With the next few days about to heat up before disappearing under the Autumn chill, please find below a list of family friendly beaches and parks to unwind and have fun!

Brighton Beach

Famous for its lovely pebbled beach, food and arcade. Not to mention the close distance to and from London easily accesible by train from London Victoria. Fun for the whole family and dogs

Shoreham On sea

Dog friendly Shoreham-On-Sea

Just a bit further along from Brighton this pebbled beach is excellent with a quieter vibe and not to mention the free parking 

Bournemouth

In the voice of John Travolta in Grease… “Sandy” and lots of it. A family fave with lots to do.

Sandbanks, Poole

Some say this sandy beach is that which you would find abroad. With everyone welcomed (including dogs in some areas) you have views of the English channel and can even Kitesurf

Broadstairs / Margate, Kent

This Kent getaway was once the number  one beach for over 250 years according to Wikipeadia boasting sands, arcades and a great british feel.

South End On Sea, Essex

Essex and the East Ends getaway wonder boasting 7 miles of sandy beach. Leave early to avoid traffic.

Southwest Coastal Path – Torquay

Cornwalls finest, known for groups taking scenic walks and adventures with lots to do including visiting the zoo, aquarium and beach

Holkham Beach, Norfolk

Labelled the best beach in Norfolk, check out the nature reserve suitable for the entire family (including dogs)

Shepperton Open Water

Although not a beach, neither is this amazing place not for the under 16’s it is renound for their fresh open water swimming. A great community and place of relax excellent chilled vibes so book in advance

Dymchurch Beach

A delight for kids jumping in the waves and exploring the sandy beach of Dymchurch. Plan in advance and do check out the tide times to avoid high tide.

East Wittering

East Wittering beach is typical of many beaches along England’s south coast with its shelving shingle and wooden groynes. As the tide goes out expansive sand flats are revealed – the kind of sand that is perfect for building sand castles and ball games

Camber Sands

Camber Sands is a little unusual for a Sussex beach and the reason is in the name. Yes, sands! Unlike most beaches along the Sussex coast which are lined with pebbles and shingle held in place by a series of groynes, Camber Sands is covered in fine, golden sand. Not only that but Camber is home to the only sand dunes in East Sussex

St Andrews Lake

Sitting right alongside our beautifully clean turquoise waters we have soft sand for you to wiggle your toes in, sit back, relax and watch lake life go by.

It’s from our beach that you can head to the waters edge and take a refreshing dip in the spring fed waters of St Andrews Lakes.

West Wittering

Located at the mouth of Chichester Harbour, West Wittering has an attractive sandy beach within a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The sloping sandy beach is lined with multi coloured beach huts (available to hire) in a relatively flat coastal area

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