East Sussex, credit: Clive Sawyer
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
, currently showing 21 to 40.
Beach
Bembridge
The main beach in Bembridge runs down the coast from the spit at the edge of Bembridge harbour. The beach is comprised of stones, pebbles and shells but has sand below the high water mark and a large sandbank that extends into the Solent at low tide.
Beach
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,…
Beach
SHANKLIN
Shanklin Beach is a one of the Isle of Wight’s best known stretches of golden sands, which backs onto a traditional English seafront promenade.
Beach
Hythe
Hythe Beach in Kent is predominantly shingle with wide shallow sand flats exposed at low water. This Kent coast beach is backed by a promenade and the town of Hythe and is located midway between Folkestone and Dymchurch.
Beach
Totland Bay
The crystal clear waters are a favourite for local swimmers and perfect for the children to paddle. Enjoy watching the boats moor in the bay during the day and the fisherman enjoying the tranquillity at dusk.
Beaches
Worthing
Worthing has 5 miles of a beautiful palm-tree lined promenade, including the exciting new splash point and Lido making for a perfect fun day at the beach.
Beach
Poole
Winner of the Blue Flag award for over 30 years and with its soft golden sands and breathtaking views, it is no wonder that Sandbanks is considered one of Britain's best beaches.
Beach
Sheerness
Minster Leas is a Blue Flag award winning (2017) beach on the north coast of the Isle of Sheppey in Kent.
Beach
Christchurch
Lined with colourful beach huts Avon Beach is a great beach to visit whatever the time of the year. Located in the coastal town of Mudeford, just east of Mudeford Quay, this Dorset beach provides great views of the Needles Lighthouse and the Isle of…
Pier
Bournemouth
Set in the middle of ten miles of golden sand, Bournemouth Pier is the destination of choice for thousands of families every year.
Beach
CAMBER
This stunning stretch of sandy beach is home to the only sand dune system in East Sussex. Camber Sands is the perfect get-away with unspoilt views of sand and sea stretching for miles.
Beach
Gosport
Next door to Lee-on-the-Solent town and beach is Stokes Bay beach and seafront which was voted one of the 10 best places for a picnic in the UK. You'll find an adventure golf course, kayak & paddleboard hire, children’s splash park, and plenty of…
Nature Reserve
Rye Harbour, Rye
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve is an important wildlife site set in an exceptional coastal and wetland landscape. It is home to more than 4,355 species of plants and animals including 300 that are rare or endangered.
Natural Feature
Littlehampton
Littlehampton Harbour serves both leisure and commercial users and is a gateway to the Arun Valley.
Beach
Aldwick and, Bognor Regis
London Clay good for fossil hunting, particularly around Bognor Rocks, west of pier and along to Aldwick Rocks
Beach
Sandown
Sandown Beach is one of the Isle of Wight's finest and most recognised beaches, with miles of soft golden sands crowned by Sandown’s pleasure pier.
Beach
EAST COWES
East Cowes Beach is a quiet shingle and sand beach with fantastic views across West Cowes and its marina, and also out across the Solent.
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