Sandbanks Beach

Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September

Dogs allowed all year from Sandbanks prom west end to Haven Point

Source: BCP Council. Rules set by BCP Council. Checked 24 October 2026.

Many restrictions cover only part of a beach. Follow the signs, and use the source for exact boundaries.

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Getting onto the beach

• A wooden boardwalk helps wheelchair users from the promenade onto the sand.
• A balloon-tyred beach wheelchair can be borrowed from the Sandbanks beach office, 9:30am to 4:30pm, May to September, first come first served, with a £50 refundable cash deposit.
• Parking close to the beach, and an accessible unisex toilet (RADAR key) by the beach office.

Access source: BCP Council, checked October 2026.

Assistance dogs: most council dog orders and beach bans exempt assistance dogs, such as guide and hearing dogs. Check the source if you are unsure.

Nearby restricted beaches

• Studland Beaches (Shell, South, Middle, Knoll south)Dogs on leads 1 May to 30 September
• Alum Chine to Middle ChineDogs banned 1 May to 30 September
• Bournemouth & Boscombe Piers (Durley Chine to Fisherman's Walk)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September
• Swanage BeachDogs banned 1 May to 30 September
• Highcliffe Beach (Groynes H4–H8)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September
• Colwell Bay (west of slipway)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September