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Camber Sands

Camber Sands

Camber, located east of the ancient town of Rye, has over 7 miles of award winning beach, and much of it is golden sands! It is home to the only sand dune system in East Sussex, which provides a valuable natural habitat to many animals and plants.

Access to the beach is direct from a number of public car parks. The unbroken length and quality of both beach and sea water enable Camber Sands to accommodate almost every type of beach activity.

To make the beach a safe environment for the family the beach is zoned to separate activities such as kite surfing from more traditional beach users.

Car Parks

Parking is "pay on entry" during the summer period from Easter to the end of September. During the winter months Pay and Display ticket machines operate.

PLEASE NOTE: The gates to the car park are locked at 8.00 pm each evening.

Lifeguard: No
Emergency Facilities: No

(Please see signs at location)
There is zoning in place to keep swimmers and water sports apart.

Sea Safety

Red Flag - No swimming

Orange Flag - No inflatables

Barbeques

We get many requests to hold BBQ's on Camber Sands. Please help us care for the beach environment and other users safety and enjoyment by following these guidelines.

Do not use disposable BBQ's.
Do not bury charcoals under the sand; dispose of properly.
Use the western end of Camber Sands beach for BBQ's.
It is illegal to BBQ in the sand dunes.
Permission for large numbers (10+) of people should be sought from the Amenities Office in advance.

Please ring for further information on 01424 787507.

Jellyfish and Weever Fish

At certain times of the year in Camber, usually during periods of prolonged warm weather. Jellyfish and Weever fish are found in shallower waters in increased quantities. Bathers and swimmers should take care to avoid contact with these as they can sting. We advise that footwear is worn whilst bathing. In most cases Jellyfish stings are mild.

If someone has been stung by a jellyfish, do not rub the affected area as this will make the pain worse. Lightly spray the area with seawater and apply a cold compress or ice if it's available. For weever fish stings, the RNLI's advice is to place the affected area in water as hot as is comfortable, making sure you test the water first so you don't burn the person who has been stung.

In rare circumstances people may experience an allergic reaction to a sting and they should then seek medical assistance as soon as possible.

Dog Control Information

Dogs are not permitted in zoned areas between 1 May and 30 September.

For further information: Camber Dog Control Information Map [PDF] [137kb]

Kite & Watersports Activities

The Water Sports Zone is located at Broomhill car park (free parking).

Camber Beach Zone Information Map [PDF] [136kb]

For further information about beach facilities at Camber please call our Coast Office on 01797 225207

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