourne, Dorset

Churches in Westbourne, Dorset. For a relatively small area, there are perhaps more churches in Westbourne than you might expect. There are two substantial Church of England churches, as well as a Baptist Church and a Catholic Church. The former Methodist Church still stands, although no longer serving its original function. Today’s blog is intended…

Alumhurst Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth

Alumhurst Road. Stretching from the western end of Seamoor Road, Alumhurst Road runs all the way to the bottom of Alum Chine. It is largely residential, although there are a few businesses along the way. Starting at the northern end, it is dominated by the Libertine Pub which includes the Forge Pizza restaurant. Next to…