Beach Type

Sand

Facilities

Tilets with access for disabled visitors
First aid posts
Lost children centres and information offices
Pubs
Cafes
Kiosks and restaurants serve drinks
Hot and cold snacks and meals

Activities

A popular spot for surfing as well as bathing and sea kayaking
There are amusements and entertainments on the pier

Nature and Wildlife

Promenade stretching towards bournemouth centre.

Parking

Pay parking available. Also disabled visitors parking.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

RNLI

Dogs

Dogs are restricted. Dog exercise area.

Awards and Recommendations

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Bournemouth
County: Bournemouth
Latitude/Longitude: 50.7188, -1.84133
Postcode: BH5 1BN
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

Access

A338 from Ringwood and the A35 from Poole.

Public Transport

Good rail and bus connections to Bournemouth.

Nearest Railway Stations

Bournemouth (About a mile away)
Pokesdown (About a mile and a half away)
Christchurch (Approx. 3 miles away)
Branksome (Approx. 4 miles away)
Parkstone (Dorset) (Approx. 5 miles away)

Tourist Information

Bournemouth Visitor Information Bureau Westover Road Bournemouth BH1 2BU Tel. 0906 802 0234 E-mail: bournemouth.seafront@bournemouth.gov.uk

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Bournemouth