Beaches & Coastal Areas

DYMCHURCH BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.0245, 0.9966
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

HYTHE BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.0646, 1.0814
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

ST MARY'S BAY (KENT) BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.0105, 0.9823
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

SANDGATE BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.0707, 1.1218
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

LITTLESTONE BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 50.9767, 0.9673
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach complies with mandatory requirements for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

FOLKESTONE BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.0819, 1.1913
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

WEST BEACH, WHITSTABLE BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type estuary
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.3543, 1.0118
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach complies with mandatory requirements for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

CAMBER BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 50.9331, 0.7964
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

TANKERTON BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.3654, 1.0458
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

LEYSDOWN BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type estuary
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.4001, 0.9218
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

HERNE BAY CENTRAL BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.372, 1.1186
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach complies with mandatory requirements for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

WINCHELSEA BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 50.9063, 0.7182
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

HERNE BAY BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.3743, 1.1396
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach complies with mandatory requirements for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

MINSTER LEAS BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.4331, 0.8042
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

SHEERNESS BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.4417, 0.7637
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

ST MARGARET`S BAY BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.1506, 1.3858
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

DEAL CASTLE BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.2248, 1.4049
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

SANDWICH BAY BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.2825, 1.3797
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

MINNIS BAY, BIRCHINGTON BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.3802, 1.2837
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

HASTINGS BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 50.8536, 0.5829
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach complies with mandatory requirements for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

WEST BAY, WESTGATE BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.3831, 1.3323
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

ST LEONARDS BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 50.8498, 0.5515
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

ST MILDRED'S BAY, WESTGATE BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.3848, 1.3428
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

RAMSGATE WESTERN UNDERCLIFFE BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.3265, 1.4063
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

SHOEBURYNESS BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type estuary
• Sat Nav Coordinates 51.5229, 0.7742
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

A sand and shingle beach, Shoeburyness Beach is situated just a mile or two outside the popular seaside town of Southend on Sea in Essex. there are plenty for the sporty types, including surfing, jetskiing and flying kites. Parking is nearby, and the beach has been awarded with a Blue Flag Beach award and Marine Conservation Society recommendation. Facilities include first aid, toilets and cafe.

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.