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Beaches · South East England

Southbourne Beach

In or near Stanpit.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly4.5 · 1,275 Google reviews££

Southbourne Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.

Southbourne, beach and Purbeck view - geograph.org.uk - 2168892

Chris Downer — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Best time of year
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Nearest railway station
Christchurch · 2.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Southbourne Beach, the nearest railway station is Christchurch, located 2.3 km away. Entry to the beach is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is BH6 4AG.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Southbourne Beach is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 50.7192°, -1.7956°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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From the Wikipedia article

Southbourne is a suburb of Bournemouth, in the unitary authority area of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, in the ceremonial county of Dorset, England. It is situated between Boscombe and Christchurch. The area was previously known as Stourfield. Strictly, Southbourne refers to the area near to the coast; areas further inland are West Southbourne, Tuckton and Wick. It was historically part of Hampshire until 1974.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
50.7192, -1.7956
Parish
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area
Postcode
BH6 4AG
Parliamentary constituency
Bournemouth East
Nearest railway station
Christchurch2.3 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Southbourne Beach

Places to stay

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The Kings Arms Hotel

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Hostels · South East England

Atlantic House

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Campsites · South East England

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Caravan parks · South East England

Sandhills Holiday Park Christchurch

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Hotels · South West England

Langtry Manor Hotel

Langtry Manor Hotel — a hotel in england south east.

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Hostels · South West England

Bournemouth Backpackers Hotel

Bournemouth Backpackers Hotel — a hostel in england south east.

Places to eat & drink

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The Rising Sun Public House

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The Woolpack

The Woolpack — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

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Branksome Arms

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Cafés · South West England

Café Villano

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Chairlift at Alum Bay Chine from the beach - geograph.org.uk - 5619624📷 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Southbourne Beach?
Southbourne Beach is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH6 4AG), in the parish of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area.
What is Southbourne Beach?
Southbourne Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Southbourne Beach?
The nearest railway station is Christchurch, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH6 4AG.
Is Southbourne Beach free to visit?
Yes, Southbourne Beach is free to enter.
How do I get to Southbourne Beach?
The nearest railway station is Christchurch, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH6 4AG.