Welcome to Sandbanks

The award winning and world famous beach. Golden sands & sparkling Blue Flag waters with the best hotels, restaurants & watersports activities in the UK.

Take a trip to Brownsea Island or enoy a cruise along the Jurassic coastline to Swanage.

Perfect conditions for windsurfers all year round. Every skill level is catered for whether your learning or a pro!

A glorious green open space by the harbour, with views over the bay towards Brownsea. The perfect place to picnic, play and relax.

An island adventure for all the family, with dramatic views to the Purbeck Hills, Poole Harbour and thriving natural habitats.

A glorious sheltered haven ideal for younger swimmers. Relax and enjoy the gentle lapping of the waves and watch the sail boats gliding in to the harbour.

Sandbanks boasts shallow waters, coastal winds and a friendly community of dedicated kiteboarding enthusiasts ready to welcome you.

A wonderful walk from Sandbanks along the promenade east towards Bournemouth.

Enjoy the thrill of zipping over the water with wonderful scenery as your backdrop. With the open water on the beachside or a more sheltered bay on the harbourside.

With safe shallow waters in a sheltered bay and stunning scenery. Paddleboarding heaven is right here at Sandbanks!

As well as stalls of locally sourced produce from fresh fish, cheeses, local gins, themed clothing stalls, jewellery, art, accessories stalls, and much much more!

Ahoy there! Join us for a day of pirates, parades and live music on Poole Quay!

Sandpolo brings “the sport of kings” to Sandbanks Beach with a weekend packed full of exhilarating entertainment!

A unique festival on the beach like no other featuring top class acts.

Known as the UK’s largest Air Festival, large crowds of onlockers will be delighted by some amazing aircraft overhead.

Dine in style as you look out to stunning views of Poole Harbour and the Purbecks beyond.

The perfect way to start your day on the Banks! Freshly roasted coffee and a great selection of local food.

Located on the tip of Sandbanks Peninsula, you couldn’t dine closer to the water with stunning views across to Studland Bay.

Relaxed and cosy providing locally sourced food, a perfect place to start your day!

The perfect place to start your day or during your stay on the beach. Providing hot food, freshly ground coffee and friendly staff.

Relax in stylish and comfortable surroundings. Enjoy a wonderful meal and drinks with friends just a short walk from the beach.

Enjoy classically prepared fish and seafood by the waters edge with unrivalled views of the harbour.

The perfect place to stop by on your way to Sandbanks for a morning coffee and cake or prepare for a perfect picnic on the Banks.

Find the best places to park for your trip to Sandbanks Beach!

Experience Sandbanks in a completely new way allowing you to explore at your own pace.

Whether you’re looking for a relaxing holiday on the beach or an action-packed adventure, holiday fun starts right here at Sandbanks!

The “Golden Mile” is home to some truly extradordinary unique properties combined with original architecture.

Avoid all the traffic queues and hop on a bus down to Sandbanks.

Your questions answered! We’ve collected the most frequently asked questions to help you make the most of your visit.

Park all day in Sandbanks, with easy access to the beach and shops nearby.

The Isle of Purbeck, beautiful Studland Beach and stunning Jurassic Coastline is within easy reach, just a short ferry ride directly from Sandbanks.

With affordable public transport, parking right near the beach, ebike & scooter hire or if you prefer to use foot-power, plan your trip to Sandbanks Beach.

Enjoy the fresh air, sea breeze and plenty of exercise when you leave the car at home and explore Sandbanks & Poole by bike or scooter.