Hengistbury Head Beach is a beach in Dorset, England.

Welcome to Hengistbury Head! Here you will find a beach that has remained relatively unchanged, with its southern-facing, pebble-covered shoreline and imposing clay and ironstone cliffs. You can enter the Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve which is found at this beach’s less developed end and is the perfect spot to view both Poole Bay and Christchurch Bay. Not to mention, all the amenities you could need including plenty of parking, toilets and a cafe.

Are there lifeguards on Hengistbury Head Beach?

Hengistbury Head Beach is not a lifeguarded beach.

Beach lifeguards in Dorset are provided by the RNLI and details can be subject to change.

For the most up-to-date information on lifeguards at Hengistbury Head Beach including lifeguard patrol dates and times, please refer to the RNLI website.

Are dogs allowed on Hengistbury Head Beach?

So – is Hengistbury Head Beach, Dorset dog friendly?

There are certain times of the year when dogs are allowed on Hengistbury Head Beach.

Restrictions may apply to this beach, usually from Easter until the end of Summer.

Is there parking at Hengistbury Head Beach?

There is parking availabile at Hengistbury Head Beach.

Hengitsbury Head and Mudeford Quay both have car parking facilities.

Hengistbury Head Beach Location

The nearest postcode location for Hengistbury Head Beach is: BH6 4EN
The OS Grid Reference for Hengistbury Head Beach is: SZ 1749 9046
The nearest town to Hengistbury Head Beach is: Bournemouth

Hengistbury Head Beach Map

Here is a map of the nearest postcode location: [pw_map address=”BH6 4EN” key=”AIzaSyA3rR60XBp9yDRlF54_kqsPLOAk3w7K51U”]

Hengistbury Head Beach – Additional Information


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