Beaches in Bournemouth impose stricter rules for Brits

Published on : Monday, June 28, 2021

The UK tourists caught illegally camping on the beaches in Bournemouth face a rude wake up call – and fines of up to £1,000. The beaches saw huge crowds over the weekend as temperatures hit 29 degree C in some parts of the country, with an estimated 400,000 people flocking to Bournemouth seaside.

However, camping is illegal on the beaches, with Brits facing steep fines up to £1,000 if caught. The beach patrol staff will also carry out “hourly wake up calls” to deter sleepers there.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council said that anyone thinking of camping on the beach can expect an uncomfortable night’s sleep.

They said that it had stopped campers over the last few weekends, although those who refuse to move will be fined the £1,000 and even face prosecution.

Councillor May Haines said 12 groups had been forced to leave through these tactics after being caught in Southbourne, with another nine groups last weekend caught.

The local authorities also issued more than 800 parking tickets, as desperate holidaymakers face full car parks, leading to blocked roads and pavements from illegal parking.

While United Kingdom holidays are expected to boom again this year, as travel restrictions remain in place for holidays abroad, many hotspots are introducing new rules to curb anti-social behaviour and overcrowding.

Hartlepool Councillors want to ban all drinking in the day time across the Seaton Carew promenade which includes the beaches and nearby parks, after people were caught fighting and urinating in public last summer.