Seaford Beach

Miles of unspoilt coastline

Seaford boasts some of the most stunning coastline in the country, including the chalk landmark of Seaford head. If you are looking for a day out at the seaside however, seaford beach is the perfect spot, full of unspoilt traditional British charm. Ideal for taking a dip in the sea,  a level stroll, cycling or simply relaxing in the sun. It is peppered with brightly painted beach huts, and a Martello tower now home to a quirky museum. Here you can hire beach huts, have access to convenient public toilets and free parking! 

The water quality in Seaford Bay is regularly checked by the Environment Agency and the results are published weekly. In recent years Seaford Bay has regularly had water recorded in the cleanest categories. 

Please be advised that Seaford Beach is a rural beach, as opposed to a resort beach, and as such the lifeguards are not always on duty. 

Free parking and local amenities

There are shops for just about everything you need on a day out and the town is a short walk from the beach. If you are self-catering for a picnic on the beach there are supermarkets and numerous food shops, though not all will be open on a Sunday. There are several of good pubs in the town, many of which serve hot food all day. There are also restaurants, cafes and take-always of most varieties.

Frankie's Beach Cafe

Visit Seaford and enjoy a hot brew looking out across the shingles. Frankie’s Cafe is a friendly, independent kiosk serving fresh coffee, teas, cold drinks, homemade cakes, ice creams and freshly prepared toasted sandwhiches. Customers can enjoy the free use of deckchairs and a beachfront sandpit complete with buckets and spades for children to play in. It may be small but Frankie’s Beach cafe has a big heart and a very English seaside charm.

Beautiful Beach Huts

Close to Frankie’s Beach Café, overlooking Seaford Bay, seven colourful beach huts are available for weekly hire. They're all you need for a fun day at the seaside! The Starfish Shack is fully accessible. 

£135 Friday to Friday during May, June and September

£165 Friday to Friday July and August

Bookings are taken by Seaford Tourist Information on 01323 897426 or visit in person

Driving on the beach

With the exception of authorised vehicles, driving or parking on the promenade or beach is not permitted.

Kite flyers

Kite flyers are asked to exercise extreme caution when flying large kites as these are capable of causing serious injury when unexpectedly coming down. Kite lines have also been known to cause severe friction burns to other beach users.

Public rescue equipment

Lifebelts and ropes are kept in red boxes at regular intervals along the top of the beach from Splash Point in the east to Newhaven Harbour in the west. These items are only for use in an emergency. It is an offence to interfere with any public rescue equipment without reasonable excuse and is punishable with a fine of up to £500. Lewes District Council replaces a large number of lifebelts each year because of vandalism or theft. Remember, it may be you or your family that needs the services of that equipment in an emergency.

Seaford Lifeguards

Seaford Lifeguards patrol the beach and inshore waters at weekends and public holidays from May to September (inclusive), usually between 10am and 6pm. The lifeguards operate from a control room which is situated above Seaford Rugby Club at the Salts Recreation Ground and can be contacted by calling: 01323 895554 during their operational hours. The lifeguards also have a small base of operations just to the east of the Martello Tower. This is manned when sufficient staff are available for advice and minor first aid. Seaford Lifeguards are all volunteers and give many hours to protecting the people who use the beach and inshore waters.