|
Bournemouth
Dating is part of the Dreamlovers dating service and
as such we are able to offer you the chance to date Dorset
single men and women,
assisting you in the search for your perfect Bournemouth match. If you'd
prefer to meet the man or woman of your dreams from an area away
from Dorset, our dating service extends to all the UK
regions, counties, cities and towns. So finding your ideal partner
couldn't be easier. Simply select that you're looking for a male or
female from the 'drop-down' menu above, the age range of the person
you'd like to meet and the postcode of area you'd prefer them to
live. If you live in Bournemouth, enter the first three digits of your
Bournemouth postcode* i.e. FY1, then click on the 'search' button
and you'll be able to view profiles with photos of local singles
looking for a date in Bournemouth and
Dorset. So whether you're
searching for love here in Dorset with Online Dating Dorset
or elsewhere in the UK,
you'll find that friends, fun and happiness are just a click away.
We've over a quarter of a million members and with many more joining
every day, your chances of finding romance on a Bournemouth
date and when dating throughout Dorset are excellent. Don't forget
it's FREE to register. So hurry - don't delay - find love with
Dorset
dating today. |
Bournemouth is located about 105 miles southwest of London at 50.72° N 1.88° W. A roundabout at the end of the Wessex Way called "County Gates" (but commonly known as Frizzell roundabout after the insurance brokers based there, now part of Liverpool Victoria friendly society) marks the historic border between Hampshire and Dorset, and also marks the border between Bournemouth and Poole.
Historically Bournemouth was part of Hampshire, with Poole just to the west of the border between the two counties. At the time of the 1974 local government re-organisation, it was considered desirable that the whole of the Poole/Bournemouth urban area should be part of the same county. Bournemouth therefore became part of the non-metropolitan county of Dorset on 1 April 1974. On April 1, 1997, Bournemouth became a unitary authority, independent from the county council. For the purposes of the Lieutenancy it remains part of the ceremonial county of Dorset.
The urban geography of Bournemouth is complex as the town merges with several other towns to form the South East Dorset conurbation which has a combined population of 383,713 the whole area being sufficiently populous to be one of the major retail and commercial centres in the south of England. As such the town adjoins Poole in the west and Christchurch in the east. To the north west of Bournemouth is the small town of Wimborne and to the north east is the settlement of Ferndown. Bournemouth International Airport lies to the north east of the town centre, towards Hurn. The town is intersected by the A338 dual carriageway, known as the "Wessex Way".
Although Bournemouth lies adjacent to the sea, the centre of the town lies inland - the commercial and civil heart of the town being "The Square". From the Square the gardens descend down to the seafront and the pier. Areas within Bournemouth itself include Bear Cross, Boscombe, Kinson, Pokesdown and Westbourne. Traditionally a large retirement town, Bournemouth (mostly the Northbourne, Southbourne and Tuckton areas of Bournemouth together with the Wallisdown, and Talbot Village areas of Poole) have seen massive growth in recent years, especially through the growth of students attending Bournemouth University (the administrative area and main campus of which is in fact located in Poole).
Bournemouth is located directly to the east of the "Jurassic Coast", a 95 mile section of beautiful and largely unspoilt coastline recently designated a World Heritage Site. Apart from the beauty of much of the coastline, the Jurassic Coast provides a complete geological record of the Jurassic period and a rich fossil record. Bournemouth itself overlooks Poole Bay and the Isle of Wight, which is visible from some vantage points. Bournemouth also has approximately 7 miles of sandy beaches that run from Christchurch in the east to Sandbanks in the west. The stretch of beach along Poole Bay does not all belonging to Bournemouth however, since its western part is in Poole.
Because of the coastal processes that operate in Poole Bay, the area is often used for surfing. An artificial reef (Europe's first) will be installed at Boscombe, in Bournemouth, between May and September 2007 using large sand-filled geotextile bags. The reef is being constructed as part of the larger Boscombe Spa Village development. Bournemouth also has several chines (e.g. Alum Chine) that lead down to the beaches and form a very attractive feature of the area. The beaches are themselves subdivided by groynes. from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bournemouth
|
|
|
|
Site Map |
Online Dating Services
|
Safe Dating Tips |
Online Adult Dating Bournemouth |
|
