Camber Sands

Camber Sands

Infobox UK place
official_name=Camber Sands
country=England
region=South East England
static_

static_image_caption=Main road
area_footnotes=
area_total_km2 =10.
population=
population_density=
os_grid_reference=TQ955185

"For historical information on the area, see Camber article"

Camber Sands is a seaside resort at Camber (near Rye), East Sussex, England. It is located on the estuary of the River Rother at Rye Bay.

Dunes

Camber Sands is a site of scientific interest and nature conservation due its large dune system. This area is the only existing system in East Sussex [ [http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/environment/conservation/ryebay/camber/managementplan.htm Sand Dune Management Plan] East Sussex County Council] .

Holiday resort

The area has two holiday parks and several caravan sites adjacent to the beach. There are also seasonal shops and entertainments.

porting activities

The beach has become a popular location for kitesurfing, kiteboarding and kite buggying due to its large size, compact sand and favourable wind conditions. Kite launches are only allowed in the designated area at the eastern end of the beach near the Jury's Gap car park [ [http://www.kitesonboard.com/local.html Kite Zones] Kites on Board] .

Cultural references

Camber Sands, with it's wide bay and large dune system, has been used in many TV programmes and films.

In 1962 the beach was used for the D-Day landing scenes in the epic war movie "The Longest Day".

"Carry On Follow That Camel" was shot on location here during the early months of 1967 when Camber Sands doubled for the Sahara Desert although filming had to be stopped several times because the dunes were covered in snow!

In music, Camber Sands is mentioned in "Pulling Mussels (From The Shell)" by Squeeze, "Diamonds and Pearls" by The Holloways and "Heavyweight Champion of the World" by Reverend and The Makers.

On TV Camber Sands holiday resort was seen in an episode of the E4 teen comedy "The Inbetweeners"

External links

* [http://www.camberproperty.co.uk Camber Holiday home information]
* [http://www.cambersussex.co.uk Local information about Camber & the Parish Council]
* [http://www.ryebay.demon.co.uk/cambersands.html Camber Sands dune system]

References


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Нужен реферат?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Camber Sands (song) — Infobox Single Name = Camber Sands Artist = Fatboy Slim from Album = A side = Demons B side = Released = November 19, 2002 Format = Recorded = Genre = Big Beat Length = Label = Skint, Astralwerks Writer = Producer = Certification = Chart position …   Wikipedia

  • Live December 2004 A Souvenir of Camber Sands — Infobox Album | Name = Live December 2004 A Souvenir Of Camber Sands Type = live Artist = Throbbing Gristle Released = 2004 Recorded = 2004 December 03 Genre = Industrial Length = Label = Mute TGCS1CD Producer = Reviews = Last album = This album …   Wikipedia

  • Camber — may refer to a variety of curvatures and angles: * Camber angle in automobile technology * In the steel industry, the concavity of rolls. Hot rolling uses positive camber (concave rolls), while cold rolling uses negative camber (convex). * Camber …   Wikipedia

  • Camber, East Sussex — Infobox UK place official name=Camber country=England region=South East England static static image caption=Main road area footnotes=cite web |url=http://www.eastsussexinfigures.org.uk/webview/ |title=East Sussex in Figures |accessdate=2008 04 26 …   Wikipedia

  • Rye and Camber Tramway — Infobox rail railroad name=Rye and Camber Tramway gauge=RailGauge|36 start year=1895 end year=1939 length=1 frac34; miles (2.8 km) hq city=Rye locale=England successor line=abandonedThe Rye and Camber Tramway was an English narrow gauge railway… …   Wikipedia

  • Gen Con — Indy Genre Gaming Venue Indiana Convention Center Location Indianapolis, Indiana …   Wikipedia

  • Gen Con — Las Gen Con (abreviación de Geneva Conventions) son una de las mayores[1] y más destacadas convenciones de juegos que se celebran anualmente en Norteamérica. Han sido presentados en ellas innumerables juegos de rol de mesa o en vivo, wargames,… …   Wikipedia Español

  • Pontin's — Infobox Company company name = Pontin s company company type = Private foundation = 1946 location = flagicon|UK Ainsdale, England, UK industry = Holiday parent = Ocean Parcs homepage = [http://www.pontins.com pontins.com] Pontins is a British… …   Wikipedia

  • Ceroc — is a partner dance best described as a fusion of Salsa and Jive, but without the complicated footwork. It is derived from many other dances including French Jive, Swing, Lindy Hop, and Rock and Roll, the main change being simplified footwork… …   Wikipedia

  • Hi-de-Hi! — Opening credits of Hi de Hi! Genre Sitcom Created by Jimmy Perry David Croft …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”