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UK · 7 June 2026

Bournemouth plans £56 holiday tax for visitors

Bournemouth plans £56 holiday tax for visitors

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Families visiting Bournemouth could soon pay an extra £56 for a week's holiday, as the council wants to introduce a new tax on overnight stays. This money would help cover costs from anti-social behaviour and litter left by some beachgoers. The Lib Dem-run council needs government approval for the £2 per person, per night levy.

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