It was originally intended to be a rival resort but it was soon swallowed up by the growing conurbation and became part of Bournemouth in In Pokesdown was still a small village with a population of only Ten years later, it had gained its own railway station and numbers had grown to 1, In it was given an urban district council in recognition of its rapidly growing size and by was home to 5, people. It too was made part of Bournemouth in Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra was founded in , the first library was opened in and the Bournemouth Echo started publication in By the population of Bournemouth had reached 59, and the first electric trams started ferrying people around the town.
The Pavilion - now a popular venue for touring shows, West End hits and pantomime - was built in In the boundaries of Bournemouth were extended again to include Kinson, Wallisdown and Holdenhurst.
However, in Bournemouth was afflicted by a typhoid epidemic. In many schoolchildren were evacuated from Portsmouth and Southampton to Bournemouth. It was hoped that they would be safe from the horrors of the Second World War but Bournemouth did not escape bombing entirely and people were killed. Now an world class concert and exhibition venue, Bournemouth International Centre was built in Bournemouth was made a unitary authority in and the historic Town Hall building is home to Bournemouth Borough Council which includes the Tourism Marketing, Events and Destination Development teams.
Tourism remains an important industry in Bournemouth and in recent years has been complemented by the rise of other sectors such as finance, insurance and digital industries. Bournemouth is a prosperous town with a wealth of accommodation facilities, visitor attractions, bars and restaurants. Its population stands at , Mudeford has an intriguing history of smuggling over the centuries and the picturesque quay is….
Skip To Main Content. Sign Up for E-newsletter. Bournemouth East Beach year Amusement Fair, bathing huts and horses on the beach. Bournemouth University was founded in — it had previously been a polytechnic. Prev 1 Mudeford Next. Searching For What's On. Any date in the future. Things to Do. Add Room. Number of results:. Print Page Email Page. Follow Us Facebook Instagram Twitter. Copyright Bournemouth Tourism. At the start of the pier is a popular amusement arcade and a number of outlets selling all those holiday goodies including seaside rock, candy floss and ice-creams!
The beautiful Aruba Restaurant and Bar overlooks the pier and offers a wide range of cocktails and delicious meals. They have an outside seating area, which is just an idyllic spot to sit, relax and watch the world go by! Key West Restaurant is located towards the end of the pier and is a great place to unwind with a refreshing drink or a scrumptious meal. In fact it was more of a wooden jetty and was soon destroyed by storms. In work started on a new timber pier and on 17th September the new pier was finally opened by local land owner, Sir George Gervis, and visitors were charged 1 pence to enter.
Sadly storms and wood boring beetles weakened the pier, making it shorter, until it finally had to close in However Bournemouth was now a popular tourist destination and it was felt that a new and stronger pier was needed.
Eugenius Birch who was the most famous pier designer in the world was commissioned to design it. The pier was officially opened on 11th August by the Lord Mayor of London. A bandstand was added in , rowing boats became available to hire and pleasure steamers would offer trips. It became so popular that between and the pier was extended to over feet. Other facilities including a refreshment stall, seating and newspaper stall were gradually added and the military bands would play most days.
A hard wearing teak decking was installed in when the roller-skating craze hit town and a spring board added at the end for diving off the pier! In a solarium was added to buildings at the end of the pier due to the rising popularity of sunbathing.
However World War II saw the pier being officially closed in July and it was partially demolished by blowing up the last three spans of the pier. This was common with many piers in the country at that time as a precaution against German invasion during the war. The pier re-opened in and the current pier theatre was constructed in along with the present bar and cafe with the pier head having to be reinforced to take the weight of the seat theatre. In plans were drawn up to restore the pier once again with the old ironwork being replaced by durable concrete.
The Showbar nightclub was added along with an amusement arcade and shop units. In private operators took over the day to day running of the pier and the old Showbar nightclub became a restaurant.
Today the pier still retains its unique character and a stroll along it is highly recommended. The ongoing maintenance and repairs are partially funded by the admission prices prices correct April :. Please note that these toll prices are subject to change at any time and season tickets are not valid during Air Festival dates.
Bournemouth Pier is owned and run by Openwide International Ltd who operate on a 20 year lease from the council. The company are a coastal regeneration specialist and their aim for Bournemouth Pier is to provide adults and children with healthy exercise, adventure and challenges in a fun and safe environment.
Click here to visit the Bournemouth Pier website. Phone: About Photos Map. You will also find a small beach shop, just in case you have forgotten those beach essentials! The new pier would be feet long and feet long at its widest point and built of iron. Share
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