Bournemouth is on the south coast of England in the county
of Dorset, approximately 100 miles (160 km) from London.
Road travelling time from London Heathrow Airport, via the
M3 Motorway, A27 and A338 dual carriageways, is about 90 minutes,
London Gatwick 2 hours, and Bournemouth International Airport
is just a few minutes drive.
Ashleigh Hotel is a short walk from the main Railway and Coach
Stations. From Southcote Road, all the amenities of Town and
Seaside are close to hand, including theatres, shopping centres
and the Bournemouth International Centre. Bournemouth's superb
award winning sandy beaches are accessible via a level walk
to the cliff top and thence the Cliff Lift if desired or, for
the energetic - the "Zig-Zag"!
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Ideal Base for Sightseeing
Bournemouth is the ideal base for short trips to see the attractions
of Poole Quay and historic Christchurch with its Castle ruins
and Norman Priory; Corfe Castle and Swanage (linked by restored
steam railway) in the Purbecks; the ancient New Forest, now
a National Park, and Beaulieu where the National Motor Museum
is located. Local coach companies offer a wide itinerary and
much of the locality can be enjoyed from open-top buses.
For holidaymakers interested in exploring a little further
- Salisbury Cathedral with Britain's tallest spire, world famous
prehistoric Stonehenge, and Weymouth are each about an hour's
drive; the historic Roman Baths at Bath about an hour and three
quarters; the Isle of Wight is a very pleasant short car ferry
trip from Lymington Harbour; and the Channel Islands are an
exciting day excursion via Poole.
For a visual insight to our local tourist attractions
see our Sightseeing Page.
