Beaches
Discover the East Sussex seaside, from East to West across the county. You'll find more about each of these beaches through the websites listed below. In warmer weather, why not enjoy a meal in the open air? See our pages about picnic sites and beach barbecues and beach huts.
Newhaven
There are two beaches here; a long pebble beach running underneath the cliffs and, at low tide, a small sandy beach in the harbour. The smaller beach is a popular surfing spot. More details from Good beach guide.
Seaford
Long shingle bay, 10–15 minutes walk from Seaford train station. More details from Good beach guide.
Cuckmere Haven
Quiet pebble beach, part of which is underneath the Seven Sisters cliffs. About 1/2 hour walk from Exceat visitor centre. More details from Good beach guide.
Birling Gap
Quiet pebble beach in the gap between Seven Sisters and Beachy Head. Accessible only by stairs. More details from Good beach guide.
Eastbourne
This popular resort boasts five miles of pebble beach. The area between the Pier and the Wish Tower is a blue flag beach. More details from the Visit Eastbourne website.
Pevensey Bay
Quiet shingle beach in a rural location. More details from Good beach guide.
Norman’s Bay
Peaceful beach with good wheelchair access. Mainly shingle. More details from Good beach guide.
Cooden Beach
This long shingle beach is easily accessible from the road. More details from Good beach guide.
Bexhill
Traditional resort with a long shingle beach. More details from Good beach guide.
Hastings
Popular Pelham beach has flat stretches of sand at low tide. More details from Hastings Borough Council.
Fairlight Cove
Rocky beach which is great for fossil hunting. Discover the remains of a submerged forest and at low tide. More details from UK Fossils Network.
Winchelsea Beach
Shingle beach with lots of watersports options. More details from Good beach guide.
Camber Sands
Blue flag beach and the only sand dunes in East Sussex. More details from Good beach guide. Information from Rother District Council about horse riding – Camber Sands.
