Bournemouth beach with the pier behind
Bournemouth Beach, 2017-07-09

Bournemouth Beach

Bournemouth

A sweeping golden shoreline backed by colourful beach huts, drawing millions to England's sunniest stretch of coast.

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BeachTime here: 1.5–3 h

On the map

Pier Approach, Bournemouth, BH2 5AA

Quick facts

Bournemouth's beach is a seven-mile stretch of golden sand.

Lewis Tregonwell founded a health resort here in 1810, built villas for visitors who came for sea-bathing.

Pines were planted behind the shore because pine-scented air was believed to help lung conditions.

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