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Sandbanks Beach

Garden, Park & Outdoor · Dorset, England

Sandbanks Beach is a garden, park & outdoor in Dorset, England. Entry is free. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

PriceFree entry
Free entry; special exhibitions, parking and extras may be charged.
Best time to goEarly mornings in summer.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening.
Best agesAll ages
If it rainsOutdoor: pick dry days
Money saverFree or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic.
Top tipsLong Blue Flag sandy beach in Poole with lifeguards in summer, cafés and watersports. Arrive early on sunny days.
What to packWellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream

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