Sandbanks in Poole, Dorset
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Sandbanks is a predominantly level residential area
Brief description
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandbanks
2025: "Sandbanks is an affluent neighbourhood of Poole, Dorset, on the south coast of England, situated on a narrow spit of around 1 km2 or 0.39 sq mi extending into the mouth of Poole Harbour.
It is known for its high property prices and for its award-winning beach.[1] In 2005, Sandbanks was reported to have the fourth highest land value by area in the world.[2][needs update] The Sandbanks and Canford Cliffs coastline area has been dubbed "Britain's Palm Beach".[3]
In its early years Sandbanks was known as "Parkstone-on-Sea".[4] The area was largely undeveloped until the 20th century.[5] Sandbanks Road was constructed after the First World War, linking the peninsula to the Parkstone area of Poole.[6]
Sandbanks is connected to Studland by the Sandbanks Ferry, a chain ferry across the mouth of the harbour. The Sandbanks area of Poole Harbour (known as North Haven Lake) is used for water sports and by light marina craft. The north side is home to the Southern Headquarters of the Royal Yachting Association and a sailing school.[7]
Views to the north are across Poole Harbour and to Poole. To the south views extend across the English Channel and to the coastline of Studland and Swanage in the west.
Sandbanks is a predominantly residential area, with homes stretching east from the Harbour to The Avenue, the eastern boundary of Poole. Homes often sell for millions of pounds."
https://www.sandbankscommunitygroup.com/sandbanks/about-sandbanks
Address
Sandbanks
Sandbanks - Poole
Sandbanks
Poole BH13 7QQ
+ Banks Road
Sandbanks
Dorset
BH13 7AS
https://sandbanksbeach.co.uk/contact/ + https://www.sandbankscommunitygroup.com/sandbanks/about-sandbanks info@sandbankscg.com
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Website
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgkznrjme1po
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandbanks
https://www.pooletourism.com/explore/sandbanks
https://www.visit-dorset.com/listing/sandbanks-beach/210943301/
Directions
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandbanks
2025: "Sandbanks is accessible by car on two B-roads: B3369 from Parkstone and B3065 from Westbourne, or via Sandbanks Ferry from Studland. Sandbanks, along with Bournemouth and Poole, has easy access to the M27 motorway at Southampton via the A338 and A31 roads."
Opening Times
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
Transport
https://seearoundbritain.com/venues/brownsea-island-dorest-national-trust
"By bus: For Sandbanks: the number 50 runs between Bournemouth via Sandbanks to Swanage
Branksome or Parkstone stations to Sandbanks Jetty, 3.5 miles."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandbanks
2025: "Sandbanks is accessible by car on two B-roads: B3369 from Parkstone and B3065 from Westbourne, or via Sandbanks Ferry from Studland. Sandbanks, along with Bournemouth and Poole, has easy access to the M27 motorway at Southampton via the A338 and A31 roads.
The nearest railway station is Parkstone, about 4 km away, but there are no public transport routes connecting there. Instead, the Purbeck Breezer bus route runs daily from Bournemouth railway station, the major station in the South East Dorset conurbation; seasonal routes (some departures only) run from Poole bus station, near to Poole railway station."
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