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Boscombe Beach
Sand under the Boscombe cliffs with the Grade II listed pier, climbing boulders and a slackline.
Boscombe
PierAccessible facilitiesShowersElectric BBQ hotplates
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Things to do in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole
Attractions, activities and days out across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: beaches, parks, museums and theatres, with the source of each entry.
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Boscombe Pier
Free pier with a viewing platform, a heritage trail and bouldering walls at the entrance.
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Boscombe
Free to walkGrade II listed entranceBoulderingSea fishing
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Branksome Chine Beach
Blue Flag sand with a beach shop, a restaurant and a car park right behind the promenade.
Branksome Park
Blue FlagBeach shopRestaurantElectric BBQ hotplates
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Branksome Dene Beach
A quieter stretch of golden sand under a dramatic cliff, a short walk from Branksome Chine.
Branksome Park
KioskSeasonal watersportsAccessible toilet
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Canford Cliffs Beach
A tranquil Blue Flag beach of sandy cliffs and wooden huts between Shore Road and Branksome Chine.
Canford Cliffs
Blue FlagRNLI lifeguardsBeach hutsVolleyball nets
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Durley Chine Beach
West Cliff beach at the foot of Durley Chine, with a cafe, a pub and a kiosk on the promenade.
Bournemouth
RNLI lifeguardsCafeShowersBeach office
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Fisherman's Walk Beach
Acres of sand at the foot of the Fisherman's Walk zig zag, quieter than the cliffs either side.
Southbourne
Blue FlagZig zag cliff pathQuieter beach
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Flaghead Chine Beach
A wide, gently sloping beach off Haven Road for anyone wanting to get away from the crowds.
Canford Cliffs
Quiet beachSeaside gardenKiosk
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Sandbanks Beach
Soft golden sand on the Sandbanks peninsula, holder of more Blue Flags than any other UK resort.
Sandbanks
Blue FlagRNLI lifeguardsMini golfDog wash
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Shore Road Beach
Fine golden sand on the road to Sandbanks, known locally for wind and kite surfing.
Sandbanks
Blue FlagWindsurfingWatersports hireRNLI lifeguards
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Southbourne Beach
A wide, quiet Blue Flag beach reached from Southbourne high street down Fisherman's Walk.
Southbourne
Blue FlagRNLI lifeguardsAccessible toiletKiosk