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COVID-19 Poole
Under these unprecedented circumstances, please adhere to current government guidelines.
If you do visit for a beach walk, why not use the opportunity to explore other parts of the seafront – there’s plenty to choose from. The BCP Beach Check app – free to download for any Apple or Android device, was originally created to monitor the busy beaches but for the winter time it’s the perfect app for finding another beauty spot.
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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, open, raked and cleaned all year round.
Enjoy year round- Enjoy the beach whatever the weather, theys are never closed! Try out some watersports, go for a winter walk, or just enjoy the views from one Pooles 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.
In light of the latest government advice regarding Coronavirus, the decision has been taken to temporarily close all short terms Beach Huts in Bournemouth & Poole. Therefore we are unfortunately no longer taking any new bookings until further notice.
If you have an existing booking the beach hut team will be in contact with the latest advice in due course.
When bookings reopen, this will be advertised on the Bournemouth & Poole tourism websites.
We understand that this may be disappointing news and we would like to thank you for your understanding during these exceptional circumstances.
More info: Poole Beach Hut Hire
To stay safe at the beach, always swim at a lifeguarded beach between the red and yellow flags and never swim alone. For exact locations and patrol times of the lifeguarded beaches across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole visit the RNLI website.
In Poole please be aware that dogs are not allowed on the main beaches from 1st May to 30th September. Dogs are allowed on the beach all year round at Branksome Dene Chine and at the western end of Sandbanks beach. For more information see the Dogs on beaches leaflet and map.
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.
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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