Beaches · South West England
Bournemouth West Beach
In or near Stanpit.
Bournemouth West Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Bournemouth · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Bournemouth West Beach is a beach on the coast of South-East England. 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 1.9 km away. Postcode area BH2.
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Official information
Bournemouth West Beach is a popular coastal destination known for its sandy shores and scenic views. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities including sunbathing, swimming, and beach sports.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Poole Bay Cliffs SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bournemouth West Beach is a beach located in South-East England, within the unparished area of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its geological and ecological significance, specifically the Poole Bay Cliffs SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7145, -1.8817
- Parish
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area
- Postcode
- BH2 5DU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bournemouth West
- Nearest railway station
- Bournemouth — 1.9 km
- Official site
- www.bic.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w761696997 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
West Cliff Lift
Natural landmarks · 0.1 km
Marriott Highcliff
Hotels · 0.1 km
Bournemouth International Centre
Theatres · 0.3 km
Bournemouth Winter Gardens
Theatres · 0.4 km
Oceanarium
Zoos & aquariums · 0.4 km
Royal Exeter Hotel
Hotels · 0.4 km
Bournemouth Pier
Open-air theatres · 0.5 km
Bournemouth Pier
Piers · 0.5 km
Hilton Bournemouth
Hotels · 0.5 km
Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth
Hotels · 0.5 km
Odeon Bournemouth BH2
Theatres · 0.5 km
Bournemouth Beach
Viewpoints · 0.5 km
Nearby
📷 5Natural landmarks · South West England
West Cliff Lift
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📷 5Hotels · South West England
Marriott Highcliff
Marriott Highcliff — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Theatres · South West England
Bournemouth International Centre
Bournemouth International Centre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · South West England
Bournemouth Winter Gardens
Bournemouth Winter Gardens in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Zoos & aquariums · South West England
Oceanarium
Oceanarium — a zoo aquarium in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
Royal Exeter Hotel
Royal Exeter Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
Where to eat & stay near Bournemouth West Beach
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · South West England
Marriott Highcliff
Marriott Highcliff — a hotel in england south east.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
Royal Exeter Hotel
Royal Exeter Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Hotels · South West England
Hilton Bournemouth
Hilton Bournemouth — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Hotels · South West England
Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth
Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth — a hotel in england south east.
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📷 7Hotels · South West England
Royal Bath Hotel
Royal Bath Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Branksome Arms
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📷 5Cafés · South West England
Café Villano
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Brewers Arms Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Portsmouth Hoy Public House
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📷 5Restaurants · South West England
Guildhall Tavern
Guildhall Tavern — a restaurant in england south east.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bournemouth West Beach?
- Bournemouth West Beach is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH2 5DU), in the parish of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area.
- What is Bournemouth West Beach?
- Bournemouth West Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bournemouth West Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH2 5DU.
- Is Bournemouth West Beach a protected site?
- Yes — Bournemouth West Beach is part of the Poole Bay Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bournemouth West Beach free to visit?
- Yes, Bournemouth West Beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bournemouth West Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH2 5DU.