Viewpoints · South West England
Bournemouth Beach
In or near Stanpit.
Bournemouth Beach is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
Chris Downer — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Bournemouth · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bournemouth Beach is a named viewpoint in South-East England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Bournemouth West parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, about 1.5 km away. Postcode area BH1.
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Official information
Bournemouth Beach features a beautiful stretch of sandy shoreline, perfect for sunbathing, swimming, and beach sports. Visitors can enjoy various attractions along the promenade, including cafes, shops, and entertainment options.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Poole Bay Cliffs SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Bournemouth Daily Echo, commonly known as the Daily Echo (a.k.a. the Bournemouth Echo), is a local newspaper that covers the area of southeast Dorset, England, including the towns Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch. Published by Newsquest (Southern) Limited, issues appear Monday to Saturday, and has an average daily circulation of 9,589 in January to June 2020.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 50.7159, -1.8749
- Parish
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area
- Postcode
- BH1 2EZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bournemouth West
- Phone
- +44 1202 311 993
- Nearest railway station
- Bournemouth — 1.5 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; weekends closed 6pm; last entry 1 hour before closing
- Official site
- www.oceanarium.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n6596746985 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Bournemouth Echo (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bournemouth Beach?
- Bournemouth Beach is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH1 2EZ), in the parish of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area.
- What is Bournemouth Beach?
- Bournemouth Beach is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bournemouth Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH1 2EZ.
- Is Bournemouth Beach a protected site?
- Yes — Bournemouth Beach is part of the Poole Bay Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bournemouth Beach free to visit?
- Yes, Bournemouth Beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bournemouth Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH1 2EZ.