Beach Type

Pebbles & shingle

Facilities

Toilets and there is a beach cafe

Activities

Swimming and windsurfing

Nature and Wildlife

Hengistbury Head is an Ancient Monument. Archaeologically it is very interesting. with evidence of Stone Age activities and an Iron Age settlement. Information signs interpret the history and wildlife of the area and there are nature trails to be explored

Parking

There are 500 pay and display parking spaces at Hengistbury Head.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

No

Cleaning and Litter

There are no bins. but the beach is cleaned frequently by the council.

Dogs

Dogs are allowed and dog bins are provided.

Awards and Recommendations

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Bournemouth
County: Bournemouth
Latitude/Longitude: 50.716, -1.7698
Postcode: BH6 4EN
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

Access

From the A338. follow the A3060 sign for Tuckton Bridge. There are pathways at Southbourne promenade. from the grassed areas to the beach.

Public Transport

In summer a bus goes to Hengistbury Head and all year round there is a bus to Harbour Road (1km walk). The seafront land train service from Bournemouth links to Hengistbury Head during the summer.

Nearest Railway Stations

Christchurch (Approx. 2 miles away)
Pokesdown (Approx. 2 miles away)
Hinton Admiral (Approx. 4 miles away)
Bournemouth (Approx. 4 miles away)
New Milton (Approx. 6 miles away)

Tourist Information

Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre Westover Road Bournemouth BH1 2BU Tel: 09068 020234 (Calls cost 50p per minute from the UK) Fax: 01202 451743

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Bournemouth