Beach Type

Sand

Facilities

Toilets including facilities for disabled
First aid post
Cafe/restaurant and shops

Activities

Swimming
Surfing and jet skiing
There are also pedalos available for hire from the beach and a children's area
There is a carnival and a windsurfing competition at the beach in August

Nature and Wildlife

There is a walk along the seawall from Sandown to Shanklin. Several species of seabird may be seen at the beach.

Parking

There is parking by the beach. including spaces for disabled people. There is a charge for using the car park.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

Yes

Cleaning and Litter

The beach is cleaned and there are litter bins available.

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed on the beach from May to September.

Awards and Recommendations

Blue Flag Beach
Quality Coast Award
Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Sandown
County: Isle of Wight
Latitude/Longitude: 50.6547, -1.14971
Postcode: PO36 8AE
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

Explore more of the area around Sandown, Isle of Wight at Explore Britain.

Access

From the A3055 turn onto the B3395 which passes through Sandown. There is parking at the Esplanade and from here there are steps down to the beach.

Public Transport

There is a train station in Sandown.

Nearest Railway Stations

Sandown (Less than a mile away)
Lake (About a mile away)
Brading (Approx. 2 miles away)
Shanklin (Approx. 2 miles away)
Smallbrook Junction (Approx. 4 miles away)

Tourist Information

Tourist Information Centre Guildhall Newport Isle of Wight PO30 1TY Tel: 01983 823366 Web: www.isleofwight.co.uk

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Sandown