Glyne Gap Beach — Attraction in Hastings

It could be a very nice beach however be really mindful with the dog 💩 around the beach.

Most people here are very nice, but unfortunately, I had an unpleasant encounter during my visit. My young child ran up to some rocks, and I went to bring him down. Before I could reach him, a middle-aged Karen angrily approached me and shouted, “Excuse me, do you read English?” while pointing to a sign that said something like, “Do not climb on the rocks.”

Her tone was completely unnecessary and uncalled for. Just because I don’t look like a white British person doesn’t mean I can’t read English. For the record, I can read English, Chinese, Japanese, French, and Spanish! A simple, polite request would have sufficed, but instead, she chose to confront me in an aggressive and disrespectful way. What a racist Karen!

It’s disappointing to experience this kind of attitude in such...

Of the local beaches, this is probably the best mix of seclusion and accessibility. It's sandy at low tide only, with muddy batches and a few intresting rock pools. You won't generally have the whole place to yourself in summer, but you've generally got lots of space for running about or sprawling sandcastle complexes without getting on anyone's way. The big shopping centre means you don't have to bring a picknick. Once the tide is out past the gravel, there's a decently long, gentle decent into the sea; better for wading than swimming. No lifeguard, and there isn't much in the way of actual on-beach facilities, but that comes with being a fairly...

This is the less busy part of Bexhill seafront. The beach is no different to anything along this promenade, except that it receives fewer visitors and more locals. Downside of this part of town is that the parking freedom attracts motor homes and travellers, both of whom can leave a mess in their wake. Still all that will change next year with the introduction of parking charges in...