Nov
23
2009
The Beaches of Bournemouth
Author:The beaches on Bournemouth’s seafront, especially the stretch of beach around the pier, are some of the best and busiest resort beaches in the country. They are also some of the cleanest and safest beaches around.
During peak season, thousands of visitors a day visit the beaches, simply to lounge or to enjoy popular activities such as surfing, wind surfing and kite surfing. These water sports are available throughout the year, depending on wind and wave conditions.
The beaches of Bournemouth are great for kids as well, particularly since a lot of fun events are lined up every summer. Since Bournemouth was the first town to have a Kidzone on its beaches, the safety of children or losing them in crowds isn’t something you have to worry about as much as when you are on some other beach. The Kidzone involves giving children a colour-coded armbands that conforms to each stretch of the beach. If your kids do stray away, they won’t stay lost for too long, even when the crowds are huge.
If you’re heading to the beach via public transport, the nearest bus stop is by the BIC on Exeter Road, a short walk to the beach. You can take a Yellow Bus from most points in Bournemouth and Christchurch. There are also bus links from the Square and the Triangle.