Information for families in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

The Shopkeepers

The Shopkeepers logo

Discover a hidden world of strange shops, mysterious characters and unexpected stories in Bournemouth town centre.

The Shopkeepers is a free augmented reality experience by Bournemouth artist Lisa Moro. Using your own phone and the free Hoverlay app, explore Old Christchurch Road and uncover a series of fictional businesses that appear digitally at real locations.

Perfect for families with older children and teenagers, The Shopkeepers combines storytelling, art and technology to encourage visitors to look at familiar streets in a completely new way. The trail can be explored at your own pace and makes an unusual family activity during the school holidays or at weekends.

Funded by Arts Council England, the experience is free to enjoy and runs for the next six months.

Download the free Hoverlay app from your app store and search for The Shopkeepers to begin.

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Venue/Contact Details
Address
Old Christchurch Road
Bournemouth
Dorset
Postcode
BH1 1PH
Area coverage
BCP Area
Directions
See Journey Planner on right hand side of this page, where you can view bus, car and train routes from your location.
Facilities
  • Car Parking
  • Drop off / Collection point
  • Toilet Available
Times and Costs
Opening times:
Available until 7 February 2027.
Further opening details:
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening
  • One Off
Availability
  • School Holiday Only
  • School Term Only
Costs:
Contact provider directly for costs
Ages, Booking Details and Referral Information
Eligibility criteria:
For age 12+
Booking Information:
Booking is not required.