LGBTQ+ guide to Bournemouth

Bournemouth is a coastal resort town and civil parish in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole unitary authority area, in the ceremonial county of Dorset, on the south coast of England. At the 2021 census, the built-up area had a population of 196,455, making it the largest town in Dorset.

Top LGBTQ+ venues in Bournemouth

Plan your trip

Check the country safety guide before you go, and browse queer-friendly hotels and queer villages for a place to stay.