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Weston-super-Mare Beach Guide
Weston's beach stretches for around two miles. The Bristol Channel has one of the largest tidal ranges in the world - the sea can retreat more than a mile at low tide.
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Weston beach is a two-mile sandy beach with one of the biggest tidal ranges in the world - the sea can be over a mile out at low tide. Never walk out onto the mud. Dogs are banned between the Grand Pier and Royal Sands from 1 May to 30 September (9am–7pm). Recent water-quality classifications have been 'Poor'.
Last reviewed 6 November 2026 by WestonSuperMare.org
🏆 Best beaches
1Weston Main Beach
Two golden miles of sand from the Grand Pier to Uphill - donkeys, deckchairs, ice cream and buckets of seaside joy.
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2QuietSand Bay
Weston's hidden gem: a wild, peaceful bay framed by dunes and woods.
3DogsUphill Beach
Wide open sand beside the nature reserve and Uphill's hilltop church.
4SwimMarine Lake
Always-full tidal pool - perfect paddling even at low tide.
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Stay safe
Never walk out to the water's edge at low tide - the mud is deep and the tide returns fast. In an emergency call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
Facilities
- ●Council Seafront Rangers patrol the main beach daily (7am–10pm May to September)
- ●Beach toilets and accessible facilities
- ●Donkey rides (seasonal, council-licensed)
- ●Seafront and beach lawn car parks
- ●Marine Lake for calmer paddling
Water quality
Weston, Uphill and Sand Bay bathing waters are sampled by the Environment Agency from May to September. Recent annual classifications have been 'Poor', which means bathing is advised against. Check the Environment Agency's daily pollution-risk forecast before going in.
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Sources & checks
Rules, prices and opening times change - check these official sources before you go.