Durley Chine Beach, Bournemouth, Dorset

A golden sandy beach with safe and clean water

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.

Shore Road Beach, Poole, Dorset

A popular sandy beach with views across the harbour

The gradually sloping beach and clean safe water make this an ideal beach for young families. Activities on the water include windsurfing, sailing and canoeing. Water sports equipment hire and tuition are also available.

Southbourne Beach, Bournemouth, Dorset

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.

Swanage Central Beach, Swanage, Dorset

A sandy beach backed by colourful gardens

This is an excellent family beach with gently sloping sands and safe sheltered swimming. Activities on the water include sailing, windsurfing and diving. Canoe and pedalo hire is also available.

Sandbanks Peninsula Beach, Poole, Dorset

A long strip of golden sand on the sandbanks peninsula

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.