Beaches

It goes without saying we love our beaches, and we all have a responsibility to respect our town, our award-winning seafront, gardens and open spaces - so while you’re here please respect, protect and enjoy the resort.

If you do visit the beach and it’s too busy, then why not find another quieter area – there’s plenty of seafront to choose from – using our BCP Beach Check app – free to download for any Apple or Android device helping you find that beautiful slice of heaven and keep yourselves safe.

Following the latest government advice on social distancing and avoiding public gatherings, BCP Council has taken a number of sensible precautions to protect the public – please see the latest details on the BCP council website and for more information visit our advice page.

Love beach life? Christchurch sits as the starting point for 15 miles of glorious coastline that together forms the Coast with the Most. From Mudeford and Hengistbury Head, to Southbourne and Boscombe, Bournemouth and the Chines, all the way to Sandbanks, this near-uninterrupted stretch of coastline is stunning no matter the weather.

If it’s chilling on a deckchair, strolling along the lapping waves, relaxing in a hired beach hut, enjoying tasty food or just admiring miles of breath-taking views this dramatic coastline has something for visitors of all ages and dispositions and Christchurch is its gateway.

From Friars Cliff, Avon Beach and up to Hengistbury Head this is stand-out coastal destination with miles of unspoilt and lifeguard manned beaches in the summer months, and assorted restaurant and dining options which allow you to sit and relax and take in the gorgeous views on offer. Whether you just want that quintessentially British experience of fish and chips (don’t forget the curry sauce!) sat with your feet buried into the golden sand, the rest-bite of a cool ice-cream in the sweltering summer season or a romantic evening meal in the warmth of a golden winter sunset then you will certainly find the ideal place on the Christchurch seafront.

Both Avon and Friars Cliff beaches have accessible routes and appropriate facilities for disabled visitors and young families to ensure that everyone is able to enjoy this beautiful part of the south coast of England.