Sandbanks Beach - Providing the latest news, events, places to stay, places to eat and things to do near the glorious Blue Flag beach of Sandbanks, Dorset
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Mar 27, 2025
lovely sandly beach if you get the weather to walk along but not alot else to do there. there are good toilets next to the beach and a cafe and some small shops and a few retaurants and estate agen…Full review by catbreezer
Mar 26, 2025
Top beach - love this place. Clean, calm and beautiful. Make an effort to visit if you’re in Bournemouth. No shops, music, arcades, skateboarders etc on the beach so super relaxing for a walk or snoo…Full review by Threepeeps
Mar 21, 2025
We hired some ‘Beryl’ e-bikes from the side of the road & had an easy cycle to & around sandbanks, looking at all the amazing expensive properties & taking in the stunning costal views along the way.Full review by Mr-Mrs-Chamberlain
I don’t think you can. There are things being added to the beach amenities all of the time but unless they have been added very recently then no. If you check the Bournemouth, Poole …
I don’t think you can. There are things being added to the beach amenities all of the time but unless they have been added very recently then no. If you check the Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch Council website it will provide you with the latest list of amenities, it is a lovely beach but does get busy (not as busy as Bournemouth). It has lifeguard stations and marked safe areas to swim. Catering and parking are a bit limited so plan to arrive early. Studland beach, across the chain ferry, can be quieter but part of it is nudist and limited facilities, certainly no sun beds.
WE are visiting first weekend in December, for three nights. Where would be the best place to park. Staying in Brownsea Road thank you
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If you can't park on Brownsea Road where you are staying then use the large car park on Banks Road , opposite the North Haven Yacht Club. This is about 0.4 miles away.
Hello, I’m looking to visit the beach on Saturday. We’ve not been Before. Can I have some advice on parking please? Does the beach have its own car park? How much is it ? Thank you!
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It does have its own car park We went between 9:30-10am and managed fine. Up to 6 hours parking was £13
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Not only is it an ideal location to visit with the family, with lots of great activities for all ages – including mini golf, family friendly water sports...
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