Bournemouth Pier has been the town’s centrepiece since 1880, reaching out into Poole Bay from the foot of the Lower Gardens. It’s free to walk to the end, where you get the finest view back across the beach and along the coast towards the Isle of Purbeck.
Things to do on the pier
Beyond the classic promenade, the pier is home to RockReef, an indoor climbing and adventure attraction, and PierZip, billed as the world’s first pier-to-shore zip line you launch from a tower at the pier head and glide back to the sand.
Visiting
The pier sits at the very centre of the seafront, a short walk down from the town through the Lower Gardens. It’s fully accessible, with cafés and amusements along its length, and makes the natural starting point for a day on Bournemouth Beach.
