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Beaches · South East England

The Beach

Free admission

The Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Best time of year
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Nearest railway station
Hollingbourne · 2.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

The Beach is a beach on the coast of Kent, South-East England. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Faversham and Mid Kent parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Hollingbourne, about 2.2 km away. Postcode area ME17.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

A beach is a geological formation consisting of loose rock particles along the shoreline of a body of water. Beach, Beaches or beaching may also refer to:

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Coordinates
51.2454, 0.6322
County
Kent
District
Maidstone
Parish
Broomfield and Kingswood
Postcode
ME17 1PJ
Parliamentary constituency
Faversham and Mid Kent
Nearest railway station
Hollingbourne2.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Beach?
The Beach is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode ME17 1PJ), in the parish of Broomfield and Kingswood.
Is The Beach a protected site?
Yes — The Beach is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
Is The Beach free to visit?
Yes, The Beach is free to enter.
How do I get to The Beach?
The nearest railway station is Hollingbourne, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME17 1PJ.