Bournemouth Town Hall, Grade II listed town hall in Bournemouth, England
Bournemouth Town Hall is a grand building in French Renaissance style featuring elaborate stonework, several turrets, and a curved main facade. The structure occupies a prominent location facing Bourne Avenue and Braidley Road, shaping the town's visual identity.
The building opened in 1885 as the Mont Dore Hotel and was converted to a military hospital during World War I. It became the town's administrative center in 1921 when it was adopted as the town hall.
The building hosts important civic celebrations where new citizens are welcomed and the mayor is formally installed into office. These occasions bring the community together to mark local traditions and shared identity.
The town hall is accessible during weekday business hours and offers administrative services to the public. Visitors should approach from the main entrance facing the central streets for straightforward access to the building's services.
Beneath the building lies a nuclear bunker constructed during the 1980s as a potential refuge for government officials during Cold War tensions. This hidden structure reflects the security concerns of that era.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
