Sandown Beach

Sandown

Type:Beach

Culver Parade, Sandown, Isle Of Wight, PO36 8AT
Sunny day at Sandown beach, Isle of Wight, Things to Do

About

Sandown lies at the heart of 'The Bay' and is renowned for its beautiful beach and safe bathing. The sandy beach stretches over 5 miles, and has held its blue flag status since 2021.  The award-winning beach provides a welcoming expanse of sand ideal for family holidays, sand castle builidng and escapes to the sea. 

Sandown beach is located on the south east coast of the Isle of Wight, the seaside towns of Sandown and Shanklin are located within the bay.

Parking is available on the esplanade and to the west of the Sandown Pier, all parking facilities are pay and display. It is approximately a 10 minute walk from Sandown train station to Sandown Beach. Dogs are not allowed on the beach between 1st May - 30th September. 

The pier provides amusements, bowling and crazy golf, whilst further down the beach there are are trampolines and a beach shop and shoreside cafe. Sandown is a Victorian seaside town, with Culver Down a chalk down nearby, and the Sandown Levels, freshwater wetlands and Alverstone Mead local nature reserve nearby. 

Other local beaches include Yaverland beach, Bembridge beach and Small Hope beach.

Book Tickets

TripAdvisor

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Postcode. PO36 8AE

Awards

  • Beach AwardsBlue Flag Blue Flag 2023
  • Regional and Miscellaneous -Seaside Award Seaside Award 2023

Opening Times

Open (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)

What's Nearby

  1. Sandown Pier

    A whole days fun in one! Lost world adventure golf. Magic Island fantasy and fun.…

    0.32 miles away
  2. Dinosaur Isle

    In a spectacular pterosaur shaped building on Sandown’s blue flag beach walk back through…

    0.63 miles away
  3. Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

    From pocket sized primates to powerful predators, the residents of Wildheart Animal…

    0.8 miles away
  1. Yaverland Beach

    Yaverland Beach is one of the Isle of Wight’s best beaches, providing a long stretch of…

    0.91 miles away
  2. Brading Roman Villa

    Have a day out with a difference at Brading Roman Villa. Visit one of the finest Roman…

    1.31 miles away
  3. Shanklin Beach

    Shanklin Beach is a one of the Isle of Wight’s best known stretches of golden sands,…

    1.86 miles away
  4. Lilliput Antique Doll & Toy Museum

    Celebrating 50 years in 2024!

    This internationally acclaimed museum contains one of…

    1.98 miles away
  5. Shanklin Theatre

    Shanklin Theatre has a seating capacity of 615 thanks to our newly installed Matrix…

    2.14 miles away
  6. Amazon World Zoo Park & Soft Play

    Amazon World Zoo Park is the Isle of Wight's largest exotic animal attraction and also…

    2.91 miles away
  7. The Garlic Farm

    Come to the Garlic Farm and indulge all of your senses.

    3.29 miles away
  8. Bembridge Beach

    The main beach in Bembridge runs down the coast from the spit at the edge of Bembridge…

    4.01 miles away
  9. Isle of Wight Steam Railway

    Inspiring, Surprising and Award-Winning … Equally appealing to adults and families, your…

    4.35 miles away
  10. Haven Falconry

    The friendly team at Haven Falconry are dedicated and skilled falconers who have a…

    4.35 miles away
  11. Godshill Model Village

    RHS Partner Garden & Winner of Wight in Bloom Small Tourist Attraction 2016

    This…

    4.69 miles away
  12. Seagrove Beach

    Seagrove Bay sits between Seaview beach and Priory Bay on the north east coast and boasts…

    4.78 miles away
  13. Ventnor Beach

    Ventnor beach is the southernmost holiday beach on the Isle of Wight and is well-loved by…

    4.87 miles away
Previous Next