The Best Rockpooling in Sussex!
We make no secret of our love of rockpooling here at I Spy Fun. It's a fantastic free activity for children of all ages (even grown ups!) and educational too. So to coincide with National Marine Week, we’ve put together a guide to the best places to go rockpooling in Sussex.
Top Tip: Google low tide times to discover the best rockpools and wear sturdy footwear that you don’t mind getting wet!
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Published: 28/07/20
HOLYWELL, EASTBOURNE
Located at the western end of the seafront in an area known as Holywell, a huge expanse of rockpools is exposed at low tide providing hours of fun for the whole family!
WHAT ELSE CAN I DO THERE?
*Explore the Italian Gardens, located behind the Tea Chalet - a lovely place for a picnic!
*Visit the playground in nearby Helen Gardens
*Take a walk along the coastal path at Falling Sands. Click here for more information.
*Walk or scoot along the promenade in the direction of the Pier (cycling not permitted) or catch the Dotto train (stops outside the Tea Chalet)
Find out more - read our family guide to rockpooling in Eastbourne
BIRLING GAP
Set beneath enormous chalk cliffs, some of the best rockpools in Sussex are revealed at low-tide!
WHAT ELSE CAN I DO THERE?
Enjoy a walk on the beautiful coastal path to Belle Tout lighthouse, which was moved back from the cliff edge in 1998 following a major cliff fall.
Click here to read our visitors' guide.
SEVEN SISTERS
You’ll need to walk a bit (2 km) to get to this one, but it’s a stunning route. The flat, concrete trail is ideal for cycling, scooting and pushing! Simply follow the ‘beach trail’ signs along the meandering river Cuckmere to be rewarded with spectacular views of the Seven Sisters cliffs and some great rockpools at low tide.
WHAT ELSE CAN I DO THERE?
The beach can also be reached via an alternative route through the Seaford Head Nature Reserve (not wheel friendly) which offers spectacular views of the Seven Sisters cliffs and Cuckmere Valley.
Click here to read our family guide to Seven Sisters Country Park.
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ROTTINGDEAN
An enormous stretch of rockpools can be found here, stretching from Saltdean to Brighton Marina! Click here to see our family guide.
WHAT ELSE CAN I DO THERE?
Scoot, cycle or walk along the Undercliff Path towards Brighton Marina.
Top Tip: Rottingdean is located just 3.5 km from Brighton Marina. It’s possible to park at the Marina for free (up to 4 hours) and then scoot/cycle or walk along the Undercliff Path to reach good rockpooling beaches. Click here for more information.
LANCING
This is the only beach that we know about that has both sand and rockpools at low tide. Although the rockpools cover a relatively small area, this beach is great for younger children as they can stand safely on the sand whilst exploring the pools.
WHAT ELSE CAN I DO THERE?
*Play in the beachside park or scoot/skate in the skatepark
*Enjoy the large green space adjacent to the beach - perfect for a game of frisbee.
*scoot, cycle or walk along the promenade
Click here to find out more.
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