Camber Sands

Camber Sands is a big, open sandy beach with high dunes and a long sweep of soft sand. Reviews mention easy walks, shallow pools at some tides and lots of space for children to roam, which is exactly why families keep going back. For kids, it’s the sort of place that does the heavy lifting for you: sandcastles, paddling, dunes and sand surfing all get a mention. It also sounds good for mixed ages, from toddlers pottering at the water’s edge to older children who want more room to run about. Dogs are welcome too, which is handy if you’re doing the full family circus. The niggles are the usual seaside ones, only louder: parking can be awkward or expensive, food options nearby are limited, and there’s not much shelter or lighting if you’re lingering late. On windy days the sand can sting, and several reviews flag riptides and tides, so this is one for sensible supervision rather than a carefree splash-about.