Durley Chine

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Durley Chine is a Blue Flag beach and chine in Bournemouth, Dorset in England. [1] It is to the west of Bournemouth Town Centre, north of West Cliff, and east of Westbourne. [2]

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Landscape

On clear days views of the Isle of Wight and Old Harry Rocks can be seen. [3]

Facilities

Along the beach there are beach huts [4] and a Harvester, known as the Durley Inn. [5]

In 2024, the Durley Chine Environmental Hub was constructed by Canadian firm WSP Global. [6] [7]

Politics

Durley Chine is part of the Bournemouth West parliamentary constituency.

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References

  1. "Durley Chine Beach". Bournemouth. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  2. "Durley Chine | The Dorset Guide". www.dorsets.co.uk. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  3. "Durley Chine Beach". Visit Dorset. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  4. Thatcher, Ian. "Durley Chine Beach". www.bbha.co.uk. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  5. "The Durley Inn in Bournemouth - Harvester Restaurant". Harvester. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  6. "Durley Chine". 14 March 2024.
  7. "Durley Chine Environmental Hub". www.architecture.com. Retrieved 28 June 2024.

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