Family Beaches in Dorset
Things to Do: Beaches
Located next to Portland Harbour in one of the most tranquil areas of Weymouth, Sandsfoot is a small sandy beach which is great for getting away from it all.
A shingle beach set in a bay beneath the highest point on the south coast, the imposing Golden Cap. The beach is great for collecting fossils and is also very popular with fishermen.
Shell Bay is a beautiful sandy beach with easy access by road or ferry. The fine sand is ideal for building sand castles and there are dunes to explore too. There is also a woodland nature trail behind the beach.
The beach is popular with families and has a children’s play area and a paddling pool. There are plenty of water activities including sailing, windsurfing and canoeing and the town centre and pier are not far away.
The historical pier and amusements make this beach ideal for the traditional day out by the sea. There is also a free kids club on the beach during summer and plenty of water activities including windsurfing, surfing, canoeing and paddleboats.
