IMAGES of what the multimillion pound plans to transform two seafront locations could look like have been released.

Entrepreneur Luke Davis intends to turn restaurants and kiosks at Sandbanks and Branksome Chine into a Rockwater Village, modelled on the Rockwater operation he runs at Hove.

Rockwater say the two prime seafront sites will help to build Bournemouth’s reputation nationally and internationally, driving tourist footfall, providing a 'must visit' venue that centres around wellbeing events, as well as food, drink and entertainment offerings.

With investment into the new proposed locations topping £8.7million, the new venues in Branksome and Sandbanks aim to similarly regenerate the seafront and drive tourism footfall.

The ‘village’ will demonstrate the value that hospitality venues have in serving the community, providing a location for events from yoga to poetry, alongside restaurants and entertainment.

In Sandbanks, the site will be fully refurbished with the bar and restaurant featuring a central cocktail bar, ice cream parlour and terrace that will directly overlook the sea.

It will also include more lifestyle offerings, including a beachside deck where the morning lifestyle programme, Rockwater Life will be run from, and kiosks which will turn into Rockwater Shacks, selling takeaway food and drink, hot drinks and an eco-friendly beach retail range.

The Branksome venue will be fully refurbished to feature a family-friendly, affordable restaurant on the ground floor and a venue with a large roof terrace and retractable roof, offering food and drink, entertainment - from comedy and music.

Similarly, there too will be a beachside deck for Rockwater Life events, along with Rockwater Shacks selling food, drinks and merchandise.

Mr Davis said: “Following the excellent success of Rockwater Hove, we are proud to now announce the next phase of the Rockwater brand, Rockwater Bournemouth.

“Covering two seafront sites - Branksome and Sandbanks cafes - the two venues will be linked through the concept of Rockwater Village.

“The new venues will completely change the way Bournemouth seafront operates, offering an elevated and community-driven hospitality experience.

“In keeping with Branksome and Sandbanks' community-driven ethos, the venues will aim to serve as a new community hub to nurture the mental and physical well-being of all visitors.

“As my passion project, I want Rockwater Village to become the heart of the community, providing a go-to venue for lifestyle and wellness events which breaks the mould of the traditional hospitality venue that Brits might have become accustomed to."