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Beachlands Central Beach

Hampshire, England


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Beachlands Central Beach, situated on Hayling Island, is a popular tourist destination offering a diverse range of activities and facilities for visitors. .

Beachlands Central Beach stretches for eight kilometres along Hayling Island, from Eastoke Point at the entrance to Chichester Harbour to Sinah Common at the entrance to Langstone harbour. The beach is characterised by pebbles at high tide, with wide stretches of sand exposed at low tide. The western end of the beach remains undeveloped, providing a natural and serene environment.

The beach offers a variety of facilities, including amusement arcades, a funfair, a skate park, a children's play area, and a volleyball court. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities such as fishing, sailing, swimming, water skiing, and windsurfing. The beach is also surrounded by heathland and sandy grassy areas, with well-marked paths suitable for walking and strolling.

The seafront area is relatively accessible for those with pushchairs and wheelchairs, with boardwalks over the shingle that are wide enough for wheelchairs. Facilities include toilets, beach huts, a tourist information office, and a variety of bars, cafes, kiosks, and restaurants. There is also ample car parking space, and the beach can be easily reached by bus. Throughout the year, open-air markets and car boot sales take place.

Beachlands Central Beach is dog-friendly, although there are restrictions during the summer months. The beach has been awarded Blue Flag Status, recognising its high standards of water quality, safety, and environmental management.

Pebbles

Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Tonight
Chance of rain 83%
Min temperature 11°C
feels like 10°C
Wind 19mph
Tomorrow (Friday)
Chance of rain 40%
Max temperature 16°C
feels like 16°C
Wind 16mph
Max UV Index

The tide at Beachlands Central Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 2:58 AM tomorrow, and the next low tide will be at approximately 8:15 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Things to do and see in the area

Funland (0.1 miles)
Hayling Billy Trail (0.7 miles)
Hayling Seaside Railway (0.9 miles)
Kelleys Hero Charters (2.1 miles)
Southsea Rose Garden (2.7 miles)
Royal Marines Museum (2.8 miles)
Canoe Lake (3.7 miles)
The Kings Theatre (4.1 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Westfield,

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: SZ714987

Coordinates: 50°47'0"N 0°59'15"W

Mapcode: GBR BDF.WNR

What 3 Words: overheard.pepper.slides

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: Hampshire

Country: England

Local Authority: Havant

Nearest postcode: PO11 0AG

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