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Bournemouth Beaches

Love Beach Life… welcome to seven miles of award-winning beaches!

Nestled beneath a magnificent cliff line, the bay enjoys its own micro-climate, some of the warmest sea temperatures in the UK and stunning views of the Isle of Wight and the Purbecks. Whatever you want from a day at the beach, you’ll find it all here.

Whether it’s chilling with the sand between your toes, strolling along the pier, relaxing in with an ice cream, building sandcastles, enjoying tasty food or just admiring miles of breath-taking coast line – Bournemouth beach is the ideal location whatever the weather or time of year. Every section of Bournemouth’s beach offers a different experience, so why not try out one of many superb water sports or enjoy plenty of family attractions at Pier Approach? There is a bit of the beach with your name on it!

Bournemouth has five Blue Flag beaches - Alum Chine, Durley Chine, Fisherman's Walk, Manor Steps and Southbourne.

Bournemouth Beach Check

We want you to have the best experience when visiting our beautiful beaches on the south coast so we have created an interactive map and mobile application which allows you to see how busy they are before you pick your perfect spot in the sun.

Take a look at our Beach Check page for more information.

Dogs on Beaches

Dogs must be kept on a lead on the promenades, Piers, cliff paths and zig zags at all times and may only be exercised on certain sections of beach. Please remember to pick up after your dog.

Dog friendly beaches between 1 May and 30 September:

Branksome Dene Chine, Poole to Alum Chine Beach Office
Middle Chine to Durley Chine
East of Fisherman’s Walk beach to Southbourne
Hengistbury Head

For more information visit the Tourist Information Centre at Pier Approach and pick up a Dogs on the Beach leaflet and map.

Please be aware that reflected heat from the sea and sand can quickly create serious problems for dogs left in cars on the seafront.

Remember, if a beach looks too busy why not find another spot by using our beach check page.

View the Bournemouth beaches guide. You can also view the beach safety information page.

KidZone

In order to make your trip to the beach as enjoyable as possible, seafront offices are located across the seven miles with dedicated teams who can help you make the most of your day out, by providing information and LV=KidZone wristbands.

Looking for accommodation in Bournemouth… a perfect place to stay by the sea…

Bournemouth is well known for its great variety of hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and self catering options situated along our stunning coastline. You’ll find luxury international hotel groups, national chains, beautiful boutique hotels, independent and family friendly hotels and guest houses, budget friendly hotels, a great choice of self catering options and caravan and camping parks along our neighbouring coastline and countryside.

Bournemouth Beach tops TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards Best Beaches 2019

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West Cliff Lift

Bournemouth

The West Cliff Lift was built in 1908
Boscombe Pier

Bournemouth

Boscombe Pier is the perfect vantage point to watch volleyball, table tennis and swingball on the beach. If you are feeling adventurous, try scaling the nearby, purpose built boulders next to the pier or have a go at slacklining!
Middle Chine Beach

Bournemouth

When visiting our beaches, try to avoid the crowds by viewing our Beach Check page which features a live map and a free application to download showcasing how busy the beach areas are and other useful information that will prepare you for your trip…
Bournemouth Pier

Bournemouth

Set in the middle of ten miles of golden sand, Bournemouth Pier is the destination of choice for thousands of families every year.
As well as stunning views across the bay, framed by the Isle of Wight on one side and the Purbeck hills on the…

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Manor Steps Beach

Boscombe, Bournemouth

When visiting our beaches, try to avoid the crowds by viewing our Beach Check page which features a live map and a free application to download showcasing how busy the beache areas are and other useful information that will prepare you for your trip…
The Bournemouth Big Wheel

Bournemouth

Summer fun beside the sea as the big wheel returns to Bournemouth seafront.
Bournemouth Beach

Bournemouth

Buckets and spades at the ready... welcome to seven miles of award-winning beaches
LV=KidZone

Bournemouth

LV=KidZone is a child safety scheme that runs across Bournemouth and Poole’s beaches every summer to coincide with the school holidays.
Accessible Beach Huts

Boscombe

Introducing the UK’s first purpose designed fully disabled accessible beach huts – available for hire at Bournemouth’s multi-award winning Boscombe seafront. The huts incorporate high quality design, visual flair and unique function. The inside of…
Mudeford Spit Beach

Christchurch, Bournemouth

Enjoy sandy, quiet beaches, tranquil views and famous beach huts at Mudeford Spit beach.
Fisherman's Walk Beach

Bournemouth

Fisherman's walk beach is arguably the best of a fine set of beaches that collectively make up the Bournemouth beaches
Durley Chine Beach

Bournemouth

Durley Chine Beach is one of Bournemouth's favourite Blue Flag award winning beaches, particularly loved by the locals for its wide, exceptionally clean, sandy and shingle beaches.
West Cliff Beach

Bournemouth

When visiting our beaches, try to avoid the crowds by viewing our Beach Check page which features a live map and a free application to download showcasing how busy the beache areas are and other useful information that will prepare you for your trip…
Hengistbury Head Beach

Christchurch, Bournemouth

When visiting our beaches, try to avoid the crowds by viewing our Beach Check page which features a live map and a free application to download showcasing how busy the beach areas are and other useful information that will prepare you for your trip…
Branksome Dene Chine Beach

Poole, Bournemouth

When visiting our beaches, try to avoid the crowds by viewing our Beach Check page which features a live map and a free application to download showcasing how busy the beach areas are and other useful information that will prepare you for your trip…
Hengistbury Head

Bournemouth

Hengistbury Head is a relatively unspoilt and south-facing pebble beach, with imposing clay and ironstone cliffs.
Boscombe Beach

Bournemouth

Boscombe's gently shelving Blue Flag beach provides a perfect family playground.
Alum Chine Play Park

Bournemouth

The Alum Chine playground is an amazing play space inspired around ‘Treasure Island’ and features a number of adventurous play elements.

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