Address: Pier Approach, Bournemouth, BH2 5AA, United Kingdom
Phone: +441202925825
Rating: 4.4
based on 408 reviews.
Atmosphere and Scenery
Pros:
"Amazing Landscape with so much serenity and peace."
"Also saw a stunning sunset and lots of surfers."
"The long flat sea front and the pier are always good for a walk and an ice cream, so it's always worth a visit."
"The view is mesmerizing on a good day."
"A beautiful place to enjoy with your family and friends."
"Always enjoyable view but always wait till Christmas time as lined with Christmas trees last year."
"Beautiful sandy beach, can get very busy when the weather is good."
"It's a great place to go to enjoy the View of the Sea."
Cons:
"The beach surrounding this beach is beautiful but pretty much everything was closed."
"A lot of what was there was inactive or boarded away."
"Shocked at the amount of rubbish & inconsiderate beach visitors this past weekend."
"The ticket attendance was unhelpful and rude....plus inflated prices just for the airshow."
"Not quite sure I understand the racket that the council have going on here."
"It may be the current times with COVID-19 that's affecting the atmosphere at the pier."
"A bit tired, rides are old, but it's nostalgia if you remember childhood seaside trips."
"Lovely in the evening when it's not too busy. Worth a visit! I would advoid peek times and it can be very over crowded."
Activities and Attractions
Pros:
"Lots of fun questions all the way around the pier and lit Xmas trees."
"Actually went there to fish off the pier which we were told was fine in the evening."
"One of the most beautiful piers I have seen in UK. Like every pier, you will find shops for ice cream and snacks along with a play area and gaming zone."
"I love Bournemouth Pier. There are some cool attractions there like Rock Reef where you can climb 28 walls and even you can find the very first pier to shore Zipline."
"Sunset beach club is such a fun, location is just perfect for who love the sea view & want to party."
"Nice a chilled. Little bit packed as the weather was beautiful. But spacious, juice pier, good games and rides for the kids."
"The pier complements the experience and gives one an extra reason or fun thing to do at the beach."
"There's a zip wire on the pier to the beach, a restaurant, rock walls and arcade located on the pier so plenty to do and see."
Cons:
"One of the best beach in UK the sand is so nice and clean. There is an aquarium on the beach as well. We really enjoyed in Beaumont garden where they have very nice flowers and green belt to enjoy."
"If you've come all the way to Bournemouth, you may as well check out the pier. It offers unique views of the beachfront and amazing views of the ocean. If you have kids, there is a carousel and some rides at the end of the pier, but be aware that they charge ridiculous prices."
"Walked through it in the evening. I think it might require a small fee during the day. Not really sure. There are a few attractions there and a climbing center for kids."
"Touristy pier, with views out into the ocean and back onto the shore."
"A lovely place during a good weather. I would recommend everyone no matter what age they are to go there."
"Charging £1-50 to walk on the pier no thank you. And it was cars payment only just for this reason I won't be going back."
"This Thursday to Saturday there will be an air show on the beach."
"Walked from Shell Bay to Bournemouth pier. So it's nice to find the eatery on the pier is pretty good and provides timely service and good food options."
Accessibility and Facilities
Pros:
"Difficult to write a review of a pier, when its function is to protrude into the sea. It has to be said that it does this very well and in the main, is intact…Wood makes it easy for walking and not falling into the sea."
"I've visited numerous beaches, but this one truly stands out as exceptional. It ranks among the best I've experienced. What impressed me most was the ease of finding parking, which is often a challenge at popular beach spots."
"The sandy beach in England. Clear water, lots of places to eat and a perfect place to spend your summer holiday."
"The beach is amazing, scenic. A must vist in the UK."
"Premier Inn, East Cliff, was the best place to stay, very near the seafront and the 'diverse and ethnic' quarters."
"Beautiful place with the option of dining with the view."
"A very well looked-after pier with a restaurant, zipwiring experience and also an arcade right at its base."
"Very well maintained. There are 2 small kiosks/ cabins for coffee and other beverages, small snacks, and ice cream."
Cons:
"They are charging 1.5 Gbp person just to roam around the pier, which is not worth it."
"If you want to have a good holiday the place is 70% ok."
"£1.50 each to walk to the end of a very short pier, realise most of it was shut and walk back again. Complete rip off!"
"The beach was absolutely fabulous with it's soft pure sand and clean atmosphere."
"The beach was wonderful and surprisingly not crowded as people suggested."
"The website says the pier is a paid experience until 31 October but there was nobody taking payment when we went this week."
"Had a lovely walk back from a game of golf with the wife, (which I beat her, for once!)"
"Always part of our trip when we visit Bournemouth, whatever the weather. We love the cafe, which does a great breakfast, as well as the wonderful amusements."