Dorset
South East England have some of top beaches in the UK and with 400 miles of beautiful coastline - it's no wonder why tourists choose to visit these stunning and picturesque attractions. From experiencing a perfect morning senset to chilling in the cooler evening sun, you'll be sure to create long-lasting memories that you can cherish throughout your lifetime.
Browse below some of the region's most popular beaches!
Number of results: 69
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Beaulieu
Lepe Country Park has something for everyone. The long stretch of shingle beach is popular with kite surfers and wind surfers, families and holidaymakers. From the shoreline you can look across the Solent to the Isle of Wight. Watch yachts, ferries…
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Poole
Fine golden sand, a gradual sloping beach and clean, safe water make Shore Road beach an ideal place to visit.
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Bournemouth
Manor Steps Beach recently received a Blue Flag Award. Manor Steps is a delightful location on Bournemouth's seafront. An ideal family choice for a day or a stay at the beach, Manor Steps is close to amenities and restaurants.
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Ryde
The beaches at Ryde lie on the north east coast of the Isle of Wight and offer miles and miles of sandy shores.
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Shoreham-by-Sea
Shoreham Beach is a designated Local Nature Reserve (LNR) supporting large areas of vegetated shingle – an extremely rare and fragile habitat with a very limited distribution in Great Britain.
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Folkestone
Just west of Sandgate Town Centre beach, this is a quieter single beach. A lovely spot for walking and quite popular for fishing.
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Bournemouth
Southbourne Beach is one of Bournemouth's favourite Blue Flag award winning beaches, particularly loved by the locals for its wide, exceptionally clean, sandy and shingle beaches situated further to the West of Bournemouth, away from the hustle and…
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Freshwater
Freshwater Bay is one of the most picturesque beaches in West Wight and lies just to the South of the town of Freshwater.
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SANDOWN
Yaverland Beach is one of the Isle of Wight’s best beaches, providing a long stretch of sand and great swimming waters for children and families.
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Hastings
Hastings' main beach backs right onto the seafront of this established seaside resort town so you are never far away from the town's facilities and attractions.
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Broadstairs
Popular sandy bay approximately 200 meters long. Home to Joss Bay Surf School which hires surf boards, wetsuits and offers surf lessons.
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Aldwick and, Bognor Regis
London Clay good for fossil hunting, particularly around Bognor Rocks, west of pier and along to Aldwick Rocks
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Poole
Canford Cliffs is a natural and tranquil area, situated between Shore Road Beach and Branksome Chine Beach. It has Blue Flag status, with sandy cliffs and picturesque wooden huts. It is within walking distance of Canford Cliffs village, which offers…
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Folkestone
This gently sloping pebble beach is located at just a short walk 15 minute from Folkestone town centre. For something a little different, take the walk from the town centre down the zig zag path - this scenic but steep walk down to the Lower Leas,…
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Poole
Branksome Chine is one of the many beautiful beaches in the Poole area, offering sand and stunning views across the coastline. It's Blue Flag status attracts both locals and visitors. It offers a range of facilities, including a beach shop, a car…
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Sheerness
Leysdown is a beach located at the eastern end of the Isle of Sheppey on the north Kent coast.
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Seaview
Seagrove Bay sits between Seaview beach and Priory Bay on the north east coast and boasts some of the largest and most imposing seaside properties on the Isle of Wight.
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