Spend the day on the pier in Boscombe or Bournemouth and enjoy our beach shops, cafés, takeaways, attractions and amusement arcade.
Boscombe Pier
Open 7 days a week 9am to 11pm (may be subject to change in adverse weather conditions).
Inside the Grade II listed building at the pier’s entrance, you’ll find a café, takeaway and a beach shop.
There’s no charge to go on Boscombe Pier, there’s also a viewing platform at the end of the pier. If you want to learn about the history of the pier, follow the heritage trail along the windbreak.
Fishing is allowed from the end of the pier.
Call the Tourist Information Centre on 01202 123 800 for payment information.
| Ticket type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Adult fishing | £9.50 |
| Senior/Child fishing | £7 |
|
Season pass* (from 29 March 2024 to 31 March 2025) |
£65 |
*Please note the fishing season pass:
- is not valid during the Bournemouth Air Festival (as no fishing is allowed on the pier at this time)
- allows you to fish on Boscombe Pier
Bournemouth Pier
Open 7 days a week 9am to 11pm (may be subject to change in adverse weather conditions).
Over half a million people visit Bournemouth Pier every year.
There’s an amusement arcade at the pier entrance with young children’s rides, multiplayer video games and coin-pushers. There are also several shops, cafés and restaurants nearby.
Ticket prices
Charges apply from Easter until 31 October, and vary according to season. Free entry in winter months.
| Ticket type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Adult day | £1.65 per ticket |
| Child day | £1.35 per ticket |
| Under 5's | Free |
| One carer with a disabled person | Free |
| Season pass* for one person (valid until 31 October) | £5.50 |
*The season pass if not valid during the Bournemouth Air Festival.