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A popular haven for the locals, this fine sandy beach offers more peaceful surroundings than some of Poole's more livelier tourist hotspots. The water is clean and safe for swimming which make it an ideal location to visit with children.
A family friendly beach that slowly and gradually slopes away, ensuring it is safe for even the smallest of children. The fine golden sand and excellent array of facilities makes this beach very popular in the summer months.
Hamworthy Park has something to offer to visitors of all ages. Situated in the Hamworthy area it nestles the shores of Poole Harbour and is therefore protected from the open sea.
Rockley Sands is a friendly little beach which plays host to many water activities but still manages to keep its quiet rural charm. This small sandy beach has only 150 metres of beachfront.
Salterns Marina, located close to the Harbour entrance in Poole, Dorset, enjoys the sheltered waters of Europe's largest natural harbour. Access to coastal waters minutes away. The marina has 300 berths, including 75 swinging moorings.
Southbourne is one of Bournemouth's quieter beaches, popular with bathers as it has no sudden shelves or rip currents. This sandy beach had good access facilities and a KidZone scheme to ensure parents find lost children quickly.
Glorious coastal and harbour cruises from Bournemouth, Poole and Swanage. Visit islands or view the Purbeck heritage coast and Poole Harbour - Dorset's finest scenery.
A favourite with many visitors because of its diverse range of amenities, Bournemouth Pier offers an impressive sandy beach and ideal conditions for safe paddling. One of the most popular resorts on the South coast it caters for all tastes.
Situated at the opening to one of Bournemouth's famous Chines, this beach features a good range of facilities including beach chalets which are available to hire on a daily or weekly basis. Deck chairs, sunbeds, parasols, windbreaks etc.
Adjoining Sandbanks Peninsula, Shore Road is a popular sandy beach with an excellent range of facilities and scenic views to the Purbecks. It is popular with younger, more active, visitors but is also used by many families.