Traditional county: Dorset · Unitary authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · Region: South West
Explore Sandbanks, Dorset with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Sandbanks map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | Sandbanks |
| Traditional County | Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 50.687785 |
| Longitude | -1.941200 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
Sandbanks, a narrow spit of land, commands a spectacular position where Poole Harbour meets the English Channel. It lies 4.4 km south-east of Poole (from Poole: bearing 142°T, OS grid SZ 042 875). This exclusive enclave is renowned for its pristine golden beaches, consistently ranked among the best in Britain, and its highly sought-after real estate. The geography of Sandbanks is defined by its sandy peninsula, which acts as a natural barrier, creating the sheltered waters of Poole Harbour. Historically, the area has evolved from a sparsely populated sandy tract to a prestigious residential and holiday destination. The local economy is largely driven by tourism and the high-value property market.
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Explore Sandbanks, Dorset, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.687785, -1.941200. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |