Visit Sandbanks & discover

Discover amazing horticulture, beautiful botanical Walled Garden and fun activities for all the family. The perfect place to spend the day & relax  in wonderful surroundings.

Hamworthy Park sits on Poole Harbour and comprises Hamworthy beach, a large, green open space and a children’s paddling pool and play area.

A stunning hike from Sandbanks to the beautiful Isle of Purbeck. There’s so much to discover along the way including Shell Bay, “Old Harry Rocks” and the seaside town of Swanage.

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

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

Sandbanks has a huge variety of facilities for all keen yachtspeople. With boatyards, marinas and mooring available.

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

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

A beautiful sandy beach located just over the bay from Sandbanks. With wide golden sands backed by sand dunes, nature reserve and a seafood restaurant.

Challenge your friends and family to a round of crazy golf! Serious fun right near the beach.

Emergency repair works on Shore Road see lengthy traffic queues for car drivers but don’t despair! We have some helpful tips to get you to the beach.

Harry Paye Day goes down a storm with pirates, parades and live music on Poole Quay!

The advent of summer brings with it a brand new website, welcoming visitors and celebrating Sandbanks as the perfect staycation location in the UK.

Thousands of people joined forces today to turn Poole pink to raise valuable funds for life-saving research.

A rippling ocean effect in the sky created by rare weather conditions was seen over Sandbanks today.

An incredible sight to see. The world’s tallest ship Golden Horizon docks in Poole Harbour

Keeping our beaches for future generations with an important emphasis on the environment and combating erosion.

Long term resident of Sandbanks and ex manager of our local football team AFC Bournemouth stars in his own TV show.

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

The British Beach Handball Championships offers an exciting sporting weekend here at Sandbanks Beach.

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

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

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

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!

Get your motor running! Join hundreds of fellow bikers for this one-of-a-kind meet on the Quay every Tuesday.

Enjoy beach views and hearty home cooked food while you relax in this restaurant by Sandbanks Beach. With regular live music and a buzzing atmosphere.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sandbanks is a truly unique part of the country with a long history and growth in to a thriving community of visitors and locals alike.

Avoid all the traffic queues and hop on a bus down to Sandbanks from Poole & Bournemouth.

Your questions answered! We’ve compiled the answers to your most frequently asked questions. Helping you plan your visit and get the most from your time in Sandbanks and at the beach.

The “Golden Mile” is without question home to some of the most unique & stunning properties in the UK.

Within metres and easy access of the glorious golden sand and blue waters of Sandbanks Beach.

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

Escape the noise and congestion of the city and visit Sandbanks on the South Coast. With it’s award winning golden sandy beach, crystal-clear waters and activities for all the family.

Another celebrity endorsement – this time by Donald Trump at his latest rally in the US.

Prince Charles reveals his love of Watersports and holidays in Sandbanks.

A nice relaxing stroll around a hidden gem. Luscombe Valley Nature reserve in Sandbanks. Follow me as I take a wander and get back to beautiful mother nature…

A low level fly-past of the Royal Airforce Chinook helicopter over Sandbanks Beach…

The UK PM recommends a visit to Sandbanks for your summer holidays.

The worlds largest sail cruise ship leaving Poole Harbour for the open seas.

Take a relaxing stroll and exploration around Brownsea Island.

As SandPolo hits the shores of Sandbanks Beach, watch the real stars arrive!