Event summary

New to Bournemouth? Not to worry, join us for a fun-filled Town Tour as we explore Bournemouth town centre and the surrounding areas. This tour is the perfect opportunity to discover the hidden gems and local hotspots of our vibrant town. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere as you stroll through the bustling streets, our beautiful beach. Our town tour will not only give you the opportunity to meet new students but also help you answer all your questions about university life and Bournemouth town, your new home. Don't miss out on this exciting adventure and get your FREE ticket today!

Location

We will meet for the tour at The Old Fire Station (TOFS), 36 Holdenhurst Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH8 8AD at 11:50pm. This is our Student Union nightclub and a great place to kick off the tour.

We will then make our way through Lansdowne towards the beachfront and pier, through the Gardens, ending up in town!

Transport

If you live in any of our Lansdowne accommodations TOFS is only a short walk from your doorstep.

If you live in Atlantic House, you can take a short bus ride into Lansdowne (either the M2 or 1A).

If you live in Student Village, take the U1 bus to Holdenhurst Road to meet outside TOFS.

If you live in Corfe House, take the M1, M2 or 17 bus from Poole bus station to Holdenhurst Road. Alternatively, take the U2 to Talbot campus and switch to the U1 to Holdenhurst Road.

What to bring

A bottle of water to stay hydrated!
A comfy pair of shoes for walking
Suitable clothing, wrap up warm!
Your purse or wallet if you want to buy a snack en route

Accessibility Overview

This event includes a lot of walking, including uneven terrain, steep hills and stairs. The East Cliff Zigzag which is part of the route includes a steep downhill slope (without handrail) and steps. If you have questions regarding the accessibility of the event please see the accessibility disclosure below.

Accessibility Disclosure

At ReslifeBU we aim to organise and deliver as many fully accessible events as possible. However, we recognise that this is not always possible, so, if you have any questions regarding the accessibility of this, or any other, event, we encourage you to contact us at reslife@bournemouth.ac.uk and we would welcome the opportunity to discuss these with you.

WhatsApp group Disclosure

By purchasing a ticket to this event, you have consented to ResLifeBU creating a WhatsApp group chat with other participants. This means that we will add your mobile number to the group chat for this event, and therefore, your number will be visible to others in the group. The WhatsApp group will be managed by our events team and used to give you the full details of the event, including any changes. The WhatsApp group will be deleted within 24hrs after the event has taken place, unless students at the event request photos that have been taken –in this case, the group chat will stay live for 7 days, and then deleted. If you do not use WhatsApp, or if you don’t want your mobile number used for this purpose, please do not purchase this ticket through Eventbrite. Instead, email bsmalls@bournemouth.ac.uk to book your ticket. We will then use your email to confirm your space, and update you with any changes to the event, as we do within the WhatsApp group.

January Arrivals Town Tour