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Sandbanks

Poole, England
Ranked #4 of 17 attractions in Poole
4.5 of 5 stars 79 Reviews
Type: Beaches
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London, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

A good place to visit plenty of water sports and activities also the ferry to Studland only cost a £1.00 return as a foot passanger and you can easily spend the day there. Also the Brownsea Island ferry only takes about 10 mins and you are there if you go from Poole Quay it takes about 45 mins. More

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Poole, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

wonderful sandy beach with safe bathing.Plenty of room.Very large car park but if you go on a Sunday and the weather is good,go earlier or you will find it will be difficult to park,traffic wardens love it, this is where they get their bonus!!!! Good eating places just off beach.If you like you can walk all the way to Bournemouth... More

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West Sussex
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

One of the best beaches I have ever seen and certainly the best in the UK! More

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Emsworth, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

miles of sand !! lots of walking, bring a picnick and make a day of it ! and if it takes your fancie, they have a nuddist section !!!! More

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Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Sandbanks could be anywhere in the world. Crazy golf there is always a giggle, and a beer in Cafe Shore is normally a pleasent experience. Now its included within the top ten beaches in Europe, why not?! More

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Luton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

the beach was lovely and clean and there are food shops and cafe's around only thing bad was cuold of had more of a variety of thing in the shop that sells stick of rock and hats etc.. but overall beach was amazing it even has crazy golf there :) More

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bournemouth
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66 reviews 66 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

very clean beach,gets crowded in summer,food available. The village has restaurants but a bit expensive,it is millionaires row in dorset. Lots of footballers have bought up properties there. Good for windsurfing and cockling. Car park fees. More

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London, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

Lovely hotel has an amazing weekend even though the weather could have been slightly better More

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Exmouth, United Kingdom
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

Yes very enjoyable few hours, Parked the car had a nice walk around stopped had a drink, listening to the waves lapping and looking at how all the bankers/football managers spend our money ie boats houses cars certainly a eye opener. . More

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Ringwood, England, United Kingdom
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

Food quite good. Loads of noisy kids. Service ver average More

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