Welcome to Southbourne Lifestyle 24 - Guide to Southbourne in Dorset

Welcome to Southbourne Lifestyle...

Located on the beautiful Dorset coast, Southbourne is a laid-back seaside suburb of Bournemouth known for its golden beaches, independent cafés, and welcoming community. Offering a more relaxed alternative to Bournemouth’s bustling town centre, Southbourne has become a favourite destination for locals and visitors seeking a blend of coastal charm and contemporary living.

Latest News & Features

Events Guide | What’s On

Cocktails, Comedy and Community at Conker Distillery in Southbourne

Discover Conker Distillery in Southbourne, where we enjoyed an evening of cocktails, comedy and community whil...

Food & Drink HIGHLIGHTS

Welcome to South Coast Muscle Fuel - Tuckton’s New Modern Butcher

Discover South Coast Muscle Fuel, Tuckton’s new modern butcher offering quality fresh meat, personalised prote...

Property News & Highlights

From First-Time Buyer to Forever Home: Southbourne Property Experts

From securing a first mortgage and choosing the right part of Southbourne to conveyancing, upsizing and creati...

Guide to Buying Property

A Guide to Living in Southbourne: The Best Areas, Lifestyle and What to Expect

Discover what it’s like living in Southbourne, one of Bournemouth’s most popular coastal neighbourhoods. Explo...

What's On Every Week

What’s On in Southbourne This Week: Music and Entertainment | 4 - 10 September 2026

Find out what’s on in Southbourne this week with our guide to live music, DJs, quiz nights and weekly entertai...

Italian & Pizza Restaurants

Think Outside the Dough Box: Dorset's Mobile Pizzeria Bringing Communities Together

Discover The Dough Box, a family run mobile pizzeria serving authentic Neapolitan pizzas at Café Riva, Conker...

Cafes & Coffee Shops

Southbourne's Cliff Top Café With Views Worth Staying For

Discover Café Riva, Southbourne's much loved clifftop café serving illy coffee, all day dining, New Forest ice...

Local Life

The Royal Arcade Boscombe: A Different Side of Boscombe

Discover Boscombe’s historic Royal Arcade, where independent shops, vintage finds, cafés, creative markets and...

Food & Drink - Wine & Dine

A Little Taste of Spain in Southbourne

Discover a little taste of Spain in Southbourne, where traditional tapas, golden paella, refreshing sangria an...

Shopping INSPIRATIONS

Southbourne Boutiques to Build Your Summer Look

Discover five independent Southbourne shops that can help us create a complete summer look, from colourful clo...

Fitness & Wellness FEATURES

Feel-Good Fitness Classes in Southbourne

Discover five feel-good fitness classes to try in and around Southbourne, from small-group Pilates and beach y...

Family Activities & Days Out

Five Southbourne Places to Visit During a Heatwave

Discover five of the best places to visit in Southbourne during a heatwave, from early-morning swims at Southb...