Beaches in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole that have won awards for water quality and sustainability.
Blue Flag awards
The Blue Flag awards recognise beaches for their water quality, environmental management and safety.
Currently we have 9 Blue Flag award winning beaches.
Our Bournemouth Blue Flag beaches are:
- Durley Chine
- Fisherman’s Walk
Our Poole Blue Flag beaches are:
- Branksome Chine
- Canford Cliffs
- Sandbanks
- Shore Road
Our Christchurch Blue Flag beaches are:
- Avon Beach
- Friars Cliff
- Highcliffe
Bournemouth Pier was also recognised for the Blue Flag seaside award.
Environmental activities
You can view or download what activities we have planned for the next bathing season.
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Green tourism awards
Bournemouth seafront is a 3 time winner of the Green Tourism Business Scheme award. It recognises areas in which energy is used efficiently and waste reduction targets are in place.
Quality of beach and bathing water
Our water is tested between May and September by the Environment Agency.