Electric beach barbecues (BBQs) are available on the seafront. They are free for everyone to use and enjoy from early summer to October between 10am to 10pm, on a first come, first served basis.
Before you arrive, review our beach guidelines for the area you are visiting.
| Location | Standard BBQ | Accessible BBQ |
|---|---|---|
|
Branksome Chine, Poole |
2 | 2 |
|
Bournemouth - To the east of Bournemouth pier just before Harry Ramsden's |
4 | |
|
Boscombe, To the east of Boscombe Pier, opposite Urban Reef |
9 | 5 |
|
Portman Ravine, east of the zig zag towards Fisherman's Walk |
2 | |
|
Fisherman's Walk, between Boscombe and Southbourne |
2 | 2 |
Accessible BBQs
Wheelchair accessible, these BBQs benches are 860mm high for ease of access to the cooktop.
Electric BBQ guidelines
The BBQs are for everyone to use. Please note:
- BBQs are available on a first come, first served basis only
- you cannot use the BBQs for commercial or monetary gain. No financial transactions can take place e.g. you can't sell food or drinks
- be considerate of people waiting, don't monopolise the BBQ
- no large groups of over 30
- the promenade cannot be used for unloading or for parking
- BCP Council Byelaws must be observed
- look after your BBQ and help to keep it clean
- do not use disposable BBQs on the electric hotplate as they damage the surface.
How to use the BBQs
Please follow the below instructions to use the BBQs safely.
- push and hold the START/STOP button for at least 6 seconds
- the BBQ takes 3 to 7 minutes from cold to reach cooking temperature, as it heats it shows a flashing red light
- once at temperature, the BBQ beeps and the light changes colour to a static green, you have 20 minutes cooking time before the BBQ switches off automatically
- when the metal plate is hot, please use caution
- to switch off the BBQ at any time press the START/STOP button for 3 seconds
- push any excess fat into the catch tray below and wipe the plate down after use
- follow good food hygiene practices
- clean up after yourself and don't leave a mess for others
- please wait until the BBQ HAS cooled before leaving it unattended
- be considerate of other people around you
- dispose of rubbish or leftovers responsibly
For more information or to report a problem, please speak to a member of the Seafront team.
Disposable Barbecues
The new electric BBQs help reduce the need to use disposable BBQs. These are often left as litter, impact the environment and pose a risk when left under the surface of the sand.
Disposable BBQs can only be used on our beaches between 6pm to 10:30pm.