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Lower Gardens

Bournemouth, England
Ranked #3 of 16 attractions in Bournemouth
4.5 of 5 stars 92 Reviews
Type: Gardens, Parks
Most recent review
- 24 May 2012
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Erith
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20 reviews 20 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

A short stroll from both the pier and the town these delightful gardens, complete with stream and well maintained flower beds are a haven. Despite having the observation balloon and crazy golf in the gardens there is an feel of quiet and tranquility. More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

loving the crazy golf course and found the bournemouth eye balloon interesting to look at and watch people go up in More

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U.K.
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19 reviews 19 reviews
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

I love the way the gardens run through the centre of the town to the pier and the gardens are a nice reminder of Bournemouth's history. More

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Poole, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

it is an amazing space always busy plenty going on and on the way to the award winning beach. upper gardens are great too. lucky to have such a nice area in our town More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

a very relaxing place to walk through the gardens were very colourful, there were cafes for refreshments More

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Sevenoaks, United Kingdom
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19 reviews 19 reviews
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

my 9 year old daughter and i did the hot air balloon ride which was amazing after she was so nerveous once we were up in the air she said it was the best day of her life and loved the experience More

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Poole, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Well mantained; smooth easy walkng, dog-friendly, always a treat. More

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Waterlooville, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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The Lower gardens at Bournemout are a timeless piece of our inheritance and culture. Since a child i have enjoyed the gardens, and now aged 65, the are still a source of enjoyment and simple pleasure. There is always something going on - least not of all , the tireless efforts by staff who keep the gardens immaculate. The ballon.... More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Gardens were lovely and well kept. plenty of benches to sit down if needing rest. More

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Shoreham by Sea, United Kingdom
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18 reviews 18 reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Well landscaped and kept. A free aviary at the top is one of the few things you can do in Bournemouth without paying. The balloon viewing platform looks fun but wasn't operating when we were there. More

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