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Southbourne Beach

About Southbourne Beach

Southbourne beach is a sandy beach with some shingle and is popular with families.

Like most Bournemouth beaches the seafront is backed by a steep cliff.

Facilities include lifeguards in summer months, kids zone, toilets, parking, cafe, shops, restaurant

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Southbourne Beach, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Dorset , United Kingdom

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Upcoming Events In The Area

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Teddy Rocks

30.67 km
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1st May 2026
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3rd May 2026
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Camp Bestival

30.9 km
Camp Bestival is a four-day, family-friendly music festival held annually at Lulworth Castle in Dorset. It was started in 2008, Read moreโ€ฆ
30th July 2026
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2nd August 2026
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Dorset Seafood Festival

48.39 km
Few places do seafood quite like Dorset. Every September, Weymouth’s historic harbourside transforms into a feast of flavours, drawing seafood Read moreโ€ฆ
12th September 2026
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13th September 2026

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Bistro on the Beach

0.64 km
Beach: Southbourne beachView: A seaside eatery with great views along this lovely part of the Dorset coast and out to Read moreโ€ฆ
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Christchurch-Priory

Christchurch Priory

1.73 km
Christchurch Prioryย is anย ecclesiastical parishย and formerย prioryย churchย inย Christchurchย andย is one of the longest parish churches in the country and is larger than most English Read moreโ€ฆ
Place Tags: History - Heritage
Christchurch-Castle

Christchurch Castle

1.91 km
Christchurch Castle is a Norman motte and bailey castle that hasย stonework dated to 1160 AD. The castle’s site is inside Read moreโ€ฆ
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