Victorian Bournemouth TownTrail

Start at the Royal Bath Hotel

What is this hotel’s claim to fame?

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Follow Westover Road until you reach the Bournemouth Arcade

On the way you will walk past the Pavilion Theatre. Which pantomime will be performed this year?____________________________________________________

What is the name of the bookshop in the Arcade?____________________________________________________

Head towards St. Peter’s Church via Gervis Place

What is the name of the pub opposite the church?

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In the grounds of St. Peter’s you will find the grave of the author Mary Shelley. What was the name of her famous Gothic horror novel?

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On her grave are the names of her parents. Who are they?

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Head up the path from Mary Shelley’s grave and you will find the grave of the founder of Bournemouth. What is his name?____________________________________________________________

Walk down Old Christchurch Road to The Square

Which legendary aquatic creature can you see on the ground?

Walk up Bourne Avenue to the Town Hall

What was this building before it became the Town Hall?_________________________________________________________

Walk across the road to the cenotaph

Two animals guard this war memorial. What are they? ______________________________

Walk back through the Central Gardens to the Square and on to the Lower Gardens

Which famous landmark is missing from the gardens?________________________________________________

Walk down through the Lower Gardens to Pier Approach

What is the name of the famous fish and chip restaurant nearby?______________________________________________________

Walk along the West Cliff to the Highcliff Hotel

Which famous Gothic horror author stayed at this hotel when he first moved to Bournemouth?

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Return to the Pier to meet the other Pangea students and staff