Alum Chine Beach
Alum Chine Beach
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luloeastbourne
Eastbourne, UK37 contributions
Sep 2022
Lovely beach, bars and restaurants nearby. Down steep hills or steps from the Chine end, but I believe flatter if approaching from the pier.
Written September 10, 2022
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Tunde Szakacs
Corby, UK10 contributions
Aug 2022
Wonderful fine sandy beach, pleasant location, very good facilities. WC, shower, restaurant, ice cream parlor are all available and great
Written August 15, 2022
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George P
2 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
Such a beautiful beach!! Just a short walk from Bournemouth, quiet and clean with a relaxed family feel. A great option away from the crowd.
Written July 9, 2022
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Martin G
11 contributions
Jun 2022
A great stretch of beach with decent public toilets and a cafe nearby. Parking can be tricky in the summer months, but you can get there by walking through Alum Chine which is lovely.
Written July 7, 2022
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ian T
London, UK49 contributions
Apr 2022
Nice little beach with a walk by the sea front into Bournemouth. Plenty of places to have a coffe or ice cream
Car park a bit pricey.
Car park a bit pricey.
Written May 30, 2022
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Stephen W
London, UK150 contributions
May 2022
Great beach for those with kiddies, perfect dog control on the beaches. Be advised the pathway up to the main road (and bus stop to town) is very steep for those with mobility issues.
Written May 21, 2022
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Anna T
Swindon, UK2 contributions
Mar 2022
Not far from the hotel where we stayed. Very peaceful and tranquil ,especially in the morning and evening.
Written March 7, 2022
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Tracy R
27 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
Love this part of the world and love this beach.
Beautiful golden sand and stunning views.
Love the fact the beach is split into sections and dogs are allowed all year round 🐾🐾
Have been here in the sun and the rain and it really doesn't matter.
Make a point of spending lots of time here everytime we visit Bournemouth 🏖️
Beautiful golden sand and stunning views.
Love the fact the beach is split into sections and dogs are allowed all year round 🐾🐾
Have been here in the sun and the rain and it really doesn't matter.
Make a point of spending lots of time here everytime we visit Bournemouth 🏖️
Written February 27, 2022
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Burcu
Southampton, UK3 contributions
Jan 2022 • Couples
Great scenery of merging blue sky blue ocean and green forest. Fantastic sounds of waves. Calming and relaxing. Dogs everywhere🐾 Happy moments🌟
Written January 30, 2022
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angela-bea
Sidmouth, UK23 contributions
Dec 2021
Accessed either from the tropical gardens or down the Chine. Beautiful golden sand and easy promenade.
Written December 28, 2021
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Mandykooner
Wolverhampton, UK19 contributions
Are there toilets on the beach
abdulrashid
Birmingham, UK72 contributions
Yes public loos at the ‘mouth’ of entrance to beach.
Very clean as well
Is there a carpark and if so is it expensive for a long stay please ?
Kscoobs
Bristol, UK32 contributions
We parked on a nearby street.
Cv3
4 contributions
Hi, are dogs allowed on the land train?
Howard Llewellyn
Bournemouth, UK365 contributions
Yes they are
Rosita L
1 contribution
Hello in this beach aloud have dogs
Stuart C
Bournemouth, UK2,498 contributions
Yes part of the beach does. The main section doesn’t! To be more specific in the summer time, dogs are allowed at: Alum Chine beach between the Alum Chine beach office (Groyne 3) and the border with Poole's first beach, Branksome Dene Chine beach. Durley Chine beach dogs are only permitted between Groynes 5 (middle chine) and Groyne 7. The groynes are all marked up!
Deborah K
London, UK6 contributions
What is Alum Chine beach like From 27th May to 31st May ? During school break. Is it very bus, massively busy?
Ken B
United Kingdom14 contributions
the childrens play area has been renovated but plenty of space beech can be busy but again plenty of space because it is away from main pier area café and restaurant if needed land train into Bournemouth pier if you need it,day beach hut hire as well
CHRISTIANPANTS
Hove, UK135 contributions
Hi!
Is there anywhere on Alum Chine beach to hire Stand Up Paddle boards please?
Did an online search, but could only find surf hire in Boscombe.
Ta!
Stuart C
Bournemouth, UK2,498 contributions
Afternoon, there is Shaka Surf at Branksome Dene which is a 5 minute walk towards Poole from Alum chine.
shakasurf co uk
Can I bring my dog on the beach during the day in August ??!
Simon A
London, UK234 contributions
"Dog walkers can use the seafront. Please clean up any mess your dog makes and put it in a bin. If you don’t have bags to pick up your dog’s mess, pop into your nearest beach office.
You must keep your dog on a lead from 1st May to 30th September. You can only let them loose in the following areas:
Border with Poole to Groyne 3 (Alum Chine beach office)
Groynes 5 to 7 (Middle Chine to Durley Chine)
Groynes 32 to 41 (Fisherman’s Walk to Southbourne)
Groyne 45 to Hengistbury Head"
Source: Bournemouth website, /AttractionsLeisure/BeachesandWaterfront/BeachGuidelines.aspx (can't post URL or links in answers 😕)
Hope this helps
sultana291 .
Greater London, UK
Hi there, im looking to do bbq next week in bournmouth. Which beach would I be allowed to do bbq on?
Which place would be best to do bbq?
Hope to hear from you soon.
Thank you
BournemouthBoy
Bournemouth, UK404 contributions
You can't have a barbecue before 6 pm. The choice is yours re any of the beaches, but the further away from either pier will be quieter. I like Branksome Chine . But as I said all are perfect.
They dont allow open barbeques but disposable ones are okay if doused with water at the end of use and placed by the bins.
Alum Chine Beach (Bournemouth) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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