Beaches in Bexhill, East Sussex

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The beach guide has 5 beaches listed in and around the town of Bexhill. We have arranged these beaches in order of closest to the town first (distance in brackets).

  • Bexhill Beach (1 miles)

    Bexhill © Mal B | BY-SA

    The traditional south coast seaside resort of Bexhill is maybe not in its prime these days but it is still a good spot for a family day at the beach.

    Those of you familiar with the beaches of Sussex will not be surprised to read the beach is mainly shingle held in place by a series…

  • Cooden Beach (1.9 miles)

    Cooden Beach © Paul Gillett | BY-SA

    Cooden is your typical Sussex beach, so expect a long stretch of shingle divided up by wooden groynes and you won't be disappointed. At low tide there are some sandy flats exposed.

    This stretch of coast is popular with kite surfers and windsurfers. Whilst previously allowed, jet skis are currently prohibited from launching and landing…

  • Bulverhythe Beach (2.9 miles)

    Bulverhythe © Oast House Archive | BY-SA

    Like so many beaches along the Sussex coastline Bulverhythe is predominantly shingle interspersed with groynes. It is a popular spot for swimming and water sports, and there are a good number of beach huts available for hire here.

    This beach is the site of the shipwreck 'the Amsterdam', the top of which is sometimes visible at…

  • St. Leonards Beach (3.6 miles)

    St. Leonards © Oast House Archive | BY-SA

    Popular sand and shingle beach just to the west of Hastings. The beach has something of a traditional British seaside feel and is backed by a promenade. There are plenty of facilities nearby.

    St Leonards-on-Sea is a popular family beach and also attracts watersport enthusiasts as it is great for windsurfing, kitesurfing, kayaking  and fishing.

    There is…

  • Normans Bay (3.8 miles)

    Normans Bay © Shazz | BY-SA

    Normans Bay lies on the Sussex Coast between Bexhill and Eastbourne. There is a camping and caravan site adjacent to the beach with a local railway track running behind it. The beach is composed of a mixture of sand and shingle which slopes gently down to the water. At low tide an expanse of sand…

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