Sandbanks Beach
Poole, Dorset · ★ 4.7 · 8,136 visitor reviews
Poole, BH15 1HJ
About
Sandbanks' southeast-facing beach, a regular Blue Flag award winner, is sheltered and extremely family-friendly with golden sands gradually sloping into the water. There is a promenade with cafes, shops, a crazy golf course, children's amusements and a mini road train that gives rides along the seafront. The wide sands host volleyball and polo championships and from the beach, you can learn to windsurf, sail, or hire jet skis, kayaks and inflatables.
On the other side of the spit is Whitley Lake, a shallow part of the harbour recommended for boardsailing, and the National Trust reserve at Brownsea Island with deer, peacocks and squirrels is just a ferry ride away.
Good for: all ages, babies toddlers, older children, teenagers, young children
Categories
Facilities
- Nearby Parking
- Toilets
- Cafe
- Pushchair Friendly
- Card Payments
- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Entrance
- Contactless Payment
Prices
Opening times
Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours
Common questions
Is Sandbanks Beach free to visit?
Yes, entry to Sandbanks Beach is completely free. Parking charges may apply in nearby car parks, but the beach itself is free for families to enjoy.
What are the opening hours for Sandbanks Beach?
Sandbanks Beach is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can visit at any time, though the best beach conditions are during daylight hours.
Is Sandbanks Beach suitable for families?
Yes, Sandbanks is a regular Blue Flag award winner with golden sands that gradually slope into the water, making it extremely family-friendly. It's sheltered and safe for children.
What activities are available at Sandbanks Beach?
Families can learn to windsurf, sail, or hire jet skis, kayaks, and inflatables. The promenade has cafes, shops, crazy golf, children's amusements, and a mini road train. Brownsea Island is just a ferry ride away.
Does Sandbanks Beach have a cafe?
Yes, there are cafes along the promenade where you can grab refreshments. There are also toilets and the beach is pushchair-friendly in parts, with nearby accessible parking.
What families say
8136 reviews