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Updated March 18, 2024
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6 beaches to visit in London this summer
Planning a staycation in London this summer - turns out you don't have to skip the beach. We've found 6 of the top beaches in London where you can bring a bit of the Med spirit to the Thames!
6. JW3 Beach, Hampstead
JW3 beach is a very family friendly beach, perfect for bringing the kids whilst you grab a coffee and watch them having fun making sand castles!
OPENING TIMES
Sundays: 9am until 9pm
Mondays through Fridays: 11am until 9pm
Shabbat: Closed
5.Sheraton Skyline, Heathrow
Start your holiday before your holiday at the Sheraton Skyline, Heathrow. Relax at the beach style bar with a cocktail by the indoor pool and get in the holiday mode right away!
4. Limin' Beach Club, Southbank
For all the vibes heading to Limin' Beach, the music will almost certainly get your shoulders moving whilst you tucking into food from Trinidad and Tobago whilst washing it down with a cocktail in a pineapple!
As a bonus you can also visit number 2 on this list as it's right next door!
OPENING TIMES
7 days a week, from 12pm to 11pm
Nearby attractions:
- St Paul's Cathederal : 19 min walk
- Tate Modern: 10 min walk
- Shakespeare's Globe Theatre : 12 min walk
3. Neverland Beach Club, Fulham
Transport yourself to a beach club and forget you're in London! Enjoy sitting in one of the colourful beach huts or relax on a deck chair whilst soaking up the sun!
OPENING TIMES
Open every day for private hire
Wednesday - Friday : 5-11.30pm
Saturday : 12-11.30pm
Sunday : 12-9pm
2. Gabriel's Wharf, Southbank
A real beach on the thames! This one is the real deal, watch the hustle bustle of the thames whilst standing on the sand and soak up all the iconic sights! In the heart of the city it's worth stopping by on your way too or from one of the big attractions, plus Gabriel's Wharf is full of independent restaurants and boutiques.
Nearby attractions:
- London Eye : 10 min walk
- Tate Modern: 9 min walk
- SEA LIFE Centre London : 12 min walk
1. Secret Beach, Kensington
Secret London Beach is a hidden gem! Surrounded by surfboards, deck chairs and sun loungers you will easily forget you are in the middle of Kensington!
OPENING TIMES
Sun to Tue – 12:00 to 17:30
Wed to Sat – 12:00 to 22:30
Nearby attractions:
- Natural History Museum : 7 min walk
- Victoria & Albert Museum: 9 min walk
- Royal Albert Hall : 13 min walk
Looking for something else to do whilst in london?
We've found some of the best sights in London and packaged them up with top hotels - so you can have an amazing holiday without ever boarding a plane.
