A sand and shingle beach backed by a promenade and with a pier. Visitors may ride in the Victorian Cliff Lift which runs from the cliff to the promenade during the summer. This is a popular beach for surfing.
Seaside Awards are presented to the best beaches in England and celebrate the quality and diversity of our coastline.
Quality standards are set by the Bathing Water Regulations to make sure bathing waters are clean and healthy.
Requirements set out by the Bathing Water Directive.
Complies with the highest standards
Complies with the high standards
Meets the standards
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No overflow points
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