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Address

Alum Chine, Bournemouth

About this beach

Alum Chine is a Blue Flag beach and the largest of Bournemouth’s four chines.

Facilities

  • restaurants
  • kiosk (refreshments and ice-cream)
  • children's play area
  • garden
  • accessible toilet
  • toilets
  • showers
  • drinking water
  • RNLI lifeguards
  • beach office

Nearest car park

Public transport

Timetables for buses to Alum Chine from morebus.

The nearest train station is Parkstone (3 miles) or Bournemouth (3.2 miles).

Cycling

Cycling is allowed, but pedestrians have priority. Keep your speed below 10mph and follow seasonal restrictions in place for July and August on seafront promenades and paths to avoid fines.

Accessibility

Seafront unisex wheelchair-accessible toilets with RADAR key access, next to the children’s playpark.

Dogs

From 1 May to 30 September, dogs are not allowed on Alum Chine’s main beach and must be kept on a lead on the promenade, paths and zig zags at all times.

Find the nearest year round dog friendly beach and remember to pick up after your dog.

Barbecues

You can have a disposable barbecue between 6pm and 10:30pm.

Read our use of barbeques on the beach guide before you plan one.

Open fires

Open fires are not permitted on any of our beaches at any time. You may be prosecuted if you attempt to light an open fire.

Camping

Camping is not permitted on any of our beaches at any time. You may be prosecuted if you attempt to camp anywhere along the seafront.

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