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Beaches · South East England

Bournemouth Beach

Free admission

Bournemouth Beach — beach in Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

Bournemouth Beach, beaches in South East England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Best time of year
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Nearest railway station
Bournemouth · 1.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Bournemouth Beach is a beach on the coast of South-East England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Bournemouth West parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, about 1.4 km away. Postcode area BH1.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Poole Bay Cliffs SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The Bournemouth Daily Echo, commonly known as the Daily Echo (a.k.a. the Bournemouth Echo), is a local newspaper that covers the area of southeast Dorset, England, including the towns Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch. Published by Newsquest (Southern) Limited, issues appear Monday to Saturday, and has an average daily circulation of 9,589 in January to June 2020.

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Coordinates
50.7162, -1.8736
Parish
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area
Postcode
BH1 2EZ
Parliamentary constituency
Bournemouth West
Nearest railway station
Bournemouth1.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bournemouth Beach?
Bournemouth Beach is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH1 2EZ), in the parish of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area.
Is Bournemouth Beach a protected site?
Yes — Bournemouth Beach is part of the Poole Bay Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Bournemouth Beach free to visit?
Yes, Bournemouth Beach is free to enter.
How do I get to Bournemouth Beach?
The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH1 2EZ.