Southbourne

Southbourne is a suburb of Bournemouth. It is the most easterly part of the borough, between Boscombe and Christchurch, Dorset. The area was previously known as Stourfield. Strictly Southbourne refers to the area near to the coast; areas further inland are West Southbourne, Tuckton and Wick. In 1766, Edmund Bott had a Georgian mansion built to the east of Pokesdown village, commanding fine views of Christchurch Harbour and he named it Stourfield House. One of the most celebrated inhabitants of Stourfield House was Mary Eleanor Bowes, Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne.

Stourfield House later became a care home, looking after servicemen who had been injured in the Great War. Today only the front steps survive, leading to a block of flats in Douglas Mews, and marked by a Blue Plaque. The focal point of the community is Southbourne Crossroads. At this crossroads are a public house, a café and a two newsagents. For activity in the local area, Seafield Gardens offers bowls, tennis and a water-tower. One tourist feature of Southbourne is the Cliff railway between the clifftop coastal road and the promenade and beach. This provides very easy access to Southbourne's Blue Flag beach, from which it is possible to reach the beaches at Boscombe and Bournemouth. The easternmost part of the coast is called Hengistbury Head.

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  • Cliff House2009-06-27

    Located in Southbourne, Dorset, England, United Kingdom

    Cliff HouseCliff House, located in Southbourne, dates from the 1880s, and houses 14 bedrooms spread over two floors, Standard and Superior rooms, Conference Facilities, Conservatory and Restaurant - Breakfast, evening meal, Sunday Carvery and midweek specials. Wheel Chair Access. READ MORE

  • The Woodside Guest House2009-06-27

    Located in Southbourne, Dorset, England, United Kingdom

    The Woodside Guest HouseThe Woodside Guest House is a small family run licensed non smoking guest house, offering Bed, Breakfast and optional Evening Meal located in Southbourne, England. Southbourne's highly acclaimed 'Blue Flag' beach is only 2 minutes walk away, from The Woodside Guest House, offering 7 miles of sandy beaches and safe bathing. The promenade can be reached by either a zigzag path or for those not feeling so energetic, a cliff lift.READ MORE

  • Southbourne Farm Shop2009-06-27

    Located in Southbourne, Dorset, England, United Kingdom

    Southbourne Farm ShopSouthbourne Farm Shop, located in Southbourne, stock an excellent selection of fresh quality produce in our Farm Shop, our intention being to offer delicious and diverse products that you may not find elsewhere, while at the same time ensuring you can buy all your weekly essentials as part of your shopping visit. Kezie Foods sausages and burgers; choose from kangaroo, ostrich, wild boar, venison, and springbuck. For vegetarian alternatives, we now stock three delicious flavours of sausages?READ MORE