Principal road access routes are the A338 from Ringwood and the A35 from Poole. Rail links with many major towns are very good. Once in Bournenouth, the Seafront Land Train service links all of Bournemouth's beaches
Christchurch Tourist Information Centre
49 High Street
Christchurch
Tel: 01202 471780
Fax: 0 1202 - 476816
Contact via email
Things to Do
Southbourne 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
Hoburne Naish
Hoburne Naish simply has it all!
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 sand and shingle beach with safe swimming
This is a popular beach with families and facilities include a Kidszone scheme to ensure parents find lost children quickly. Activities on the water include windsurfing and surfing and the beach has a popular seafront restaurant.
Beach facilities include disabled access, toilets (including disabled), refreshments and lifeguard cover during the summer months.
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
- Shingle
- Cliffs
- Windsurfing
- Disabled Visitor Facilities
Beach awards...
- Blue Flag Award [more info]
- Seaside Award [more info]
- Good Beach Guide Recommended [more info]
Bournemouth Borough Council
Bournemouth
Dorset
Tel: 01202 451781
