Seaside day out from London

arciere

I am looking at spending just one day next weekend somewhere by the sea. Already been to Brighton several times, so I was looking at some other interesting places not too far from London (2 hours max by train).

Any suggestions? I was recommended Ramsgate or Deal, but my knowledge is pretty much non-existent. Also, I would like to go somewhere that is not just 'sea and beach', just in case we are not lucky with the weather.

jfdi

Portsmouth/Southsea?

Beach if it!!!8217;s decent, Historic Dockyard, DDay Museum, funfair if it!!!8217;s not?

PasturesNew

With photos.
https://secretldn.com/beaches-near-london-seaside/

arciere

jfdi wrote: »

Portsmouth/Southsea?

Unfortunately that would be too far away, it shows 3-4 hours from my place.

jfdi

Well it!!!8217;s only 90 minutes from Waterloo!
Where are you starting from to add another 2 hrs?!

Kynthia

Deal isn't far from Dover Castle, which is nice day out.

Maybe try lunch and some window shopping at Leigh on Sea? Not really a beach but if you're looking for somewhere that isn't about kids rides and arcades then it's nice.

Dymchurch? I think there's a steam railway nearby if the weather isn't great.

PompeyPete

jfdi wrote: »

Well it!!!8217;s only 90 minutes from Waterloo!
Where are you starting from to add another 2 hrs?!

Or from London Victoria on Southern Rail. The part of the journey between Horsham and Chichester is very scenic.

lika_86

Margate?

It has the Turner Contemporary, lots of little shops and galleries (together with arcades), a decent food scene and isn't actually half bad even in the rain if you're bundled up. Lots of sandy beaches to walk along when the tide is out.

Sharon87

Where did you go in the end? I live in London and I'm always looking for a day at the seaside! I've been to Brighton and Southend on Sea.

I was thinking of Hastings the other month, but went Brighton instead. I have just sent colleagues all around the coast of southern Britain, so know a bit. Portsmouth isn't too bad to get to, direct train. Margate and Ramsgate were also on my radar, but like you, don't know what else is there!

FrBird

Great Yarmouth is quite nice but Brighton is the best. :j

Thomas_Holding

lika_86 wrote: »

Margate?

It has the Turner Contemporary, lots of little shops and galleries (together with arcades), a decent food scene and isn't actually half bad even in the rain if you're bundled up. Lots of sandy beaches to walk along when the tide is out.

Also if you go by train then it is a very short walk from the station which makes life easier, particularly with children.