Christchurch - Mudeford Sandbank Beach
Bournemouth, Bournemouth
An isolated spit adjoining the ancient headland of Hengistbury Head, Mudeford Sandbank offers a sandy beach against a backdrop of picturesque beach huts and views of Christchurch Harbour and the open sea. Facilities include The Beach House Café & shop and public toilets. The harbour side of the sandbank is designated for watersports with the seaward side recommended for bathing. There is limited wheelchair access. Dogs are welcome on this beach all year round but must be kept under control at all times.
Beach Type
SandFacilities
Toilets are available including disabledThere is also a beach cafe and shop
Activities
SwimmingWater skiing
Windsurfing
Sea canoeing
Jet skiing
Zoning for water sports
Nature and Wildlife
Hengistbury Head incorporates many different habitats and supports a wide variety wildlife and rare plant species. It is also a site of significant archaeological importance and a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) along with most of CParking
No local parking but there is pay and display parking at Hengistbury Head and Mudeford Quay with disabled spaces. There is a Cycle Park on the Sandbank near the Noddy Train terminal.Water Quality
ExcellentLifeguard
NoCleaning and Litter
The beach is cleaned daily during the summer and at regular intervals during the winter.Dogs
Dogs are allowed but they must be kept under control. No dog bins are available.Awards and Recommendations
Marine Conservation Society RecommendedLocation
Nearest town: BournemouthCounty: Bournemouth
Latitude/Longitude: 50.7187, -1.74074
Postcode: BH6 4EW
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
Access
Access by foot, bicycle or land train from Hengistbury Head (parking available at Broadway, Southbourne, Bournemouth) or by ferry (seasonal) from Mudeford Quay and Christchurch Quay.Public Transport
Mudeford is served by Wilts and Dorset 123 bus service (01202 673555). Hengistbury Head is served by Yellow Buses 12 service (01202 636060 www.yellowbuses.co.uk).Nearest Railway Stations
Christchurch (Approx. 2 miles away)Hinton Admiral (Approx. 3 miles away)
Pokesdown (Approx. 4 miles away)
New Milton (Approx. 5 miles away)
Bournemouth (Approx. 5 miles away)
Tourist Information
Christchurch Information Centre, 49 High Street Christchurch BH23 1AS Telephone: 01202 471780, Fax: 01202 476816 e‑mail: enquiries@christchurchtourism.infoSee the Environment Agency report for this beach