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Welcome To Bournemouth Pier


Set in the middle of seven miles of golden sand, Bournemouth Pier Is the destination of choice for thousands of families every year.

As well as stunning views across the bay, framed by the Isle of Wight on one side and the Purbeck hills on the other, Bournemouth Pier also boasts a wide and varied selection of attractions, entertainments and retail outlets to make any visit to Bournemouth memorable.

The Bournemouth Pier Theatre

The Pier Theatre with a great selection of shows programmed to suit all ages. Summer 2011 announces the return of Abba Forever a great foot tapping show featuring all the hits of this one off pop legend band, playing every Wednesday from July 6th to August 31st.


Plus a real scoop for all the family HIGH SCHOOL MANIA singing and dancing to your favourite songs from High School Musical, Glee and Camp Rock playing every Tuesday from July 26th to August 30th, twice daily at 2pm and 6pm. These two shows are only the start of what looks like being the best ever summer seen at the end of the pier.



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Key West Restaurant

key west restaurant

Key West Restaurant is situated near the end of Bournemouth Pier and offers the chance to enjoy a fresh homemade meal or a refreshing drink while soaking up the sun and taking in unrivalled views. Open daily there is no better place to start your day and offering a large sun terrace, great food and a friendly welcome, why eat by the sea when you can eat on the sea!

Bournemouth Pier is also the place to be to take to the seas, this year Blue Line Cruises operate 7 days a week (weather permitting) with an outstanding cruise selection. For more details, log on to www.bluelinecruises.co.uk.

And if you’re after an adrenalin fuelled thrill experience then you must book to go on and enter details for Bournemouth rib experience

… If that’s not enough, why not browse around our shops, you never know you might find a bargain.


We also have a great choice of retail units including:

Bournemouth Pier Shops News and Gifts

A traditional seaside gift shop selling a large range of Seaside themed souvenirs and gifts as well as daily newspapers, snacks and drinks.

The Sweet Shop A little corner of sweetness, hundreds of different varieties of sweets, rock and handmade fudge. Including old favourites and new ranges. The sweet shop has everything a sweet tooth would want.

Little Britain This is Bournemouth’s own alladin’s cave of gifts and beach goods. Packed full of everything you never knew you wanted but absolutely have to have.

Coffee Reef Why not enjoy a freshly made coffee while watching the Tide roll in, or sit on the beach with a ice cold fresh fruit smoothie. Open every day selling Freshly made Baguettes, Cakes and snacks. What a perfect way to start your day on the beach.

The Beach Shop Bournemouth’s premier beach goods shop, selling everything you will ever need for a day in the sun. Take a minute to browse our selection of inflatables, Beachware, Toys, Games and Beach essentials. If you can’t find it here, you don’t need it on the beach!

Snack Shack Feeling Peckish, lying on the beach and getting hungry? Why not try our Snack Shack. With a great range of Proper Cornish pasties, Pizza’s and Fresh Sandwiches we are guaranteed to have something you fancy. Why not try one of our fresh pancakes, drizzled with chocolate sauce or covered in vanilla ice cream.

Ice Cream Shack If you fancy an ice cream, why not stop off at our ice cream shack, with a range of mouthwatering flavours of locally made Purbeck Ice Cream, don’t just stop at one scoop, try them all!