Bournemouth - all beaches

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About Bournemouth

At first glance, the diversity of the beaches of the Bournemouth does not have a prominent distinctive feature. There is no clear predominance of mountain landscapes or crystal sea, on the contrary, everything seems balanced. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why the flow of tourists continues to grow from year to year.

Popular destinations

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Bournemouth

Bournemouth

15 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
Wick

Wick

11 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Good for Kayaking
Christchurch

Christchurch

17 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
Highcliffe-on-Sea

Highcliffe-on-Sea

16 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
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Bournemouth Best beaches

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Bournemouth Beach
Bournemouth Beach
Bournemouth Beach
Kids friendly

Bournemouth Beach

Bournemouth 0.8 km
Very good
8.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
6.7 Amenities index
Branksome Beach
Branksome Beach
Branksome Beach
Good for Relax

Branksome Beach

Bournemouth 2.7 km
Very good
8.4
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Very crowded
4 Amenities index
Middle Chine beach
Middle Chine beach
Middle Chine beach
Good for Relax

Middle Chine beach

Bournemouth 1.4 km
Very good
8.4
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Blue pure water • Very crowded
4.2 Amenities index
Southbourne Beach
Southbourne Beach
Southbourne Beach
Good for Relax
Southbourne beach

Southbourne Beach

Wick 1.4 km
Very good
8.3
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Blue pure water • Crowded in season
2.7 Amenities index
Hengistbury Head Sandspit
Hengistbury Head Sandspit
Hengistbury Head Sandspit
Good for Relax

Hengistbury Head Sandspit

Christchurch 2.6 km
Very good
8.3
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Bright sand • Blue pure water
3.2 Amenities index
Canford Cliffs Beach
Canford Cliffs Beach
Canford Cliffs Beach
Good for Relax

Canford Cliffs Beach

Bournemouth 3.7 km
Good
7.9
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Distant parking
2.2 Amenities index
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Popular types of Bournemouth beaches

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Uncrowded
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Fine sand
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Kids friendly
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 10 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Bournemouth.

Sandy beaches in Bournemouth

Bournemouth Beach

Bournemouth Beach
8.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Bournemouth 0.8 km
Branksome Beach

Branksome Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Bournemouth 2.7 km
Southbourne Beach
Southbourne beach

Southbourne Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
United Kingdom, Wick 1.4 km
Hengistbury Head Sandspit

Hengistbury Head Sandspit
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
United Kingdom, Christchurch 2.6 km
Canford Cliffs Beach

Canford Cliffs Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Bournemouth 3.7 km
Boscombe Beach
Boscombe beach

Boscombe Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Bournemouth 2.1 km
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Long beaches in Bournemouth

Bournemouth Beach

Bournemouth Beach
8.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Bournemouth 0.8 km
Branksome Beach

Branksome Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Bournemouth 2.7 km
Middle Chine beach

Middle Chine beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
United Kingdom, Bournemouth 1.4 km
Southbourne Beach
Southbourne beach

Southbourne Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
United Kingdom, Wick 1.4 km
Canford Cliffs Beach

Canford Cliffs Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Bournemouth 3.7 km
Boscombe Beach
Boscombe beach

Boscombe Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Bournemouth 2.1 km
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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Bournemouth

Bournemouth Beach

Bournemouth Beach
8.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Bournemouth 0.8 km
Branksome Beach

Branksome Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Bournemouth 2.7 km
Middle Chine beach

Middle Chine beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
United Kingdom, Bournemouth 1.4 km
Southbourne Beach
Southbourne beach

Southbourne Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
United Kingdom, Wick 1.4 km
Hengistbury Head Sandspit

Hengistbury Head Sandspit
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
United Kingdom, Christchurch 2.6 km
Canford Cliffs Beach

Canford Cliffs Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Bournemouth 3.7 km
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Kite surfing beaches in Bournemouth

Branksome Beach

Branksome Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Bournemouth 2.7 km
Southbourne Beach
Southbourne beach

Southbourne Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
United Kingdom, Wick 1.4 km
Canford Cliffs Beach

Canford Cliffs Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Bournemouth 3.7 km
Avon Beach
Avon beach

Avon Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Blue pure water
United Kingdom, Christchurch 2.2 km
Highcliffe beach

Highcliffe beach
7.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Blue water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
United Kingdom, Highcliffe-on-Sea 0.8 km
Mudeford Beach

Mudeford Beach
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Christchurch 2.2 km
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Sup boarding beaches in Bournemouth

Bournemouth Beach

Bournemouth Beach
8.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Bournemouth 0.8 km
Branksome Beach

Branksome Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Bournemouth 2.7 km
Middle Chine beach

Middle Chine beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
United Kingdom, Bournemouth 1.4 km
Southbourne Beach
Southbourne beach

Southbourne Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
United Kingdom, Wick 1.4 km
Hengistbury Head Sandspit

Hengistbury Head Sandspit
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
United Kingdom, Christchurch 2.6 km
Boscombe Beach
Boscombe beach

Boscombe Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Bournemouth 2.1 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Bournemouth, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly wide, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 6.
  • An important clarification, 1 beach in the region have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Bournemouth is less than 500 meters. 10 beaches are relatively easy to access.

The vast majority of Bournemouth beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Bournemouth's beaches

Middle Chine beach
10 Nikolai Vlcek

Undoubtedly the most exceptional beach in the United Kingdom! The sea is magnificent and the sand is pristine, making it the perfect location for relaxation. It's a lovely spot to decompress and forget about the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Southbourne Beach
10 Zephyria 1

We absolutely love this gorgeous sandy beach - it's our favorite spot because it's not too crowded during the summer. Plus, there are conveniently located restrooms nearby, so everything is perfect. It's also great that dogs are welcome here. And let's not forget about the breathtaking view - it's absolutely stunning.

Hengistbury Head Sandspit
10 Zylix Q

This beach is a hidden gem worth visiting. I hope to return soon.

Canford Cliffs Beach
10 Aiden Mitchell

The beach was absolutely fantastic! It had lovely, soft sand, convenient restroom facilities, a refreshment kiosk, and best of all, it wasn't overcrowded. It was remarkably peaceful for a beach, just the way I prefer it. It reminded me of those secluded spots that are inaccessible by car.

Boscombe Beach
10 Donovan Mitchell

This beach is the best in the UK! It has golden sand and friendly people. It's important to reserve a parking spot in advance when visiting. It's no surprise that many UK residents choose to live in Bournemouth after they retire.

Avon Beach
8 Max Archer

There is a sprawling beach with a stunning view, dotted with numerous beach huts, shops, restaurants, ice cream parlors, cafes, and more. It is incredibly beautiful and highly recommended to visit. Additionally, there is a Quay nearby, just a short walk away.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 5 beaches in the region, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the region is July - air temperature during this time warms up to 20.9°C and water up to 17.3°C in September. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 7.5°C and water to 9.7°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Bournemouth? In total there are 10 beaches and the most popular is Bournemouth Beach.

Most viewed beaches of Bournemouth

Southbourne Beach
Southbourne beach

Southbourne Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
United Kingdom, Wick 1.4 km
Avon Beach
Avon beach

Avon Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Blue pure water
United Kingdom, Christchurch 2.2 km
Middle Chine beach

Middle Chine beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
United Kingdom, Bournemouth 1.4 km
Hengistbury Head Sandspit

Hengistbury Head Sandspit
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
United Kingdom, Christchurch 2.6 km
Highcliffe beach

Highcliffe beach
7.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Blue water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
United Kingdom, Highcliffe-on-Sea 0.8 km
Boscombe Beach
Boscombe beach

Boscombe Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Bournemouth 2.1 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Bournemouth?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Bournemouth, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 10 beaches in total, of which about 5 can be called high-rated.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Bournemouth?

Most of the beaches located in Bournemouth are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Bournemouth?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Bournemouth?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Bournemouth by occupancy.

If the presence of a crowd on the beach is critical for you, pay attention to where you should not go in the season.

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Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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