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Elmer Beach

Beach

Terrain:

Activities

Best Time To Visit

Coastal

Walking, Photography, Wildlife Watching

Spring to Autumn

Photo: Basher Eyre via Geograph.org.uk

Elmer Beach is a shingle beach near Middleton-on-Sea in West Sussex, its most striking feature a line of large rock islands built just offshore. These stone breakwaters, put in during the 1990s to hold the coast against the sea, have trapped sand and gravel to leave a run of curved little bays behin...

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Parking nearby

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Food Spots nearby

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Staycations nearby

Parking:

Food:

Staycations:

2 day, 8 overnight

The Harbour Lights Café​, Magna Tandoori​

Lake Log Cabin, Choller Farm Lodge

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FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Elmer Beach?
West Sussex holds this secluded stretch of coastline just past the edge of a popular nearby holiday town. Walkers usually find their way onto the shingle by strolling through the private estate lanes.

What type of place is Elmer Beach?
Elmer Beach is a pebble and sand bay on the West Sussex coast.

When is the best time to visit Elmer Beach?
Spring through to autumn brings the warmest weather for a proper walk along the coast. Low tide periods offer the absolute best conditions because the water retreats to reveal a massive flat expanse of sand.

What can you do at Elmer Beach?
Children enjoy searching for tiny crabs and small fish inside the unique rock pools that trap the retreating water. Photography enthusiasts also visit at dawn to capture the vast marine horizon when the morning light hits the wooden barriers.

How long should I spend at Elmer Beach?
Allocating roughly two hours provides ample time to explore the sandbanks and watch the sea birds. Anyone wanting to combine the trip with a longer hike along the regional paths can easily stay for half a day.

Where do I park at Elmer Beach?
Spaces for ten vehicles exist close to the shore, offering a mix of two day and eight overnight spots. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Elmer Beach?
The Harbour Lights Café and Magna Tandoori provide two spots to grab a meal in the immediate area. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I stay near Elmer Beach?
Lake Log Cabin and Choller Farm Lodge offer two options for spending the night nearby. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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