Swimming spots in Folkestone and Hythe
- Dymchurch
Do not swim
The Environment Agency advises against bathing here — an open pollution incident (sewage) is affecting this water.
- Folkestone
Caution
This spot is classified Sufficient — it meets the minimum bathing-water standard, but it's the lowest passing grade.
- Hythe
Good to go
No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself.
- Littlestone
Caution
This spot's annual water-quality classification is Poor. Bathing isn't recommended.
- Sandgate Granville Parade
Not monitored
We don't have enough recent water-quality data to give this spot a status. Check the official source and assess conditions yourself.
- Seabrook
Good to go
No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself.
- St Mary's Bay (Kent)
Caution
This spot is classified Sufficient — it meets the minimum bathing-water standard, but it's the lowest passing grade.