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Beach Life
Seven miles of sand, the chines, the piers and the coast beyond, season by season.
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Beach Life
Beach LifeBournemouth's beaches out of season: October to April
What is open on Bournemouth's beaches from October to April: dogs back on the sand, winter beach hut hire, seafront cafés, cliff lifts and the lifeguard gap.
Beach LifeSandbanks to Studland on the chain ferry: a beach day
How to spend a beach day crossing from Sandbanks to Studland on the chain ferry: times, paying, the bus, the four Studland beaches and Old Harry Rocks.
Beach LifeSea swimming in Bournemouth in autumn and winter
Sea swimming in Bournemouth through autumn and winter: when the lifeguards stop, cold water shock, tides and forecasts, and which beaches suit a safe dip.
BeachesBeach hut hire for 2026/27 is open: how it works
Bookings for Bournemouth's council beach huts for 2026/27 are open, with more than 250 huts for hire from Alum Chine to Southbourne. How the system works.
BeachesKidZone has reunited 3,500 lost children on BCP beaches
The LV= KidZone wristband scheme has reunited more than 3,500 lost children and vulnerable adults on Bournemouth and Poole beaches since 2007. How it works.
Beach LifeBournemouth Beach Huts: Rent, Cost, Experience
A practical guide to renting a Bournemouth beach hut, with the locations, day vs weekly rates, what you actually get, and the trade-offs by hut style.
Beach LifeSurfing in Bournemouth: A Beginner's Guide
A practical guide to learning to surf in Bournemouth, with the surf reef, beach options, lesson providers, season notes, and an honest read on what the waves are like.
GuideBeach LifeEvery Beach Near Bournemouth, Ranked and Reviewed
A local's guide to the beaches near Bournemouth, from the seven-mile Blue Flag stretch through to Sandbanks, Studland, and the Jurassic Coast, ranked for what you want.
BeachesSix Blue Flags for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in 2026
Sandbanks, Shore Road, Canford Cliffs, Durley Chine, Fisherman's Walk and Highcliffe hold Blue Flags for 2026, with Seaside Awards for Bournemouth and Boscombe.
Beach LifeBeach Sports in Bournemouth: Adventure on the Coast
With seven miles of golden sands and sparkling blue sea, Bournemouth is one of the best places in the UK to dive into beach and watersports activities.
Beach LifeStudland Bay Named One of the UK’s Best Hidden Gem Beaches
If you're looking for a peaceful coastal escape this spring, Studland Bay in Dorset has just earned national recognition and it might be the perfect.