Boscombe Chine Gardens follow the line of an old valley that runs inland from the seafront up towards Boscombe village. Laid out in the Victorian era, they give the neighbourhood its green spine and an easy, traffic-free route down to the pier and beach.
A family favourite
Generations of families have spent afternoons here. Alongside the lawns and mature planting you’ll find children’s play areas, a crazy-golf course and, in season, a much-loved miniature railway — simple, old-fashioned seaside fun that costs little or nothing.
Visiting
The main paths are flat and step-free, making the gardens easy going with a pushchair. They connect Boscombe’s high street and the restored Royal Arcade with the seafront in a gentle ten-minute walk.
Nearby
At the seaward end the gardens open onto Boscombe Beach and the art-deco Boscombe Pier, with Urban Reef alongside for brunch or a sundowner.
