Russell-Cotes Museum Bournemouth: A Victorian Seaside Treasure
Discover Bournemouth’s extraordinary Victorian seaside museum, with spectacular interiors, remarkable art, lovely gardens and practical tips on tickets, parking and accessibility.
Inside Russell-Cotes Museum: A Victorian House That Refused to Be Ordinary
Step inside Bournemouth’s extraordinary Russell-Cotes Museum, where Victorian grandeur meets a painted Greek-mythology ceiling, a celestial glass dome, lavish drawing rooms and one wonderfully misplaced Parthenon Frieze.
Annie and Merton Russell-Cotes: The Story Behind Bournemouth’s Museum
From a Glasgow wedding to a spectacular Bournemouth seaside mansion, discover the remarkable lives of Annie and Merton Russell-Cotes, their famous friendships, worldwide adventures and lasting museum legacy.
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery: Paintings, Drama and Unexpected Treasures in Bournemouth
Some museums are full of beautiful things. The Russell-Cotes Art Gallery in Bournemouth is full of beautiful things, mysterious things,
Russell-Cotes Gardens in Bournemouth: A Tropical Secret Above the Sea
Palm trees, a Japanese-inspired red bridge, a Victorian grotto and gorgeous views over Bournemouth Bay. Discover the tropical garden created for one of Dorset’s most extraordinary seaside homes.
Victorian Gothic at Russell-Cotes: A Halloween Evening in Bournemouth
Step inside Bournemouth’s Russell-Cotes Museum after dark for a Victorian Gothic Halloween evening featuring dramatic readings, live music and mysterious stories. Find ticket prices, times, parking and booking details for Friday 30 October 2026.
Southbourne Pumpkin Fest 2026: Free Halloween Fun in Bournemouth
Southbourne Grove celebrates Halloween with a free Pumpkin Fest on Saturday 31 October 2026. Expect a pumpkin trail, creative activities, fancy dress and family entertainment. Find out what’s happening, where to go and the best nearby parking options.
Walk of the Dead Hengistbury Head: A Halloween History Walk
An atmospheric Halloween walk exploring ancient burial practices, Bronze Age history and the night sky at Hengistbury Head. Join the Walk of the Dead on Saturday 31 October 2026. Includes ticket prices, meeting point, parking information and booking details.
Free Things to Do Near Bournemouth This Weekend: 30 October–1 November 2026
Looking for free things to do near Bournemouth this weekend? Discover six budget-friendly outings for 30 October–1 November 2026, with indoor alternatives for rainy weather, historic ruins, exhibitions and peaceful nature walks.