Are we allowed to have bonfire at the beach?

[krisanne]

Good Evening,

I was in Sandbanks beach few weeks ago and saw a group having a bonfire, I was wondering is this allowed?
They were in the BBQ area and it was bout 10 in the evening

Thank you

[mrix]

As far as I know they are not allowed anywhere along any of the south Coast beaches
Cheers
mrix