February Half Term 2026
Still looking to get away this February Half Term?
We still have rooms available.
Bournemouth is an ideal location for family holidays and Alum Chine
makes it even better. Alum Chine is close to the chic shopping arcade and
eateries of Westbourne and is a mere 20 minute stroll along the prom to Bournemouth
Pier and town centre in one direction – or to the famous Sandbanks and Poole Harbour
in the other.
We offer a variety of family accommodation rooms sleeping from 3 – 5 people.
We also have interconnecting rooms available and kids under three stay FREE!!!
We also have an indoor swimming pool and games room, there is always
plenty to do around the hotel!
To book, please call our Reception Team on 01202 763653 or
book via our website
Dining in our hotel
With stunning sea views and only a short stroll to the sandy beaches of Alum
Chine, our Cunarder Conservatory Restaurant in Bournemouth is open every day
for Breakfast and Dinner. The menus are Modern British/European with a focus on
local seasonal produce, fine ingredients and tasty, delicious dishes. We are confident
you will leave us impressed and planning to return.
Breakfast is served Monday- Friday 07:30am-10:00am
Saturday & Sunday 08:00am-10:30am
Dinner is served Monday-Sunday 19:00pm-20:45pm
The Bridge Bar & Grill – Local bar with lovely views of Alum Chine and
Bournemouth Bay. Enjoy a quiet drink in The Bridge Bar & Grill. Designed in Art
Deco style, you can sit back and take in the lovely views over the woods of Alum
Chine and far out to sea. For informal eating, The Bridge Bar & Grill offers tasty
snacks and light meals including our homemade pizzas.
Dinner in served every evening Monday-Sunday 17:00pm-20:45pm
We also offer a children’s menu, which is available in both the restaurant and
The Bridge Bar and Grill.
Our Top Picks of Bournemouth Attractions
Alum Chine Play Space
Located a short walk from the hotel, the play park was inspired around a treasure
island and features a number of adventurous play equipment. A great place for
your children to burn some energy off and get some fresh air!
Bournemouth Pier
While in Bournemouth why not visit Bournemouth Pier, which offers a wide
variety of indoor and outdoor activities!!
Rock Reef – An all-weather Indoor Activity Attraction for the whole family located
at the end of Bournemouth Pier, includes 28 Clip n Climb fun – themed climbing
walls providing exciting challenges for all the family. Other activities including a
Vertical Slide Drop, a ‘Leap of Faith’ jumping challenge, a High Line High Ropes
Aerial Obstacle Course and the Pier Cave which is a 65-linear metre indoor fun
cave experience.
For the thrill-seekers, be brave and enjoy their awesome Pier Zip – the world’s first
pier-to-shore zip wire, a unique and unforgettable experience.
Keep the kids entertained over half term whatever the weather
Find out how to book here
Pier Amusements – A fun filled family day out, where you will find a wide range of
entertainment machines and amusements.
Check out their website for more information and attractions.
Local Attractions
Historian
Tank Museum – Adventure Quest – Enjoy the biggest day out in history at Dorset’s largest
indoor attraction, featuring interactive exhibitions, 300 tanks, and fun-filled activities for
kids. Follow the Adventure Quest trail, tackle challenges throughout the Museum, and
earn a prize at the end. Plus, get hands-on with Ozobot robots and put your coding skills to
the test! Click Here for more info
If you’re into aircrafts and wanting to step into a pilot’s shoes for the day, then this is the museum for you!
Bournemouth Aviation Museum is different to other Museums, it offers a “hands-on” experience.
Visitors of all ages are encouraged to climb into the aircrafts. Imagine what it is like to be a pilot! Check out https://www.bamhurn.org/ for more details.
Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum; Check out the Museum based in the last Victorian house to be left in England! https://russellcotes.com/
How about a visit to the National Trust’s Kingston Lacy?
An elegant 17th Century Italian styled country mansion set in attractive formal gardens with extensive parkland to explore. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kingston-lacy
Animal Lovers
Channel your inner Nemo and go marvel at fascinating creatures from above and below the waves!
Come face to face with sharks, turtles, stingrays, a crocodile, jellyfish, clownfish, and the very cute otter family at the Bournemouth Oceanarium. https://www.oceanarium.co.uk/
Why not try Farmer Palmers, a farm with a difference?
Not only do they offer the typical farm animals that you can handle or feed, but they also
have an array of other activities including a sand and water play area, a trim trail, tractor
rides, bouncy castle, go-karts, indoor soft play, a barn full of tunnels and slides amongst
hay bales and the list goes on.
Check out their website for more info or to book
Do you find Alpacas adorable? How about the opportunity to take them for a walk or getting up close and personal and helping to feed them?
Hope Farm Alpaca Rescue offer just that. https://hope-farm-alpaca-rescue
You could take a walk or a cycle, following the trails through the New Forest and
incorporate a visit to the New Forest Reptile Centre while you are there. Here, they help
protect rare snakes and lizards and encourage the re-introduction of these animals across
the country. Check out the website for opening times and location: https://www.forestryengland.uk/new-forest-reptile-centre
