Traditional county: Dorset · Unitary authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · Region: South West
Explore Bourne Valley, Dorset with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Bourne Valley map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | Bourne Valley |
| Traditional County | Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 50.736088 |
| Longitude | -1.916512 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
The rolling chalk downs that frame Bourne Valley contribute to its distinctive rural character. It lies 3.3 km west-north-west of Bournemouth (from Bournemouth: bearing 301°T, OS grid SZ 059 929). Historically, the area's economy was shaped by agriculture, with farming remaining a significant presence in the surrounding countryside. Modern Bourne Valley is primarily a residential suburb, offering a quieter lifestyle while remaining close to the amenities of its larger neighbour. The natural landscape, with its open fields and pockets of woodland, provides ample opportunity for walking and enjoying the South West's scenic beauty. While lacking grand historical structures, Bourne Valley's charm lies in its peaceful setting and its connection to the broader Dorset landscape.
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Explore Bourne Valley, Dorset, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.736088, -1.916512. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |