Bexhill-on-Sea has a rich architectural history centred around Victorian and Edwardian design, it is surrounded by beautiful open countryside, historic attractions and a good selection of shops, restaurants and accommodation.

Bexhill beach is a long and gently sloping, shingle beach.  It provides a great location for days out and leisurely walks.  There is some safety information you should be aware of when visiting any of our beaches.

Always carry a mobile phone.  In the event of an emergency please dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

Beach Check UK App

To make sure you maintain safe social distancing when visiting beaches and proms, download the free Beach Check UK app and you’ll be able to view congested areas.

Safety Information

There is some safety information you should be aware of when visiting any of our beaches:

• Always wear clothing designed for swimming – when wet, normal clothes can cause you to sink!
• Beware of rocks and underwater obstructions
• Do not dig deep holes or tunnels in the sand
• Beware of sandbars – don’t get cut off by the tide
• Stay away from groynes and outfall pipes
• Avoid walking through pools of water found at low tide
• Be aware of the tide times and take particular care when walking on the sand on an incoming tide
• Weeverfish can sting, wear suitable footwear when paddling at low tide
• Alcohol and swimming do not mix
• Safety signs are located along the foreshore, make sure you read the information and familiarise yourself with the environment
• Beware of soft sand and mud exposed at low tide
• Keep to walking on dry, compact sand. As soon as you feel it start to become soft, turn around and retrace your steps
• Be aware that the areas of mud/soft sand move location over time.

Speak to our Coastal Officers or the RNLI lifeguards if you are unsure.

• Swim between the red and yellow flags at Bexhill beach
• Do not swim if the red flags are flying
• Do not use inflatables when the orange flag is flying

Know your flags

Visiting with children

Bexhill beach operates a wristband system to assist in reuniting lost children. Please visit the coastal office or speak to beach patrol if you are visiting with children so that we can make sure your visit to our coastline is a safe and enjoyable one.

At this beach we encourage you to swim between the red and yellow flags, this is where the lifeguards are. Remember, your children are your responsibility. Please keep them in your sight and do not let them enter the water alone if they can’t swim or have limited swimming ability.

Coastwise provide safety information for children

Water Fountain

It is with great regret that the water feature on Bexhill promenade will remain out of operation for this season owing to the underground plant room requiring rebuilding rather than a simple repair, and so greatly escalating the costs. Future options for the fountain’s reinstatement will be considered in 2022 once we have emerged from the COVID pandemic and fully understand the impact on Council finances.

Dog Control Information

Detailed maps are displayed along the promenade.

Dogs are prohibited from 1 May to 30 September on Bexhill Beach from Brockley Road (Sovereign Light Cafe) to Sea Road (Sailing Club). 

Dogs must be kept on a lead on the promenade, westwards from Sea Road (Sailing Club) to the end of the promenade by Richmond Road, this includes the lawns.

Dogs are not permitted in the play areas.

Dogs are not permitted in the water feature.

Barbeques

Barbeques are permitted on Bexhill and Cooden beaches.  However, we would ask that you follow the guidance below:

• Do not leave lit or warm barbeques unattended
• Remove all waste and ash from the beach
• Do not place warm or lit barbeques into waste bins
• Ensure all barbeques are raised off the stones and sand
• Ensure the area beneath the barbeque is cool before leaving the area unattended – this can be done by dousing the area with cold water
• Permission for large numbers (10+) of people should be sought from the Neighbourhood Services Office in advance.

For further information please call 01424 787531 or email us at carparks@rother.gov.uk.

Drones

For information please click the button below.

Jet Skis

For further information on Jet Skis: Jet Skis

Parking

There are a number of places to park along Bexhill and Cooden foreshore, both on-street and in dedicated car parks.  Our car parks page provides information on location and conditions.   If you have any queries over parking please call our Neighbourhood Services Team on 01424 787531.

Byelaws

Byelaws restrict some activities on Bexhill Seashore and the Promenade.