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Lower Gardens, Bournemouth

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Sought out for its cultivated beauty since the Victorian era, Lower Gardens gave birth to a whole town. The gardens are split into three areas: The Lower Gardens play host to concerts and events, the Central Gardens are in the center of town, and the Upper Gardens retain much of their Victorian character. Visit the Alum Chine for award-winning tropical gardens near the sea, and the Pinewalk for the soothing smell of pine trees. You'll also find a rock garden, innumerable flower varieties, and leisurely sporting. For golf, visit Meyrick Park, where you'll also find outdoor bowling. Arrange to visit Lower Gardens and other attractions in Bournemouth using our Bournemouth trip itinerary planning site .

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By Tigger1013 On March 26, 2018

Although I am not a garden person it is easy to see that alot of work has gone into keeping these gardens and it is a pleasure to see the respect they have from the visitors by there not being any lit... more »
By Standeasytim On March 23, 2018

Unfortunately or fortunately depending on your view it is the place to go and smoke canabis. It is rife the police have turned a blind eye. more »
By Mandy P On March 12, 2018

This place is amazing to walk around day or night ... it as a lot to look at and at night as some amazing lights it’s well worth a visit more »

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By Timothy Bond On April 22, 2018

Nice open green area to escape from a busy city centre. It's broken down into sections and is near toilets teas and ice creams. Also has a beautiful band stand which regularly has music in the summer months. A nice place to simply chill out with a good book and Basque in the sun.

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By Steve Harty On May 7, 2018

Council seem to be doing an excellent job here really put some effort in lots of going on just need to get rid of that horrid bird aviary always hated it apart from that really nice place to go more and more pop up places definitely worth checking out was great to go there today and get away from the crowds down on the beach and some really good tunes as you will see from these videos

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