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Branksome Chine

Public space enhancements

The Project

Branksome Chine

Phase 1 completed December 2019

  • Created a more welcoming public plaza with improved level access to the toilets, shop and kiosk
  • Enabled the Land Train to bring visitors to the area with a new turning circle
Branksome Chine

Phase 2: completed summer 2020

  • Improved the public toilets
  • Installed new way marking and signage

Phase 1 gallery

Works start outside the shop 16th September+
Upgrading kerbs & shop/kiosk access 18th September+
Upgrading kerbs & shop/kiosk access 18th September+
Progress at 2nd October+
Formalising the land train turning circle, 21st November+
Level access and turning circle completed, December 2019+
Completed turning circle, December 2019+
Level access and turning circle completed, December 2019+

Developing the project

The Land Train transport trial, May 2018The Land Train transport trial, May 2018+
Consulting beach users about the proposals, August 2018Consulting beach users about the proposals, August 2018+
Showing the Land Train turning circle space, March 2019Showing the Land Train turning circle space, March 2019+

Project timeline

  • February 2018 The Arts Development Company together with Dorset Coast Forum and Borough of Poole appointed local landscape artist Amanda Moore to design the new public space
  • May 2018 Works to create a turning circle for the Land Train were completed in February, and in May we started the new transport service trial with the train now visiting Branksome Chine
  • August – September 2018 Landscaping improvement proposals were made available for public comment at a drop-in event at Branksome Chine on Wednesday 15th August. The plans were then made available to view & for comments, at Sandbanks Beach Office and online, until 12th September. All feedback passed to the Design Team for review
  • Winter 2018/19 Building surveys of the public toilet for improvements plans and investment in pumping station
  • February 2019 The Land Train from Bournemouth Pier will now visit Branksome Chine following a successful trial and public feedback during summer 2018. The new design includes an improved turning circle for the train and softer landscaping. Land Train Timetable & Ticket Prices
  • September 2019 Work started on site, Phase 1

The beach and promenade in 2018

Branksome Chine beachBranksome Chine beach+
The public space & car parkThe public space & car park+
Branksome Chine beach+
Branksome Chine beach+
Branksome Chine beach+
Branksome Chine beach+
Published: 30 April, 2024, Last modified:30 April, 2024

Project Details

  • Budget Up to £180,000
  • Funding Coastal Communities Fund
  • Project Lead Anthony Rogers, Head of Leisure
Dorset Coast Forum Coastal Communities Fund logo

Part funded by the Coastal Communities Fund 
coordinated by the Dorset Coast Forum

BCP Seafront Strategy

A view of the beach and ocean from a cliff top
A bold and exciting vision for a world class seafront