Principal road access routes are the A338 from Ringwood and the A35 from Poole. Rail links with many major towns are very good. Once in Bournenouth, the Seafront Land Train service links all of Bournemouth's beaches
Christchurch Tourist Information Centre
49 High Street
Christchurch
Tel: 01202 471780
Fax: 0 1202 - 476816
Email: Contact via email
Southbourne Beach, Bournemouth, Dorset |
The Chine Hotel
The Chine has two pools, an indoor play area and is close to the beach
Shorefield Holidays Ltd
Five star holiday park with fantastic family-friendly facilities, close to the beach and the New Forest
The Sandbanks Hotel
The Sandbanks is situated on seven miles of award winning, golden sandy beach.
Brownsea Island
Atmospheric island of heath and woodland with wide variety of wildlife
Farmer Palmer's Farm Park
Winner National Farm Attraction of the Year 2006
Lulworth Castle
Discover this wonderful C17th Castle surrounded by extensive parkland.
A sand and shingle beach with safe swimming
This is a popular beach with families and facilities include a Kidszone scheme to ensure parents find lost children quickly. Activities on the water include windsurfing and surfing and the beach has a popular seafront restaurant.
Beach facilities include disabled access, toilets (including disabled), refreshments and lifeguard cover during the summer months.
What's on offer...
- Surfing and / or Bodyboarding
- Sandy
- Toilets
- Disabled Access
- Cafe / Shop
- Lifeguards (min Jul & Aug)
- Dogs Allowed All Year (access may be restricted May to Sept)
- Dogs Allowed Oct - Mar
- Shingle
- Cliffs
- Windsurfing
- Disabled Visitor Facilities
Beach awards...
- Blue Flag Award [more info]
- Seaside Award [more info]
- Good Beach Guide Recommended [more info]
Bournemouth Borough Council
Bournemouth
Dorset
Tel: 01202 451781
