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Beaches · Dorset · Sandbanks Beach

Sandbanks Beach,
sandy beach

Sandbanks Beach is a sandy beach in Dorset. Here’s everything to know before you drive — and the live picture in the app.

Location50.6869°N, 1.9395°W
Water quality (EA)Excellent
DogsAllowed now
Sandbanks Beach beach, DorsetPhoto: Chris Downer · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Dogs

Dogs are welcome all year round.

Allowed today
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Water — EA Excellent

Designated bathing water rated Excellent by the Environment Agency. Sewage alerts stream live in the app.

EA Excellent
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Facilities

Car park · toilets · café · showers · lifeguard (seasonal)

Food & drink nearby

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Sandbanks Beach, answered

Are dogs allowed on Sandbanks Beach beach?

Dogs are welcome all year round.

Is the sea clean at Sandbanks Beach?

Sandbanks Beach is a designated bathing water rated Excellent by the Environment Agency. Live sewage-overflow alerts are shown in the BeachGo app.

What facilities does Sandbanks Beach beach have?

Sandbanks Beach has a car park, toilets, a café, seasonal lifeguard cover.