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Bournemouth Beach

Bournemouth, England
Ranked #2 of 16 attractions in Bournemouth
4.5 of 5 stars 405 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Traveller Description: Bournemouth Beach could be the highlight of your whole trip - very clean, beautiful and friendly. For more information about the area, the official... more »
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Eastleigh, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

the beach as with most of bournemouth was very clean,lots of litter bins which were used.fabulous sandy beach. More

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Edgware, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

very clean beach . sand . places to eat and drink. good loos . More

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philippines
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Nice sands, lively atmosphere and great place to hang out. Lots of stores, shops and restaurants around. The only downside here is that it gets too crowded. More

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Erith
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20 reviews 20 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

The local authority has worded bloody hard to make and maintain the beach and seafront here. Plenty of clean sand, toilets and food outlets all along the front. Dog free and non smoking beaches too. More

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Andover, United Kingdom
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

I had a very good day in Bournemouth and an extremely hot day had been arranged for me! I walked right along the beach and the sand looked beautifully clean and well maintained as was the park nearest the pier. I just had a couple of reservations, however. The promenade was extremely busy with walkers but I cannot understand why... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

The best thing I can say is that in the height of summer you could mistake this place for a resort abroad. The beach is kept so clean (even if tourists do leave loads of mess it gets cleared by morning) and you have great facilities, great views, great sand and great sea. Nothing else in the UK comes close. More

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Rural Sussex
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Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

As beaches go this is one of the better ones along the south coast. There is plenty of space, its very clean & there is a number of bars & restaurants to meet all tastes from the old fashioned cafes to more formal dining and cocktail bars. certainly worth a look. More

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Plymouth, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Great walks along the beach front. Two Harvester pub/restaurants either end of the walk. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

very clean didnt like the fact you had to pay to get onto the pier then the resturant at the end was closed! More

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Southampton, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Beautiful beach which we have been visiting for years as it's just down the road from us. We were lucky enough to have our wedding photo's on this beach too in September last year, simply fabulous! More

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