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Camber

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Camber

Camber is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Rye, 43km from White Cliffs of Dover.

Camber is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,265, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Camber sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Camber to your route.

About Camber

Camber Sands is a beach in East Sussex, England, in the village of Camber, near Rye. It is the only sand dune system in East Sussex. Located east of the estuary of the River Rother at Rye Bay, it stretches 3 miles (4.8 km) to just beyond the Kent border, where shingle (pebbles) take over again. It is one of three

Read more stretches of sand above the high tide mark east of Poole Bay on England's south coast, the others being West Wittering and Avon Beach. Two holiday resorts near Camber Sands were operated by Pontins and Parkdeans resorts, just off New Lydd Road and Lydd Road, respectively, in the adjoining village of Camber (the Pontins site closed on 30 November 2023).

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What are the best things to do in Camber?

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Where is Camber located?

Camber is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 50.9347 latitude, 0.7985 longitude.

What is the population of Camber?

Camber has a population of approximately 1,265 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,265
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
50.9347, 0.7985

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Camber

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

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Mermaid Street, Rye

Cobbled hill of half-timbered houses in the ancient Cinque Port of Rye, crowned by the 15th-century Mermaid Inn with its smuggling-era cellars. Houses carry names like 'The House with Two Front Doors'.

5 km · about 10 min drive

castle

Bodiam Castle

A 14th-century moated castle in East Sussex, renowned for its picturesque setting and well-preserved exterior.

19 km · about 20 min drive

tunnel

Channel Tunnel (Eurotunnel)

50 km tunnel under the English Channel - drive your car on the train

30 km · about 35 min drive

castle

Leeds Castle

A castle on islands in a lake formed by the River Len in Kent, often called the loveliest castle in the world.

37 km · about 45 min drive

castle

Dover Castle

A medieval fortress overlooking the English Channel, known as the Key to England due to its strategic defensive significance.

42 km · about 50 min drive

cathedral

Canterbury Cathedral

Seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury and one of the oldest Christian structures in England.

43 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

White Cliffs of Dover

Iconic chalk cliffs reaching up to 110 meters high along the English Channel, symbolizing Britain for centuries.

43 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Seven Sisters Cliffs

A series of dramatic undulating chalk cliffs along the East Sussex coast, considered one of England's finest coastal landscapes.

50 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Camber

  • 30 kmChannel Tunnel (Eurotunnel)50 km tunnel under the English Channel - drive your car on the train
  • 56 kmCap Gris-NezThe closest point in France to England, a windswept headland of cliffs, lighthouse and migrating birds.
  • 64 kmCap Blanc-NezDazzling white chalk cliffs on the Opal Coast with views across the Channel to England on clear days.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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Rye

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5 km awayPop. 9,041

Winchelsea Beach

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6 km awayPop. 1,362

Stone

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8 km awayPop. 6,100

Lydd

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 3,889

New Romney

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12 km awayPop. 9,674

Fairlight

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

12 km awayPop. 1,516

Romney Marsh

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13 km awayPop. 2,279

St Mary's Bay

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

15 km awayPop. 3,028

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