South West England

Things to Do: Beaches

Rockley Sands Beach, Poole Harbour, Dorset

Rockley Sands is a small sandy beach

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Rockley Sailing School, Rockley Diving Centre and the Hobbie Cat Centre are active throughout the year and provide excellent tuition and some hire facilities. There is a small beach shop and café. Rockley sands is a friendly little beach which plays host to many water activities but still manages to keep its quiet, rural charm.

Sandbanks Peninsula Beach, Poole, Dorset

A long strip of golden sand on the sandbanks peninsula

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A family friendly beach that benefits from a safe swimming zone and is close to crazy golf and children’s amusements. There are also several windsurfing and sailing schools on the beach for those who want to join the fun on the water.

Charmouth West Beach, Nr Lyme Regis, Dorset

Sandy beach stretching for two miles - great for fossils and rock pools

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Charmouth West, otherwise known as 'The Jurassic Coast', is an extremely scenic beach that stretches for two miles with intervening rock pools between Black Venn and Golden Cap.

Avon Beach, Christchurch, Dorset

A sandy beach with views towards the Isle of Wight

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This is an ideal beach for families and has plenty of soft sand for making sand castles. Canoes and deck chairs are also available for hire depending on how active you’re feeling.

Hamworthy Park, Poole, Poole, Dorset

An oasis of peace and tranquillity from the busy town centre.

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A traditional seaside park offering an oasis of peace and tranquillity from the busy town centre.

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