Best beaches in Sussex
Sussex's coastline offers an extraordinary diversity of seaside experiences, from working fishing beaches steeped in maritime history to pristine sandy shores rivaling tropical destinations. Whether you're seeking dramatic chalk cliffs, family-friendly facilities, or peaceful nature retreats, this southern English county delivers coastal perfection for every type of beach lover.
A working Chichester Harbour sailing hub, with the East Head dune spit curling out into the estuary mouth
The only large-scale sand dune beach on this stretch of coast, standing out from Sussex and Kent's mostly shingle shoreline.
Sits directly beneath the ruined walls of Hastings Castle, built in the years following the Norman Conquest of 1066.
A purpose-built Regency-era town next to Hastings, with a gallery-led, creative seafront quite different from its neighbour's fishing-quarter feel.
Hastings' fishing quarter, home to the tall black wooden net shops — a listed feature found nowhere else on this coast.
Home to the De La Warr Pavilion, a Grade I listed 1935 modernist building standing right on the seafront.
Spectacular Seven Sisters clifftop location offering dramatic chalk cliff access and coastal erosion viewing
Where the River Arun meets the sea, backed by a row of colourful beach huts and a classic family-resort seafront.