Leysdown Beach

  • Leysdown Beach - Kent
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  • Leysdown Beach - Kent
    © Oast House Archive and licensed for reuse under this Licence
  • Leysdown Beach - Kent
    © Robin Webster and licensed for reuse under this Licence
  • The traditional seaside resort of Leysdown-on-sea is situated towards the eastern end of the Isle of Sheppey on Kent’s north coast. As a well established seaside town there are all the facilities you would expect; shops, cafes, amusements and the likes.

    The beach at Leysdown is a long stretch of coarse sand backed by a wide promenade and sea defences. Access is via steps and ramps which are suitable for less able visitors.

    As a winner of the Blue Flag award you can be sure of clean safe bathing, but this also means there is a dog ban in force.

    Leysdown is known for its nudist beach, however this is not the main beach. The popular naturist beach is situated around half a mile down the coast along Shellness Road - in fact the beach is also known as Shellness.

    Type of beach

    Sandy

    Lifeguard service

    Yes

    Dogs friendly beach?

    Dogs not allowed 1st May to 30th September

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    Activities

    • Amusement arcade
    • Sailing
    • Swimming/bathing
    • Wind surfing

    Facilities

    • Cafe/restaurant
    • Toilets
    • Disabled facilities
    • First aid point
    • Promenade

    Nearest town

    Sheerness

    Postcode

    ME12 4QB

    OS grid ref.

    TR 0320 7093

    Parking

    There is pay parking available for approximately 250 cars.

    Water quality

    Water quality star rating

    Awards

    Marine Conservation Society Recommended

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