Avon Beach

Avon Beach has fantastic views of the Isle of Wight and the famous Needles Lighthouse.

We run approximately a 1/4 mile of beach, from in front of the car park to the end of our green beach huts. The beach is mainly sand with some stone. Great for making those sand castles, and digging holes to Australia.

Dogs Welcome

Avon Beach is an excellent location for dog walking, but it’s fair to say that the smell of bacon wafting down the beach has led to many a dog walk detour. We are pleased to say that well-behaved dogs are welcome to visit the café on the terraces outside and in the tiled indoor area (not in the carpeted room next door though please.) Fresh water is always available for thirsty pooches.

Please note that some areas of the shoreline are restricted to dogs between May 1st-September 30th.

A safe beach for swiming

The beach is great for the family, offering a safe gentle slope into the sea. Sand bars often appear depending on the tide movements and these can be great fun to play on, but always under sensible adult supervision. The tide can creep in on you which can be frightening if you are a non swimmer. As with anywhere near the sea or waterways care should be taken at all times.

The beach section in front of the car park is designated for water sports. This does not mean you are not allowed to swim or sit in this area, but that it might be safer, particularly if you have small children, to sit in front of the shops and beach huts. People carrying surf boards and sails can be a little unpredictable, especially when it is windy.

The water can be unsafe when windsurfers and boat users are out as they cannot always see a head in the water. So caution may be the best way forward and look to the rest of the beach which is for bathers.

Why not try our Bouncy Slide this summer at Avon Beach

Look out this summer for our bouncy slide which will be situated outside the shop. Great to keep the kids entertained whilst you enjoy an ice cream!

Kidz Safe Scheme wristbands available free

We are offering free identity wristbands to parents with children to enhance child safety on our beach. Available from our Bookshop and Beach Office.

Beach Office

During July and August we have a first aid post at the Beach Office for any injuries.

We hire out beach huts, deck chairs, sun loungers, canoes and wind breaks from here as well. There is always someone on call for any local information that you may need.