Richard Bennett, Author at Timebomb Bournemouth Tattoo and Piercing Studio

What ID Do You Need for a Tattoo in the UK?

by Richard Bennett | Oct 15, 2026 | Tattoos

If you walk into a UK tattoo studio, the first thing you will be asked for is ID. It is not the studio being awkward. It is the law. Here is what the rules are, what ID to bring, and why we turn people away without it. The law: no tattoos under 18 The Tattooing of...

Getting a Walk-In Tattoo on Holiday in Bournemouth

by Richard Bennett | Oct 15, 2026 | Tattoos

Plenty of our walk-in clients are visitors: people down for a weekend, a stag or hen do, or a week by the sea. A holiday tattoo is a great souvenir, but sun, sand and sea are tough on a fresh one. Here is how to plan it so the tattoo heals well. Get it at the end of...

Walk-In or Booked Appointment? How to Choose for Your Tattoo

by Richard Bennett | Oct 15, 2026 | Tattoos

At Timebomb Bournemouth you can get tattooed two ways: walk in and see who is free, or book a set time with an artist. Both are good options. Which one suits you depends on the size of the tattoo, how much drawing it needs, and how flexible you can be. When a walk-in...

Small Tattoo Ideas That Work Well as a Walk-In

by Richard Bennett | Oct 15, 2026 | Tattoos

Not every tattoo suits a walk-in. The best same-day tattoos are small, clear designs that an artist can draw up or pick from flash and finish in one short sitting. Here are the ideas that work best when you walk into our Bournemouth studio, and a few to save for a...

Walk-In Tattoo Prices in Bournemouth: What £50 Gets You

by Richard Bennett | Oct 15, 2026 | Tattoos

If you are walking past our studio on Old Christchurch Road and fancy a tattoo today, the first question is usually “how much?”. Here is how walk-in pricing works at Timebomb Bournemouth, what is included, and how to keep the cost down without cutting...

    
 
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely amazing! Great atmosphere and brilliant fitting me and my boyfriend in on short notice. Would definitely recommend and would be more than happy to go back!
  
 
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   Scott Reynolds 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Staff were excellent and incredibly friendly, got me and my girlfriend tattooed and it was such a nice and calm experience :) would definitely recommend if you want a really good artist to tattoo you :)
  
 
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   CarrotCat 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely amazing people, so friendly and kind!

So happy with my tattoo!
  
 
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   karis hands 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing,  professional , loved my tattoo , thank you
  
 
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   Roxanne Cooperative in y 5 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The guys are so friendly did well to squeeze 3 of us in and look after us. Thank you so much we love our new tattoos! Definitely recommend here if you're in Bournemouth!
  
 
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   vic norman 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Firstly I’d like to say how lovely the staff are. Rick is absolutely lovely and greeted me outside and was so helpful throughout my whole tattoo, bringing me tea’s and checking in with me. Harry did my tattoo today and designed it all for me from a couple reference photos id sent him. He was so gentle and an absolute pleasure to be tattooed by. Made me super comfortable by chatting to me and making me laugh all throughout- barely even noticed i was getting tattooed!! Such a talented and lovely artist! Paul is hilarious and makes the atmosphere in the shop. Such a pleasure meetinv yiu guys today! Highly reccomend them to anyone. Top notch lads👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
  
 
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   Ben Hillier 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolute legends in here, super friendly affordable and incredibly talented. Over the moon with my new tat and will be returning next week for another!
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Best experience ever!!! Great people, great music great atmosphere!! And the guy that did my tattoo is one of the most interesting and talented man that I have ever met! Thank you! If you are in Bournemouth and you fancy a tattoo or a piercing, Timebomb piercing and tattoo is the right place for you. Thank you!
  
 
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   Aimee Jackson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Super warm and welcoming! Thanks so much for my new tattoos!
  
 
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   kristina congerton 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The owner is so lovely, kind & welcoming such a nice guy, took the time to make conversation. While we were waiting. Talked us through all the after care very attentive. Really nice staff overall,great atmosphere.
I highly recommend Timebomb. im so pleased with how our matching sister rose tattoos turned out today.
Thank you 😊
I will most definitely be back soon.
  
 
  
  
 
 
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Athene Viner

Absolutely amazing! Great atmosphere and brilliant fitting me and my boyfriend in on short notice. Would definitely recommend and would be more than happy to go back!

Scott Reynolds

Staff were excellent and incredibly friendly, got me and my girlfriend tattooed and it was such a nice and calm experience :) would definitely recommend if you want a really good artist to tattoo you :)

CarrotCat

Absolutely amazing people, so friendly and kind! So happy with my tattoo!

karis hands

Amazing, professional , loved my tattoo , thank you

Roxanne Cooperative in y 5

The guys are so friendly did well to squeeze 3 of us in and look after us. Thank you so much we love our new tattoos! Definitely recommend here if you're in Bournemouth!

vic norman

Firstly I’d like to say how lovely the staff are. Rick is absolutely lovely and greeted me outside and was so helpful throughout my whole tattoo, bringing me tea’s and checking in with me. Harry did my tattoo today and designed it all for me from a couple reference photos id sent him. He was so gentle and an absolute pleasure to be tattooed by. Made me super comfortable by chatting to me and making me laugh all throughout- barely even noticed i was getting tattooed!! Such a talented and lovely artist! Paul is hilarious and makes the atmosphere in the shop. Such a pleasure meetinv yiu guys today! Highly reccomend them to anyone. Top notch lads👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

Ben Hillier

Absolute legends in here, super friendly affordable and incredibly talented. Over the moon with my new tat and will be returning next week for another!

alexandru lupu

Best experience ever!!! Great people, great music great atmosphere!! And the guy that did my tattoo is one of the most interesting and talented man that I have ever met! Thank you! If you are in Bournemouth and you fancy a tattoo or a piercing, Timebomb piercing and tattoo is the right place for you. Thank you!

Aimee Jackson

Super warm and welcoming! Thanks so much for my new tattoos!

kristina congerton

The owner is so lovely, kind & welcoming such a nice guy, took the time to make conversation. While we were waiting. Talked us through all the after care very attentive. Really nice staff overall,great atmosphere. I highly recommend Timebomb. im so pleased with how our matching sister rose tattoos turned out today. Thank you 😊 I will most definitely be back soon.