Beaches

Whatever the weather Bournemouth and Poole has plenty to keep the whole family entertained. With plenty of indoor and outdoor attractions, miles of golden beaches, a huge harbour for watersports fans and pretty parks and gardens to enjoy, you won't get bored here!

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Sandbanks Beach

Poole

Sandbanks Beach is a small, sandy peninsula which has been awarded the Blue Flag for over 30 years. It is Read more...

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Bournemouth Beach

Bournemouth

Bournemouth beach is one of the top attractions in Bournemouth and it’s easy to see why! With glorious, pure golden Read more...

Alum Chine Beach

Bournemouth

The beach at Alum Chine is sometimes quieter than the beaches closer to Bournemouth town centre but is equally as Read more...

Lake Drive Beach

Poole

An idyllic stretch of beach located in Hamworthy on the upper shores of Poole Harbour. The beach is a mixture Read more...

Rockley Point Beach

Poole

Rockley Point Beach is a small and sandy little bit of beach near Hamworthy, having just 150 metres of beachfront, Read more...

Shore Road Beach

Poole

One of Poole’s most popular beaches, Shore Road beach is a beautiful golden sandy beach on the opposite side of Read more...

Flaghead Chine Beach

Poole

A quieter beach than the neighbouring Shore Road and Sandbanks but just as beautiful. A wide sandy beach leads into Read more...

Canford Cliffs Chine Beach

Poole

Situated between Branksome Chine and Flaghead Chine, Canford Cliffs Chine is a Blue Flag holder with pure golden sand. A Read more...

Branksome Chine Beach

Poole

Branksome Chine Beach is a popular wide sandy beach and another of Poole’s Blue Flag beaches. The beach is patrolled Read more...

Branksome Dene Chine Beach

Poole

Branksome Dene Chine Beach, a small yet stunning bit of beach popular with photographers. What makes Branksome Dene Chine beach Read more...

Durley Chine Beach

Bournemouth

A gorgeous wide sandy beach with a gradual slope into the sea. Durley Chine beach is located on the west Read more...

Fisherman’s Walk Beach

Bournemouth

Fisherman’s Walk beach is a wide sandy and golden beach perfect for families and a Blue Flag holder. Another interesting Read more...

Southbourne Beach

Bournemouth

Southbourne beach is mainly sandy with some shingle and is another Blue Flag winner. It is popular with locals as Read more...

Hengistbury Head Beach

Bournemouth

A stunning headland measuring around 30 metres high between Bournemouth and Mudeford. The head offers breathtaking views, is a nature Read more...

Boscombe Beach

Bournemouth

Boscombe Beach was once a quiet Victorian seaside resort, but now it is a popular destination for both families and Read more...

Hamworthy Park Beach

Poole

Hamworthy Park beach is a traditional seaside park set in 26 acres on the Northern shore of Poole Harbour. This Read more...

- Upcoming Events -

The Lottery Winners at Madding Crowd

8 December 2021, 7:30 pm

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11:55 pm

Bournemouth

Enjoy live music at Bournemouth’s premier live music venue. Tonight it’s The Lottery Winners In 2020 the Lottery Winners truly Read more...

Cuban Beat Salsa Night at Madding Crowd

27 November 2021, 9:00 pm

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1:00 am

Bournemouth

Come and join in for a night of Salsa Dancing to Live Cuban music. Classes from 7.30pm to 9pm. Beginners, Read more...

Santa’s Virtual Sleigh Ride at Castlepoint

21 December 2021, 10:30 am

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3:30 pm

Bournemouth

Santa will be parking his sleigh at Castlepoint for one day only Tuesday 21st December. Santa will be inviting children Read more...

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