Things to do in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Brownsea Island Escape
Canoeing<!-- converted from markdown --> Enjoy a taste of island life on one of Britain’s favourite nature reserves where we'll stay at a secluded lodge with its own beach and kayak between islands. Brownsea Island is a nature reserve containing one of the l..
Highcliffe Beach
Outdoor swimmingFree!Highcliffe is a popular resort beach on the east Dorset coast, looking out across Christchurch Bay with views of the Isle of Wight to the east. The shingle beach has numerous groynes and a moderate slope, flattening to shallow sandy flats that are exposed when the tide retreats. Behind the beach are cliffs and a shoreline promenade which provides access to the town and to the coast road at the top of the cliff.
Christchurch Highcliffe Castle Beach
Outdoor swimmingFree!Christchurch Highcliffe Castle is in Christchurch Bay on the Dorset coast. The bay is approximately 13 kilometres wide from Hengistbury Head to Hurst Castle. Highcliffe Castle is a sand and shingle beach resort, approximately one kilometre wide, backed by woodland covered cliffs.
Christchurch Friar`s Cliff Beach / Estuary
Outdoor swimmingFree!Christchurch Friars Cliff is in Christchurch Bay on the Dorset coast. The bay is approximately 13 kilometres wide from Hengitsbury Head to Hurst Castle. Friars Cliff is a sandy beach resort, approximately 850 metres wide, backed by a promenade and beach huts.
Christchurch Avon Beach Beach / Estuary
Outdoor swimmingFree!Christchurch Avon Beach is in Christchurch Bay on the Dorset coast. The bay is approximately 13 kilometres wide from Hengitsbury Head to Hurst Castle. Christchurch Avon is a sandy beach resort, approximately 700 metres wide, close to Christchurch town.
Christchurch Mudeford Sandbank East Beach / Estuary
Outdoor swimmingFree!Christchurch Mudeford Sandbank is in Christchurch Bay on the Dorset coast. The bay is approximately 13 kilometres wide from Hengitsbury Head to Hurst Castle. Mudeford Sandbank is a sandbank beach resort, approximately one and a half kilometres wide, with views across the harbour.
Bournemouth Hengistbury West Beach
Outdoor swimmingFree!Bournemouth Hengitsbury West forms part of the 15 kilometre coastline of Poole Bay on the Dorset coast. It is a shingle and pebble beach, approximately one kilometre wide, and is part of the west side of the Hengitsbury Headland.
Bournemouth Southbourne Beach
Outdoor swimmingFree!Bournemouth Southbourne forms part of the 15 kilometre coastline of Poole Bay on the Dorset coast. It is a sand and shingle beach resort, approximately one kilometre wide, backed by the promenade and low hills.
Bournemouth Fisherman`s Walk Beach
Outdoor swimmingFree!Bournemouth Fishermans Walk forms part of the 15 kilometre coastline of Poole Bay on the Dorset coast. It is a sandy beach resort, approximately one kilometre wide, backed by the promenade and low hills.
Bournemouth Manor Steps Beach
Outdoor swimmingFree!Bournemouth Manor Steps forms part of the 15 kilometre coastline of Poole Bay on the Dorset coast. It is a sandy beach resort, approximately one kilometre wide, backed by the promenade and beach huts. Behind the beach is Poole bay cliffs SSSI.
Bournemouth Boscombe Pier Beach
Outdoor swimmingFree!Bournemouth Boscombe Pier forms part of the 15 kilometre coastline of Poole Bay on the Dorset coast. It is a sandy beach resort, approximately one kilometre wide, backed by the promenade. It also has a pier, restaurants, and an artificial surf reef.
Bournemouth Pier Beach
Outdoor swimmingFree!Bournemouth Pier forms part of the 15 kilometre coastline of Poole Bay on the Dorset coast. It is a sandy beach resort, approximately one kilometre wide, close to the town and features a pier, restaurants and amusements.
Bournemouth Durley Chine Beach
Outdoor swimmingFree!Bournemouth Durley Chine forms part of the 15 kilometre coastline of Poole Bay on the Dorset coast. It is a sandy beach resort, approximately 630 metres wide, close to the town.
Bournemouth Alum Chine Beach
Outdoor swimmingFree!Bournemouth Alum Chine forms part of the 15 kilometre coastline of Poole Bay on the Dorset coast. It is a sandy beach resort, approximately 650 metres (m) wide, backed by the promenade and cliffs.
Poole Branksome Chine Beach
Outdoor swimmingFree!Poole Branksome Chine forms part of the 15 kilometre coastline of Poole Bay on the Dorset coast. It is a sandy beach resort, approximately 1.2km wide, backed by a promenade and cliffs.
Poole Canford Cliffs Chine Beach
Outdoor swimmingFree!Poole Canford Cliffs Chine forms part of the 15 kilometre coastline of Poole Bay on the Dorset coast. It is a sandy beach resort, approximately 950 metres wide, backed by cliffs.
Poole Shore Road Beach Beach
Outdoor swimmingFree!Poole Shore Road Beach forms part of the 15 kilometre coastline of Poole Bay on the Dorset coast. It is a sandy beach resort, approximately one kilometre wide, backed by the promenade at the entrance to Poole Harbour.
Poole Sandbanks Peninsular Beach
Outdoor swimmingFree!Poole Sandbanks Peninsular forms part of the 15 kilometre coastline of Poole Bay on the Dorset coast. It is a sandy beach resort, approximately 940 metres wide, on the Sandbanks Spit.
Poole Harbour Lake Beach / Estuary
Outdoor swimmingFree!Poole Harbour Lake is in Poole Harbour on the Dorset coast. It is a quiet sand and mud beach, approximately 340 metres wide, surrounded by a nature reserve.
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands Beach / Estuary
Outdoor swimmingFree!Poole Harbour Rockley Sands is in Poole Harbour on the Dorset coast. It is a small sand and mud beach, approximately 300 metres wide, at the mouth of the Rock Lea River.
KIDS SUMMER HOLIDAYS SURF CLUB
SurfingInstant booking!Next on Wed 23rd JulFrom £38<!-- converted from markdown --> <ul><li><strong>Summer Holidays Kids Surf Club</strong></li><li>Surf and paddle-boarding fun! </li><li>Surfing or Paddle-boarding fun depending on conditions on the day.</li><li>1.5 hours per session for 8-15 yrs.</li..