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About this beach
Bournemouth beach offers beautiful sandy beaches, Bournemouth Pier, cliff top walks and stunning views coastal views across to the Isle of Wight.
On the edge of Bournemouth’s historic gardens, the beach has a wide range of restaurants, cafés and kiosks and is home to many visitor attractions.
Facilities
- restaurants
- café
- kiosk (refreshments and ice-cream)
- Bournemouth Pier
- mini golf
- amusements
- garden
- accessible toilet
- toilets
- showers
- drinking water
- electric BBQ hotplates
- RNLI lifeguards
- beach office
Nearest car park
Public transport
Timetables for buses to Boscombe from morebus.
The nearest train station is Bournemouth (1.6 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
Accessible toilets at Bournemouth Pier, on the east side of the building near the entrance to Bournemouth Pier and next to Harry Ramsden’s fish and chip shop.
wheelchair-friendly land trains
A beach accessible wheelchair, available on a first come, first served basis from Boscombe beach office, between May and September, from 9:30am to 4:30pm (refundable £50 cash deposit required).
Dogs
From 1 May to 30 September, dogs are not allowed on Bournemouth 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
Our electric beach barbecues are free to use, and are on a first come, first served basis. You can find out more about our electric beach barbecue, including:
- where they are
- how to use them
- our guidelines
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.