But it’s not only people that settle in thanks to a string of luxury hotels, there’s also a thriving ecosystem on these picturesque precipices. Again, there’s a calendar of events and walks throughout the year if you need a bit of guidance.īournemouth is also well known for its majestic clifftops. The centre and its staff will help you to explore the Stour Valley Nature Reserve and uncover all its wonderful flora and fauna. There’s a team of rangers based nearby at Kingfisher Barn and a visitor centre which opened in May 2016. Look out for Cetti’s warbler, kingfishers and otters! It was one of the first to be awarded a green flag and incorporates a two mile stretch of riverside walks, meadows, hedgerows and woodland. The Stour Valley on the north-west edge of Bournemouth is a riverside nature reserve. There’s even a programme of guided walks and outdoor events throughout the year. If you don’t know your nuthatches from your natterjacks, fear not! You’ll find help and information at the Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre. Hengistbury Head is a favourite of wildlife enthusiasts and you’ll find a whole host of animals, insects, reptiles and amphibians scuttling about this historic headland. There are hundreds of different species in and around the resort and our nature reserves are also home to some very rare and special creatures. These areas host a wide variety of habitats, from heathland and woods to meadows and marshland, which makes it the perfect place for plants and animals to set up home. Bournemouth might be famous for its golden sand, but did you know that we’ve got over 100 parks and public spaces, including 10 nature reserves? We’re also proud to have four SSSIs (sites of specific scientific interest) – Hengistbury Head, Kinson Common, Southbourne Overcliff and Turbary Common.
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