Camber Sands

Visit Camber Sands

Spend a day in the dunes at Camber Sands, a popular sandy beach at the village of Camber near Rye. Famous for its seven miles of award winning golden sandy beach, which stretch to the East Sussex and Kent border.

Relax in the Dunes

The beach is backed by grassy sand dunes with a thriving natural habitat for plants and animals. Take a picnic and find a spot for the afternoon.

Did you Know? Camber Sands has been the location for a number of films, including ‘Carry On – Follow That Camel’.

With so much open space it is a popular destination for families and sports enthusiasts alike. This beach is safe for swimming and the wide beach is ideal for activities and sports. Kiteboarding and buggying as well as kitesurfing.

Horseriding on the beach

Horse riding is also allowed on this beach. You will see riders at low tide, during the summer (from 30th March to 1st October, weekdays early mornings (befoe 8.30am) and in the evenings (after 7.00pm).

This beach is dog friendly in zoned areas between 1st May and 30th September.

For weekends away and longer stays there is the Camber Sands Holiday Park and the lovely Galivant Hotel.

There is a public car park, right next to the beach.

This beach is …

  • A Sandy Beach
  • Safe For Swimming
  • Popular With Daytrippers

What to see and do

  • Go Horse Riding

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Places to stay

  • Holiday park

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Getting To Camber Sands

Beach Location

Camber Sands Lydd Road, Rye, Sussex TN31 7RL

Parking

There is a carpark close to the beach

Nearest Train

Rye Station and Winchelsea Station (Southern Railway)

Travelling from London? Camber Sands is one of the best sandy beaches near London. To get there, take the train from London St Pancreas station to Rye Station (1 change): 1 hr 12 mins (then it is a short 5 minute taxi to the beach at Camber Sands)

Map of Camber Sands Beach

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