Blackpool Sands

Café Opening Times (Spring):
* 8.30am-5pm
* Closed on Christmas Day

Evening Dining Times:
* 5-9pm Thurs-Sat until summer time
* Private parties - available every day

Tel: 01803 770209
Blackpool Sands, Stoke Fleming
Devon TQ6 0RE
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Parking is available at this beach.
 
Toilets are available at this beach.
 
This beach has a cafe.
 
This beach has shopping facilities.
 
This beach has evening dining facilities.
 
This beach has watersport activities.
 
This beach has a lifeguard on duty.
 
This beach can cater for wedding parties.
 
No dogs are permitted on this beach.

Set in an unspoilt, sheltered bay amongst evergreens and pines is award-winning Blackpool Sands - one of South Devon's most beautiful natural treasures.

In fact, with its superb golden beach, turquoise blue sea and magnificent pines, Blackpool Sands has an almost Mediterranean feel. But don't just take our word for it, come and see for yourself.

The Venus Café is open every day of the year except Christmas Day from 8:30am-5pm with extended hours to 9pm for evening dining (Thurs-Sat until summer time).

The shop is now open for the summer.  No dogs are allowed on the beach.

Sea:
Lifeguards are on duty in July & August. Swimming, sailing, scuba diving, fishing and water sports are available, with a bathing raft in place in July and August. Water is tested by the Environment Agency.

Beach:
Cleaned daily in the summer. Sandpits for sand castles are available from May, weather permitting.

The Venus Beach Shop:
All you need for a great day on the beach. Buckets & spades, nets, inflatable boats, turbo & fun tubes, boogie boards, fins, masks, snorkels, wetsuits, swimsuits, footballs, frisbees, cricket bats, boules, beach shoes, sun cream, towels, wind breaks, beach mats, sunglasses and hats. Deck chairs and windbreaks can also be hired. Excellent range of clothes & accessories by Weird Fish, Onfire and Lazy Jack’s for adults and Weird Fish/Earth Nymph for the children.  The Shop is currently being used as an additional seating area for dogs (along with the prom area).

Watersports:
Stand up paddleboarding, kayaking, windsurfing and boogie boarding are available at Blackpool Sands. 

Wetsuits, snorkelling equipment and accessories can be purchased or hired.  Instruction is available on an hourly, 2 hourly, half day or full day basis.  Check out the watersports available at Blackpool Sands.

The Venus Café:
Located right next to the beach with stunning views of the sea and the cliffs. Serving hot and cold food and drinks all day. Open 8:30am-5pm every day. Covered & outdoor seating available.

Our evening dining menu is available Thursday-Saturday from 5-9pm. More about the food available at Blackpool Sands.

 

Dogs:
No dogs are permitted in the car park or on the beach from March to November.

Awarded:
Blackpool Sands was awarded the 2011 Blue Flag Award and the 2009 Resort Beach Award.

Accommodation:
Need somewhere to stay?  Why not try one of the following local providers:


BEACH WEDDINGS in Devon

Want to get married at the beach? Venus at Blackpool Sands, South Devon is now a licensed approved premises for marriages and civil ceremonies, so you can now hold the whole of your special day here.

Venus can cater for ceremonies up to 90 people and wedding receptions or wedding breakfasts for up to 150 guests with a marquee right next to the beach.

Further information can be found on the Wedding Ceremonies and Wedding Receptions pages.

 

For further information on Blackpool Sands or car parks, please call 01803 771800.

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