Branksome Chine
Public space enhancements
The Project

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

Phase 2: completed summer 2020
- Improved the public toilets
- Installed new way marking and signage
Phase 1 gallery








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Developing the project



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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






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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

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