Back Yard Bournemouth has a makeover as lockdown restrictions ease

Back Yard Bournemouth, a collaboration between Seventa Events and the Royal Exeter Hotel, where the venue is based, has had a revamp thanks to event company Innovative Hire.

Back Yard Bournemouth. Photo: James Bridle

The outdoor space at the hotel was created in just 10 days last summer to provide people with a space to meet others outdoors when lockdown restrictions eased.

Following its success last summer and winter, Back Yard has returned with new features in tow.

A spokesperson for Back Yard said: "After we finished our winter wonderland Back Yard Après Ski event, we completely redesigned the space and waited for an announcement. When the one about April 12 came, we set off again to redesign the area and bring the summer venue back.

"There is now a larger stretch tent and we redesigned the undercover area as the Secret Garden space, which can be rented out for private hire area of up to 30 people, and a much, much larger deck area which can seat more people.

"Back Yard is full of funky colours – it’s a London vibe and there is nothing like this in Bournemouth.

"It is going down extremely well, we have been very successful. On Monday, April 12 we were fully booked and it’s been really good for the past few nights."

Back Yard Bournemouth. Photo: James Bridle

The transformation is thanks to Innovative Hire who helped the open air venue redesign their summer space.

A spokesperson for Innovative Hire said: "It was great to work with such a forward thinking and local hospitality venue; to help them to create an outdoor pop-up venue utilising some of our creative hire stock, including converted shipping containers, outdoor furniture, and theming. We wish them the best for the summer ahead."

At Back Yard bookings are advised but walk-ins are welcome.