The top student activities to do at Bournemouth
1) Take a ride on the Bournemouth Balloon
Take a ride on the highest attraction in Bournemouth, a giant hot air balloon with the best views of Bournemouth and the surrounding countryside and coastline. The attraction even offers student discounted tickets.
Location: The Lowe Gardens, Bournemouth, BH1 2AQ
2) Take a day trip to the Jurassic coast
Stretching from Exmouth in East Devon to Studland Bay in Dorset you have 96 miles of coastline to choose from. The coastline has many hidden rocky enclaves and beautiful beaches and is named after its outstanding geology which has provided one of the richest heritage sites for fossils and prehistoric remains. Many of the sites even look like something straight out of Jurassic park.
3) Visit Splashdown, the UK’s biggest waterpark
A short bus ride away from Bournemouth you have the UK’s biggest waterpark, Splashdown. Definitely a summer activity just make sure you avoid the school holidays to avoid the busiest times.
Location: Tower Retail Park, Poole BH12 4NY
4) Have a group day out at Go Ape
Just a short drive out from Go Ape, a treetop course, complete with zip lines, ropes, obstacles and more. A great day out for building camaraderie and pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. Don’t be worried if you’re scared of heights, the staff will help you and you have the safety that comes with wearing a harness.
Location: Horton Rd, Ashley Heath, Ringwood BH24 2ET
5) Enjoy the beach
If you’ve chosen to study at Bournemouth then it’s likely the nearby beaches and temperate climate may have played a role in your choice. Here we’ve listed a couple of our favourite beaches for you to visit:
Bournemouth Beach, Hengistbury Head Beach, Alum Chine Beach, Southbourne Beach & Mudeford Sandbank Beach
Best ways to make friends at University in Bournemouth
1) Join your University Freshers groups!
An active community of fresher students can be found prior to arriving at University through these online student chat groups listed on our website. Discussions range from university courses and student societies to welcome week queries and Bournemouth freshers nightlife plans.