Camber is surely the ultimate beach, with its white sand dunes, marram grass and wide, shallow beach. Children will love collecting shells, building sandcastles, paddling in the sea and sliding down the dunes (and perhaps some adults will too). Make sure to read the safety information before visiting, and check you understand what the lifeguards' flags mean.
Or for the traditional seaside experience complete with amusements, funfairs, a pier, and convenient access to shops, cafés and restaurants, head to Hastings. With a dramatic mix of shingle, sand and soaring cliffs, the beach stretches the length of the town and beyond.
