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Friars Cliff Beach

Penny Way
Friars Cliff
CHRISTCHURCH
Dorset
BH23 4EP

Telephone: +44 01202 795070

About

Shingle and sand beaches ideal for families. Magnificent views of the Isle of Wight and Christchurch Bay. A short walk from the cliff top nature reserve at Steamer Point.

Mostly designated for bathing with a water sports area in front of the concrete wave wall at the eastern end of the beach.

There are outdoor showers.

The beach is reached via sloping tarmac paths at either end. Level access can be gained by accessing the promenade from the beach level car park at Avon Beach and walking eastwards.

Sorry no dogs on beach from 1 May until 30 September inclusive. Dogs to be kept on leads whilst on the promenades between 1 May and 30 September inclusive.

Lifeguard service during July and August.

Horses are not permitted on the seashore between the Saturday preceding Easter Monday and the 30th September (both dates inclusive) in any year between 10am and 9pm.

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Opening Times

2020 Opening (1 January 2020 - 31 December 2020)

Guide Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Free Admission	Free

Entry is free - car parking is available and charges apply

Website

Telephone: +44 01202 795070

Awards

Beach Awards Seaside Awards - 2019 2019

Facilities

Accessibility

Guide Dogs Permitted
Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors - at Steamer Point car park.
Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Attraction Facilities

Shower facilities - outdoor.

Establishment Features

Dogs Accepted - seasonal restrictions apply.
On-site Restaurant/Cafe
Open All Year
Toilets

Event Facilities

Free Entry

Key Features

Outdoor Attraction
Village Location

Parking & Transport

Parking (charge)

Map & Directions

View Map

Road Directions

From A35 follow signs to Friars Cliff.

Public Transport Directions

Bus: Wilts & Dorset X1 and X2 and Yellow Buses run services to and from Mudeford.

Rail: 10 minutes taxi journey.

Air: 20 minutes by car from Bournemouth Airport.

Journey planning: Visit the Traveline website: www.travelinesw.com.

Website

Telephone: +44 01202 795070

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