South West England

Things to Do: Beaches

Southbourne Beach, Bournemouth, Dorset

A sand and shingle beach with safe swimming

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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.

Alum Chine Beach, Bournemouth, Dorset

A gently sloping sandy beach that offers safe swimming

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The beach is popular with families and has a children’s play area and a paddling pool. There are plenty of water activities including sailing, windsurfing and canoeing and the town centre and pier are not far away.

Durley Chine Beach, Bournemouth, Dorset

A golden sandy beach with safe and clean water

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This is a real family friendly beach with beach entertainers and bouncy castle. Activities on the water include sailing, windsurfing and canoeing. Pedalos are also available for hire.

Fisherman's Walk Beach, Bournemouth, Dorset

A sand and shingle beach with safe clean waters

More information on: Fisherman's Walk Beach

The beach is popular with families and provides clean and safe bathing. Activities on the water include windsurfing and canoeing and there is zoning to make sure everyone enjoys the water safely.

Hengistbury West Beach, Bournemouth, Dorset

Designated a site of special scientific interest

More information on: Hengistbury West Beach

The one-and-a-half kilometre long Hengistbury Head separates Poole Bay and Christchurch Bay and encloses Christchurch Harbour on its landward side.

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