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Poole features some of Britain's best beaches with Three miles of golden sands, clean clear waters and contemporary waterside bars and restaurants.
Glorious beaches - Four 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.
We want you to have the best experience when visiting our beautiful beaches on the south coast so we have created an interactive map and mobile application which allows you to see how busy they are before you pick your perfect spot in the sun.
Take a look at our Beach Check page for more information.
Make the most of Poole's beaches with a beach hut. For 2023 you can enjoy them for a 4 week duration.
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 1 May to 30 September. Dogs are allowed on the beach all year round at the eastern side of Branksome Chine Beach Office 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 30 June to 1 September.
Dogs are allowed at Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door, Worbarrow Bay and Kimmeridge Beaches.
In Swanage dogs are not allowed on the beach from 1 May to 30 September.
In Bournemouth dogs are not allowed on the beaches from Durley Chine to Fisherman's Walk, Southbourne between 1 May and 30 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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