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Landscape view of Sandbanks Beach with buildings on the left hand side and sandy beach on right with sea in background

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Poole Beaches

Britain's best beaches: Three miles of golden sands, clean clear waters and contemporary waterside bars and restaurants.

Glorious beaches - Five gently sheltered beaches, including Sandbanks - winner of more Blue Flags than any UK resort - with soft golden sands, raked and cleaned all year round.

Safe for all - zones for swimmers and windsurfers with lifeguard patrols and 'Baywatch' towers to ensure a safe, fun, relaxing time. Wardens regularly patrol seafront areas throughout the year.

Enjoy year round- Enjoy the beach whatever the weather... watersports, a winter walk, or just enjoy the views from one of the beachside restaurants, the perfect place to watch the world go by.

Home to world class sports - Spot Olympic sailing, windsurfing and beach volleyball hopefuls and the glamour of sandpolo as Sandbanks hosts the Annual British Beach Polo Championships .

Beach Huts to Hire

Beach huts are available to hire at all locations - a perfect base when visiting Poole's award winning beaches. Available to hire on a weekly basis April - September and for longer lets of six months in the winter. Perfect for visitors and residents to enjoy all year round.
More info: Poole Beach Hut Hire

Dogs on beaches

In Poole dogs are allowed on the beach all year round at Branksome Dene and at the west end of Sandbanks beach. Please be aware DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED on the main beaches from 1st May to 30th September.

Dog playing on beach in Poole

At Studland, dogs are allowed on Shell Bay and South Beach all year if on a lead. Dogs are not allowed on Middle and Knoll Beaches from 30th June to 1st September.

Dogs are allowed at Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door, Worbarrow Bay and Kimmeridge Beaches.

In Swanage dogs are not allowed on the beach from 1st May to 30th September.

In Bournemouth dogs are not allowed on the beaches from Durley Chine to Fisherman's Walk, Southbourne between 1st May and 30th September.

Looking for accommodation in Poole… a perfect place to stay by the sea…

Poole has a wide selection of properties available for you to enjoy your stay on our award winning coastline. You’ll find hotels, guest houses, bed and breakfasts, as well as self catering options. Poole also has plentiful choice for camping, caravan and holiday park accommodation. If you are organising a group trip to Poole, you will be interested in our group friendly accommodation guide.

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