Beach Hut Hire FAQ's

What are the booking periods and prices?

Beach huts can be booked for a 4-week period or extended periods.
Check out the Poole Beach Hut Hire 2024/25 webpage for all the fixed hire periods and price details.

When do bookings open?

Bookings for Poole open at 10am on Wednesday 21st February
Bookings for Bournemouth opened at 10am on Wednesday 7th February

Beach huts will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Some of our operating practices have changed, so before you make a booking, please read our terms and conditions, even if you are a regular beach hut user. 

How can I book?

Customers can book online here.

If you need to Phone, the lines are open between 10:00 to 16:30
Bournemouth beach huts T: 01202 123 800
Poole beach huts T: 01202 123 555  

You will need a BCP online account to book a Poole or Bournemouth Beach Hut.
We strongly recommend you check you can access your online account before trying to book to avoid delays when booking.

If you have not logged into your BCP account since August 2020 you will need to reset your password, by clicking "Forgot Password" on the login screen.
You should then receive an email to re-authenticate your email address and give you the secure link to set a new password.
If it hasn't come within a few minutes, then please check your junk/spam folder. If you still can’t access, please email us.

If you previously had a Poole Account, please be aware that BCP Council have merged the Poole accounts into the wider BCP Council systems. You will need to create a new profile using this link. Once you have a new profile you will be able to login and book a short term beach hut hire.

Can I book a beach hut for one day or one week?

No - short-term beach huts can only be booked for the periods and prices specified.

Can I extend my 4 week booking?

Subject to availability and the additional cost, beach huts can be booked in multiple blocks of 4 weeks.

Can I still book if the 4 weeks has already started?

Yes - subject to availability, short-term beach huts can be booked at any time once they have opened. Please be aware that the price will remain the same, even if you are only able to use one or two weeks of your booking.

Can I amend my booking? 

If you wish to amend or extend your booking, please call the Seafront Team on 01202 123 800 quoting your booking reference.

Please note, there will be a £30.00 administration charge to amend any bookings.

Can I sub-let or share my beach hut rental with others?

The terms and conditions of your rental do not allow you to sub-let your short-term hire beach hut. Should you break these conditions, your booking will be terminated, and no refund will be given.