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Bournemouth Pier 2022
During the peak season between April and October, the local BCP Council operates a pier toll for entrance to Bournemouth Pier.
2023 Pricing:
| One carer with a disabled person | Free |
| Adult day | £1.50 per ticket |
| Family day (two adults and three children) | £4.40 per ticket |
| Junior day | £1.20 per ticket |
| Under 5’s | Free |
Bournemouth Air Festival Dates are different pricing to above.
From January to April and October to December, entry to Bournemouth Pier is free.
2023 Pricing:
| One carer with a disabled person | Free |
| Adult day | £1.50 per ticket |
| Family day (two adults and three children) | £4.40 per ticket |
| Junior day | £1.20 per ticket |
| Under 5’s | Free |
The Pier Toll only operates from April to October. So from January to April and October to December the Pier is free.
No it does not.
The Pier Toll is operated by the BCP Council and therefore not associated with the attractions on Bournemouth Pier which are operated by Openwide International.
Unless you obtain a season pass for the year, you will have to pay each time you visit Bournemouth Pier.
If you pre-book a table at Key West Bar & Grill or pre-book a RockReef activity you can show your confirmation for free access to the pier toll.
Children under 16 with a RockReef ticket will be allowed to have one accompanying adult access to the pier for free. This is only for pre-booked tickets.
RockReef and Key West can not refund the pier toll cost for tickets bought on the door.
Indoor RockReef Climbing Centre – Open all year round, RockReef is an all-weather attraction based on adventure sports and includes 28 Clip ’n Climb fun, themed, indoor climbing walls providing varying degrees of exciting challenges suitable for all abilities and all ages from 4-94! Other activities include a Vertical Slide drop, a ‘Leap of Faith’ jumping challenge, a HighLine high ropes aerial obstacle course and the Pier Cave which is a 65-linear metre indoor fun cave experience. To book visit their website here.
Outdoor PierZip – Open all year round, the world’s first pier to shore zipline boasting a 250-metre dual zip line. Launching from the zip tower, thrill-seekers can race out over the top of the waves to land on the beach for a unique and unforgettable experience! To book visit their website here.
Key West Bar & Grill Restaurant – Open all year round daily from 10am offering a wide variety of food including Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Drinks, Cocktails and much more. We have live music all year round including tribute nights! Visit their website here.
Key West Kiosk – Need a quick drink, snack or ice cream to go? Refresh by our kiosk surrounded by benches and stunning views over towards Boscombe Pier. This kiosk is usually open during the peak season. Located on the left side of the pier (before you enter Key West Bar & Grill).
Small Fun Fair Rides – Operated by the BCP council, located at the end of Bournemouth Pier (below the PierZip tower) is ideal for small toddlers and young kids including the famous helter skelter & carousel. Please note: This is only operating from April until October.
Yes absolutely!
Our Indoor RockReef centre is perfect for ages 4 and up! visit RockReef’s website for more details here.
Our outdoor PierZip is perfect for ages 6 and up (height and weight restrictions apply). Learn more here
Key West Bar & Grill restaurant is perfect for children. We also have a children’s menu available and high chairs for little ones.
Key West Bar & Grill Restaurant – Open all year round daily from 10am offering a wide variety of food including Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Drinks, Cocktails and much more. We have live music all year round including tribute nights! Visit their website here.
Key West Kiosk – Need a quick drink, snack or ice cream to go? Refresh by our kiosk surrounded by benches and stunning views over towards Boscombe Pier. This kiosk is only open during the peak seasons. Located on the left side of the pier (before you enter Key West Bar & Grill).
No not on Bournemouth Pier. There are a few small rides for young children on the end of Bournemouth Pier (located underneath the PierZip tower) however this is operated by the BCP council and is only active during April to October.
Yes there is free WiFi to use.
Yes there is. Bournemouth Pier is flat and there is a ramp access with double doors to the main entrance of RockReef Activity Attraction and Key West Bar & Grill. There is a disabled toilet located on the East side of the pier.
Yes, dogs are allowed on Bournemouth Pier however dogs must be kept on the lead on all times.
Dogs are also allowed in Key West Bar & Grill Restaurant as it’s dog friendly.
Dogs are not allowed inside RockReef at any time (except Assistance dogs).
Yes, there is a boat trip operated by Dorset Belle that departs from Bournemouth Pier every hour from 11am to 5pm during April to October.
The following information is taken from their website below:
See Bournemouth and the Dorset Coast from the sea on this enjoyable 40 minute boat trip aboard the Dorset Belle. Relax on deck or below with a drink and full commentary from the Captain. Suitable for all ages, trips depart hourly between 11am and the last sailing of the day at 5pm.
Sadly, due to the structure of the boat and the step access onto the vessel and below deck, this boat is not currently suitable for individuals in wheelchairs.
PRICING (2022):
Adults – £15
Child (Under 14) – £5
Under 5’s – FREE
BUY YOUR TICKETS AT THE KIOSK NEXT TO BOURNEMOUTH PIER OR ON THE BOAT
Times may vary due to tides and visits to the cruises ships (weather dependent) so please check the timings for your cruise. In the event of the Great British weather preventing us from sailing, your ticket will be valid for another trip. Please see T&Cs for further information.
For more information please visit their website here
or call 01202 800580
Yes, fishing is permitted on the east side of Bournemouth Pier either side of the Dorset Belle barriers. It is important that rods are reeled in when the boat is departing or docking at the landing stage. They must give way to the boat as the Dorset Belle has priority.
Fishing permits can be bought from Bounrnemouth Pier Toll kiosk.
It is recommended to fish early in the morning or late in the evening preferably on an incoming tide.
For more information please visit the BCP council’s website here.
| Adult Fishing | £7.70 |
| Senior/Child fishing | £5.30 |
Please contact BCP council’s seafront Nick Maguire on 01202 128717 or you can email him on nick.maguire@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
| Monday – Sunday | 09:00 | – 23:00 |
*times subject to change due to adverse weather
No, you can’t dive off Bournemouth Pier at any time. This is strictly prohibited at all times.
Wearing high heels on Bournemouth is very dangerous due to the gaps in-between the wooden panels so we highly recommend you avoid this due to potential inquiry.
Yes we take contactless payments on and around Bournemouth Pier Approach.
Yes you can! In our beautiful venue at the end of Bournemouth Pier, suited for all weather conditions. To enquire please visit Key West’s Wedding page here
Yes we do! For anything you’ve left behind or want to purchase, please visit either the Beach Shop or News & Gifts located at the Pier Approach before the enter Bournemouth Pier.
Yes we have several food shops including Coffee Reef, News & Gifts, Rock Shop, Ice Cream Kiosk & more located at the Pier Approach as well as toilets.
No you can’t book or reserve a parking space near the beach.
No, this is something we can’t do nor do BCP council.
Yes there are. Located at the entrance of Pier Approach is the Pier amusements operated by the BCP council. Here you will find a wide range of entertainment machines and amusements, and all the most up-to-date videos and prizes.
We have a wide range of family orientated games and prizes from the current film licences, appealing to gamers with our ground-breaking, up to date video games, with franchises such as The Walking Dead, Tomb Raider and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. We also pride ourselves on our pinball area, with well kept tables from both the modern and classic games.
The amusements are open all year round from Monday to Sunday 10am to 10pm*
*Opening hours may vary due to levels of trade. Closed Christmas Day
To contact the Amusements directly please call 01202 126089.
To walk from the Bournemouth town centre, through Bournemouth Lower Gardens and through to the Pier Approach it takes approx 10 minutes.
Bournemouth’s local bus company More Buses can take you to Bournemouth Pier with bus stops nearby. Please visit their website here.
From Bournemouth Central train station is takes approx 25 minutes to walk, or cycling is 8 minutes.
It’s approx 1.1 miles away.
There are a few parking spaces around but during busy peak times and/or sunny days, please check before you travel.
BCP council’s nearest Park and Ride site in Kings Park (by the Stadium) is clearly signposted off the A338 Wessex Way.
It costs £5 for an all day ticket. Free buses leave every 15 minutes from 9am, and will drop you off by Boscombe Pier which is the closest you can to Bournemouth Pier.
From Boscombe to Bournemouth Pier is approx 1.5 miles or 28 minutes to walk.
Buses return from the same stop at Boscombe Pier every 15 minutes. The last bus is at 6.45pm.
Please pay by phone on the app using code 59046.
The Park and Ride operates on the following dates:
Please note that the Kings Park Beach Park and Ride will not operate when AFC Bournemouth are playing at home for a daytime or evening match.
Driving from Bournemouth Airport takes approx 17 minutes (with clear roads) and is 6.6 miles away.
Yes this is located around the back of Hot Rocks and Bournemouth International Centre which is very close to the Pier Approach.
If you have any other questions that are not covered here, please use the contact form below and we will respond within 24 hours.
