Long considered to be one of the South Coast's top tourist destinations, Bournemouth, with its thriving club scene, miles of golden sand and second largest surfing community in the UK, is home to one of the busiest resort-style beaches in the country. This popular seafront is safe and clean if a little hectic; the central section of Bournemouth beach, around the pier will see thousands of visitors a day in peak season.
Proximity to the centre of town means good access to facilities and easy shopping, while in summer a weekly firework display adds to the excitement.
Type of Beach
Sandy
Lifeguard Service
There is a seasonal lifeguard service
Dog Friendly?
Dogs restricted. dog exercise area.
Facilities
Restaurants. shops. beach huts. disabled facilities & access. pedallos. KidZone beach areas. beach huts and deck chairs. IMAX cinema and Oceanarium.
Parking
Pay parking. disabled parking
Directions
The nearest major town is Bournemouth. Principal road access routes are the A338 from Ringwood and the A35 from Poole.
Nearest Town
BournemouthOther beaches near Bournemouth Beach
Bournemouth Beach tide times
Fri 3rd May
High 12:47am (4.56m)
Low 7:34am (1.71m)
High 1:32pm (4.43m)
Low 8:07pm (1.73m)Sat 4th May
High 2:00am (4.83m)
Low 8:46am (1.38m)
High 2:36pm (4.75m)
Low 9:13pm (1.37m)Sun 5th May
High 2:58am (5.14m)
Low 9:45am (1.04m)
High 3:28pm (5.08m)
Low 10:09pm (1.03m)Mon 6th May
High 3:49am (5.42m)
Low 10:36am (0.79m)
High 4:15pm (5.35m)
Low 10:59pm (0.79m)
