The Venus Café is open every day of the year except Christmas Day from 8:30am-5pm with extended hours during July and August. .

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.

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 and later in July & August. Breakfast is served between 8:30-11am every morning.  Covered & outdoor seating available.

Our evening dining menu is available Thursday-Saturday from 5-10pm. 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 has been awarded the 2011 Blue Flag Award and the 2009 Resort Beach Award.

Accommodation:
Need somewhere to stay?   Helpful Holidays offer around 130 star-rated holiday cottages in the South Hams, Leonard's Cove is only a short walk away from Blackpool Sands and Hillfield Cottages and Country House have 28 indivdually-designed holiday properties available to let.