Boscombe Pier reaches out into Poole Bay at the centre of Boscombe’s lively seafront, a graceful Victorian structure first opened in 1889. Sympathetically restored and award-winning, it’s the free-to-walk landmark around which the town’s surf and watersports scene has grown up.
Walking the pier
Stroll to the end for one of the best views along this stretch of coast back over the golden sands and colourful beach huts, and out across the bay towards the Isle of Purbeck. The clean, uncluttered decking and elegant railings make it a pleasant, breezy walk at any time of year, and it’s step-free throughout.
The heart of the scene
The pier anchors Boscombe’s sociable, independent atmosphere. Surf schools, paddleboard hire and beachfront cafés cluster around its landward end, giving the area a distinctly sporty, community feel that sets it apart from the busier resort centre.
Nearby
The pier is the natural starting point for a day on Boscombe Beach. For a contrast, walk or ride west along the promenade to the grander, amusement-packed Bournemouth Pier.
