Sandbanks Beach, Dorset Coast

Visit Sandbanks Beach

One of the top UK seaside destinations, famous Sandbanks is an award winning sandy beach and home to some of the UK’s most expensive real estate.

South facing Sandbanks beach is on the peninsula at the entrance of Poole Harbour and gets very busy during the summer months.

In 2012 Sandbanks beach received a special plaque for being the first beach to be awarded a Blue Flag status consistently for 25 years (since 1987).

This beach is …

Blue Flag Beach 2021

Have a great day out along the coast.

Dorset Coast Local Links

Play a round of golf at the Highcliffe Golf Course Christchurch Dorset
Enjoy Coastal activities with Jurassic Coast Activites

Boscombe Pier

Header Photo by Will B on Unsplash

Getting There

Taking a trip to the beach. Get there by train or car.

LOCATION: Banks Road, Poole Dorset
NEAREST TRAIN STATION:
Map of Sandbanks Beach

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What’s On along the Coast

Throughout the year there are a series of events and festivals taking place along the Coast. Find out What’s On from food festivals to cultural and sporting events.

Get active on the beach

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