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Whatever the weather Bournemouth and Poole has plenty to keep the whole family entertained!

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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...
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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...

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