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Sightseeing Saturday: Bournemouth

Saturday 27 September 2025

9am - 8pm

Bournemouth

Sightseeing Saturday: Bournemouth

Explore one of the UK's most beautiful coastal cities!

Please note this event is open to Current UH Students only!

Event Highlights

🏖️ Fun day out: Bournemouth has been voted to have one of the best beaches in the UK! With a 7 mile long stretch of beautiful golden sands and clear blue sea it is the perfect day out. With lots to do, take a trip to the Oceanarium, walk around the Lower Gardens, a ride on the Big Wheel or walk down the pier, this is a Sightseeing Saturday not to miss!

 

Why You Should Attend

🌏 Meet Fellow Students: This is a fantastic opportunity to meet and mingle with other new students, including those from around the world. Share your experiences, make new friends and build a sense of community while visiting Bournemouth.

🎉 Cultural Experience: Experience a vibrant British city, taking a day out of Hatfield. 

😊 Relax & Enjoy: Take a break from your studies and enjoy a leisurely day exploring Bournemouth.

 

Anything Else You Need to Know

🚌 Coach Pick Up: Coach pick-up will be located outside the Students' Union Office on College Lane. All purchased ticket holders will be emailed closer to the time regarding extra details they need to be aware of.

🎫 Ticket Cost: Tickets are just £17, which covers a direct return journey from College Lane Campus to Bournemouth and back! This is a great deal as a single train ticket from Hatfield to Bournemouth ranges between £30-£40 and involves 2 transfers.

 

Bournemouth wheelBournemouth pier and beachBeach huts

 

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This event is part of Freshers 2025! Freshers is a time for new students & those returning from over the summer to settle into Uni life at Herts. We're running a range of events, both daytime & night-time, that you can get involved with to make friends & create memories to last a lifetime! 

Not based on this campus? No worries! We have a shuttle bus that takes you between College Lane Campus & de Havilland Campus & the best part? It's completely free!

Open to Uni of Herts students and staff with a valid ticket. Please note that tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable and non-exchangeable. View the full Terms & Conditions here

TICKETS

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Tickets

£18.00 (1st Release)

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