Principal road access routes are the A338 from Ringwood and the A35 from Poole. Railway communications with many of Britain's major towns are very good. Once in Bournemouth, the seafront land-train service links all of Bournemouth's beaches
Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre
Westover Road
Bournemouth
Tel: 01202 451 700
Fax: 01202 454 799
Contact via email
Things to Do
Boscombe Pier Beach, Bournemouth, Dorset |
The Chine Hotel
The Chine is an oasis of relaxation, two minutes walk from the beach
Best Western The Connaught Hotel
Wonderful location, fabulous food, superb indoor and outdoor heated pools
Poole Harbour Holidays
Simple luxury, well designed and carefully put together.
Brownsea Island
Atmospheric island of heath and woodland with wide variety of wildlife.
Corfe Castle
Thousand-year-old castle rising above the Isle of Purbeck
Lulworth Castle
Discover this wonderful C17th Castle surrounded by extensive parkland.
A gently sloping sandy beach on the Bournemouth seafront
The historical pier and amusements make this beach ideal for the traditional day out by the sea. There is also a free kids club on the beach during summer and plenty of water activities including windsurfing, surfing, canoeing and paddleboats.
There is good disabled access and beach facilities include toilets, cafes, deck chair hire and lifeguard cover during the summer months. The beach is also just a short level walk from the town centre.
What's on offer...
- Surfing and / or Bodyboarding
- Sandy
- Toilets
- Disabled Access
- Cafe / Shop
- Lifeguards (min Jul & Aug)
- Dogs Allowed All Year (access may be restricted May to Sept)
- Dogs Allowed Oct - Mar
- Cliffs
- Sailing
- Canoeing
- Windsurfing
- Disabled Visitor Facilities
Beach awards...
- Seaside Award [more info]
- Good Beach Guide Recommended [more info]
Bournemouth Borough Council
Bournemouth
Dorset
Tel: 01202 451781
