Summer parking (1 April to 30 September 2025) at the council car parks costs: up to 1 hour £6.00, 1 to 3 hours £12.00, 3 to 6 hours £24.00, over 6 hours £30.00. Winter parking is much cheaper (£1.50 to £8.25). Broomhill Sands car park at the eastern end is free all year round. You can also park at Gibbet Marsh in Rye for £2.75/day and cycle the 3 miles to the beach.

Yes, dogs are welcome all year round. From 1 May to 30 September, dogs are restricted to designated zones at the western and far eastern ends of the beach. From October to April, dogs can enjoy the entire beach. Dog zones are clearly signposted at all entrances.

Camber Sands is generally safe when you follow advice. Beware of fast incoming tides and sandbars. RNLI lifeguards patrol in summer. Always swim between the red and yellow flags. Never enter the water when the red flag is flying. Check tide times before your visit and always wear proper swimwear.

By car, Camber Sands is about 1.5 to 2 hours from London via the M20 and A259. By train, travel from London St Pancras to Ashford International (37 minutes), change for Rye (25 minutes), then take the 102 bus to Camber (15 to 20 minutes). You can also walk or cycle the 3 miles from Rye.

Yes. Broomhill Sands car park at the eastern end (near Jury's Gap) is free all year. It has about 300 spaces and gives direct access to the watersports zone. There is a height barrier, so campervans may not fit. Private driveways can also be booked through JustPark from around £6.80 per day.

Disposable barbecues are banned at Camber Sands. Gas-powered barbecues raised off the sand are permitted on the western end of the beach only. BBQs in the sand dunes are illegal. Groups of 10 or more need permission from Rother District Council at least 4 weeks in advance.

RNLI lifeguards patrol during summer, typically from late May to early September, 10am to 6pm daily. There is also a beach patrol team employed by Rother District Council, but they are not trained lifeguards. Outside of summer, there are no lifeguards present.

For beach weather, June to September is ideal. To avoid summer crowds, visit on weekdays or arrive before 10am. Late September and October offer quieter conditions with mild weather. Low tide reveals the most sand and the best conditions for walking and games. Check tide times before every visit.

There are public toilets near the Central car park and some of the cafes have facilities for customers. Broomhill Sands free car park does not have toilet facilities. The toilets near the main car parks are cleaned regularly but can get busy on peak days.