Blue Flag and Seaside Awards
We’ve retained the international Blue Flag award status since it was first introduced in 1996 and as of 2019 Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch have secured 9 Blue Flag awards for Sandbanks, Shore Road, Canford Cliffs, Branksome Chine, Alum Chine, Durley Chine, Fisherman’s Walk, Southbourne and Manor Steps.
We have also secured a total of 14 Seaside Awards for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Fantastic awards like this recognise the highest standards for water quality, environmental management, safety and services and environmental education.
Naturally beautiful, with its golden sand, Sandbanks Beach is an award winning Blue Flag beach achieving the highest standard of cleanliness. Sandbanks has held the highly coveted international Blue Flag for over 30 years and offers a designed area for barbeques and swimmers. Slacklining posts have been installed. Equipment is available to hire from the beach office. Activities at Sandbanks include crazy golf, children's play area and Sandbanks Beach Cafe.
Fine golden sands, gradual sloping beach and clean, safe water makes Shore Road Beach an ideal place to visit. Watersports hire and tuition is available nearby and there is a dedicated 'launch' zone for kitesurfers and windsurfers.
Canford Cliffs is a natural and tranquil area featuring volleyball nets and football posts. Situated between Shore Road and Branksome Chine the beach can be accessed from Cliff Drive, where you can find on-road parking. The steep sandy cliff face provides a haven for wildlife. The picturesque wooden beach huts along the chine date back to 1920.
Branksome Beaches include Branksome Chine and Branksome Dene beaches. There are a range of places to buy food and drink and rock groynes create individual bays to enjoy.
Alternatively, visit one of our harbour beaches at Hamworthy Park or Rockley Park.
Dorset is full of award-winning beaches. Find out more information about Dorset Beaches and Bournemouth Beaches.
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