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We love our beaches,
But right now they're busier than ever. We have seen record numbers at our beaches recently, because of this we are still asking you to stay home.
Right now we all have a responsibility to respect our town and our public spaces.
If you must visit the beach and it’s too busy, think twice and go home.
They'll still be here waiting for you when it's safe to visit.
#ComeBackLater
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.
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 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
Following the latest government advice on social distancing and avoiding public gatherings, BCP Council is taking the sensible precaution to protect the public by reducing some non-essential council services – please see the latest closure details on the BCP council website and for more information visit our advice page.
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 and at the west end of Sandbanks beach.
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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