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St Leonards Beach

East Sussex, England


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St Leonards Beach is a popular sand and shingle beach located in the well-established seaside town of Hastings, in East Sussex. .

St Leonards Beach is situated in the district of Hastings in East Sussex, and is a resort beach that offers a traditional British seaside experience. The beach is predominantly shingle, with shallow sand flats exposed at low water. A rocky ledge is located in the east of the bathing water, which is exposed at low water. The beach is backed by a promenade and overlooked by the iconic art deco Marine Court, designed in 1936.

The beach has plenty of facilities nearby, including a lifeguard during the summer months, based between groyne 41 and 42. St Leonards Beach is popular with families and daytrippers, and is also a favourite among watersport enthusiasts, who can enjoy windsurfing, kitesurfing, kayaking, and fishing.

The beach has a sandy stretch exposed at low tide, and offers safe bathing, with RNLI lifeguards present during the holiday season. Although not always as busy as Hastings, St Leonards Beach is a popular destination for those looking for a traditional British seaside experience, with the town of Hastings to explore and plenty of beach holiday accommodation near the beachfront.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 89%
Max temperature 16°C
feels like 16°C
Wind 27mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 37%
Min temperature 11°C
feels like 12°C
Wind 22mph

The tide at St Leonards Beach is currently low. High tide will be at approximately 2:16 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 8:57 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Recommended holiday cottages near St Leonards Beach

Things to do and see in the area

BattleZone Live (0.8 miles)
Hastings Museum and Art Gallery (0.9 miles)
Alexandra Park (1.3 miles)
Adventure Golf Hastings (1.5 miles)
Cliff Railways - West Hill & East Hill (1.7 miles)
Discovery Playground (1.7 miles)
Old Town Hastings (1.8 miles)
Hastings Fishermen's Museum (1.9 miles)
Shipwreck Museum (1.9 miles)
Hastings Country Park (1.9 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: St Leonards, Hastings

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: TQ798087

Coordinates: 50°51'0"N 0°33'10"E

Mapcode: GBR PX9.NLV

What 3 Words: cards.breed.area

Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.

County: East Sussex

Country: England

Local Authority: Hastings

Nearest postcode: TN38 0BQ

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