Nearest sandy beach?

[klove]

My son loves sand and water ... but rubbish at long car journeys. It doesn't have to be the best beach ever, just relatively near, any suggestions much appreciated.

[srisky]

Brockwell park? If the water is on..

Granted it's not a beach but if it's just sand and water he is after and nothing less then it saves the car journey.

[acb2013]

Brockwell Park is great. There's a temporary beach at The Conservatoire in Blackheath - not been yet, meaning to, but looks good on their website. Or same at The Roundhouse in Camden - get the train or overground from Peckham. We went to Margate last summer v early on a Sunday morning which took less than an hour as the roads were clear at that time, ditto Broadstairs.

[ebodad]

Dymchurch is great. Hour and a bit with a clear run. Massive expanse of sandy beach (check tide times). Feels like stepping back in time and a tiny fairground that is really for under eights and works out really cheap per ride. There's also the small steam train that runs down to Dungeness. A really full day out.

[Dog-Kennel-Hill A.P]

What about the queen Elizabeth olympic park in stratford....we had so much fun there last week...http://queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk/the-park/attractions/parklands

Sand & water plus a lovely cafe.

Failing that we have a sandpit at our adventure playground lol....come along & play!

[Romnarz]

if you want real beach and sand Margate is one of the best and the town is much improved. The Dreamland amusement park is sadly closed but is being renovated and will open as a heritage /vintage ride venue. Nearby Broadstairs is also very nice and the Harbour beach is lovely.