Top 10 British beaches: Dymchurch, Kent

From sand castles to sand-wiches, piers to promenades, swimming to surfing, we have picked a selection of beaches rated by the Quality Coast Awards that are just right for you.

Best for: Beach games
The broad expanse of fine, gently shelving sand is great for playing games and the shallow waters are ideal safe paddling.

For families
All aboard! Board the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Light Railway, the world's smallest public railway when it opened in 1927, which runs between picturesque Hythe and Dungeness.

Bored of the beach?
Stroll along the promenade and enjoy fine views of St Mary's Bay, from the chalk cliffs of Folkestone to Dungeness, or relax in one of the town's pubs, shops and cafes.

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