Top 10 British beaches: Sandown

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: Building sandcastles
As its name suggests, Sandown is full of the golden stuff - its huge, sandy beach and shallow waters making it ideal for playing and paddling.

Activities
Enjoy thrilling speedboat rides, jet ski-ing and canoeing - and with excellent water quality, you won't mind falling in.

For families
Enjoy trampolining, amusement arcades and fun fair or meet life-sized replicas of dinosaurs at Dinosaur Isle.

Bored of the beach?
Stroll the promenade and pier or walk the two-mile coastal path between Sandown and Shanklin. For panoramic views of the bay, take the road trainto Culver Down.

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