Bournemouth, once saddled with the reputation of a blue-rinse paradise, is in the process of reinventing itself as a kind of south coast Ibiza. With a host of belting nightclubs and a multitude of cool and trendy bars to go to beforehand, they are all within easy walking distance of each other. Bournemouth's nightlife is top drawer.
Bournemouth also boasts some of the best activity centres in the country nearby and, with the beach to recover on come Sunday, Bournemouth is a superb option for hen parties.