Is it illegal to sleep on the beach in the UK?

Overnight camping No overnight sleeping or camping is allowed on the beach, seafront, cliffs or car parks. Camping in any unauthorised space is dangerous. Be prepared to be disturbed as a 24-hour beach patrol will be repeatedly visiting to gather evidence for prosecution and you could face a £1000 fine.



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The Coast Protection Act of 1949 made it illegal to remove natural materials such as these from any UK beach. The law is there to protect Britain's beaches from erosion and encroachment by the sea, so it's in all our interests to help.

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Is it OK to take rocks from the beach? It is actually illegal to take pebbles and rocks from most beaches. Under the Coastal Protection Act 1949, it is illegal to remove stones from public beaches. In fact, some areas of the country have large signs warning people that they could face prosecution if they remove stones.

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Overnight camping, including overnight sleeping in tents, driftwood shelters, sleeping bags, recreational vehicles, trailers or automobiles, on the ocean shore within the city limits of Cannon Beach, Lincoln City, Seaside, Newport, Bandon, Gold Beach, Rockaway Beach and Manzanita is prohibited.

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Here are a few beaches we visited where we found a lovely treasure trove of sea glass.
  • Pentewan Beach, Cornwall. [Image credit: beachesincornwall.co.uk] ...
  • Lulworth Cove, Dorset. For better or for worse, the weather was pretty awful when we went to Dorset. ...
  • Leysdown Beach, Isle of Sheppey. ...
  • Seaham Beach, Seaham.


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