Bournemouth’s seven long miles of golden sands are bigger and better than ever before, offering something for everyone.
Maintained to the highest international standards for beach cleanliness and environmental management, Bournemouth's beaches are some of the best in the world. Get your bucket and spade at the ready!
We want you to enjoy your time at the beach in safely, so if you're heading to our coast, please follow the @RNLI's beach safety messages:
RNLI Beach Safety: https://rnli.org/safety/beach-safety
We’ve retained the international Blue Flag award status since it was first introduced in 1996 and as...… Read more
Bournemouth’s seven long miles of golden sands are bigger and better than ever before, offering something for everyone.
Maintained to the highest international standards for beach cleanliness and environmental management, Bournemouth's beaches are some of the best in the world. Get your bucket and spade at the ready!
We want you to enjoy your time at the beach in safely, so if you're heading to our coast, please follow the @RNLI's beach safety messages:
RNLI Beach Safety: https://rnli.org/safety/beach-safety
We’ve retained the international Blue Flag award status since it was first introduced in 1996 and as of 2024 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have now secured 12 Blue Flag awards for Alum Chine beach, Durley Chine beach, Fisherman’s Walk beach, Southbourne beach, Branksome Chine, Canford Cliffs, Shore Road, Sandbanks, Friars Cliff, Avon Beach, Highcliffe and Manor Steps.
Read all about the news and list of sponsors in the press release.
Blue Flag campaign sponsors
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We have also secured a total of 14 Seaside Awards for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Fantastic awards like this recognise the highest standards for water quality, environmental management, safety and services and environmental education.
Combined with Poole’s 4 Blue Flags, the bay holds more Blue Flags than any other beach destination in the UK!
From the town centre head down to Pier Approach through our beautiful Lower Gardens and enjoy the seafront attractions, cafés and restaurants, not forgetting the fantastic views of the bay from our historic pier. At Pier Approach, discover life beneath the waves at the Oceanarium, have a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants or pop into the Tourist Information Centre situated in front of the water play area. Take a walk along Bournemouth Pier for fantastic views of the bay, children’s rides and boat trips to a number of destinations along the coast.
Bournemouth is listed as the no. 1 UK beach by stylish website ACHICA Living.
Read lessDiscover, explore and be inspired by our 10 miles of beautiful coastline! Beneath the magnificent cliffs, you'll find Bournemouth and Poole's 10 miles of award-winning beaches, from Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve in the East all the way across to Sandbanks in the West. Please note: This version should work with Google Chrome.
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