News

We are delighted to announce that for the second year running, Boscombe Chine Gardens has been awarded Best Large Park in the South & South East in the England in Bloom competition.

In addition to this Boscombe Chine Gardens also won an individual gold for the second year running!

Our score was a fantastic 97% so well done to Bournemouth Parks and all those who volunteer their time or support the work within the gardens.

Welcome

Friends of Boscombe Chine Gardens was inaugurated and constitutionalised on the 3rd July 2002.  Our primary objective is to enhance & conserve Boscombe Chine Gardens for the enjoyment of the community  & visitors.

Our intention is for Boscombe Chine Gardens to be a place where everyone from toddlers to grown-ups, can visit to enjoy the landscaped and natural gardens, associated wildlife and various amenities.

• Located within Boscombe Chine are wonderful three dimensional bedding displays alongside traditional bedding and innovative herbaceous planting schemes.



• A splendid 1890's lodge is situated at the northern end of the chine close to the terraced Clock Café and 18 hole Mini-golf course.



• We also have a Multi Use Games Area where basketball and football are played.



• Further down the gardens is an interpretation of the original circular spa shelter with a conical, oak shingled roof that acts as a stop off point for the Bournemouth land train.



• There is also an enclosed children's play area with an innovative water play feature.



• Boscombe Chine Gardens is proud to be Bournemouth's 10th Local Nature Reserve.



• Holder of a prestigious green flag award since 2007.



• The southern entrance to Boscombe Chine is located opposite Boscombe Pier and is easily identified by a second circular spa shelter and information board.