Bournemouth Gardens Tennis Centre

There's a proper tennis facility tucked away in Bournemouth Gardens, and it's exactly what you'd expect - well-maintained courts, coaching available, and a no-nonsense approach to the game. Nothing flashy, just decent infrastructure for anyone wanting to play a serious match or brush up their serve.

This is squarely for the tennis crowd. If your family holiday includes keen players or you're staying nearby and fancy a proper game rather than a knockabout, it's worth knowing about. Casual players looking for a fun afternoon activity might find it a touch formal, but serious players will appreciate the standard of the courts and facilities.

Christchurch sits just down the road, which means you're well-placed for exploring that stretch of the Dorset coast. If you're based at Meadowbank Holidays - only 3.9 miles away - you could easily arrange a couple of hours here without it eating into your beach time. Oakdene Forest Park over at Shorefield Holidays (6.2 miles) is also within easy reach if you're mixing sports with forest walks and caravan-park life.

Be aware you'll need to check ahead on booking requirements and court availability. It's not the sort of place you just turn up to without confirming you can actually get a slot. Worth the minor admin if tennis is genuinely on your holiday agenda.