Open-air theatres · South West England
Bournemouth Pier
In or near Stanpit.
Bournemouth Pier — a open-air theatre in england south east.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bournemouth · 1.5 km
About
Bournemouth Pier is a open-air theatre located in england south east. A British open-air theatre presenting summer-season productions in a garden, park, ruin or natural amphitheatre setting. pier in Bournemouth, Dorset, England
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Poole Bay Cliffs SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bournemouth Pier is an open-air theatre located in South-East England, established in 1856. It serves as a venue for various performances and events, taking advantage of its coastal setting. The pier is a prominent feature of Bournemouth's seafront, attracting visitors with its entertainment offerings and scenic views of the sea.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7161, -1.8756
- Parish
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area
- Postcode
- BH2 5AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bournemouth West
- Established
- 1856
- Nearest railway station
- Bournemouth — 1.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24662609 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bournemouth Pier?
- Bournemouth Pier is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BH2 5AA), in the parish of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area.
- What is Bournemouth Pier?
- Bournemouth Pier — a open-air theatre in england south east.
- How do I get to Bournemouth Pier?
- The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, about 1.5 km away. The nearest town is Stanpit. Drivers can use postcode BH2 5AA.
- When was Bournemouth Pier built?
- Built or established in 1856.
- Is Bournemouth Pier a protected site?
- Yes — Bournemouth Pier is part of the Poole Bay Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Bournemouth Pier?
- The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH2 5AA.