Gallivant Guides

Camber Sands Beach

About The Gallivant. The Gallivant is a boutique coastal hotel at Camber Sands on the East Sussex coast, with a restaurant called Harry’s at Camber Sands. The hotel holds a Michelin Key. The brand mission is “happiness is a place.” The hotel is owned by Harry, who operates at a strategic level; day-to-day leadership is run by Managing Director Elise Roberts and her team.

camber sands beach view with dunes
Sea Swimming at Camber Sands: A Beginner’s Guide
Sea swimming in East Sussex used to be something only a handful of locals did, and now you’ll find people in the sea at Camber on almost any morning of the year. It’s so wide and flat that you can wade out for ages before the water gets anywhere near your waist. If you’d rather […]
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Beach Yoga Session
Moonrise Yoga on the Beach: What to Expect from Our Event
Beach yoga in East Sussex has a loyal following among people who like their wellness with a sea view. Camber Sands gives it plenty to work with. The sands are wide and the dunes are tall and the sky seems to go on forever. Once a month we time an evening class to the full […]
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Camber sands beach running
Kitesurfing at Camber Sands: Beginner’s Guide & Where to Stay
Camber Sands is a known kitesurfing beaches in the south of England. Wide sands and shallow water suit the sport and so does the wind. Water sports at Camber Sands draw riders from London and beyond who come for a lesson or a long weekend of practice. On a breezy afternoon the sky above the […]
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Autumn dunes and marram grass at Camber Sands
Autumn Break on the East Sussex Coast: Camber Sands in October
October is when the East Sussex coast slows to its own pace. Summer crowds thin out and the light turns amber by mid-afternoon. Rye and Camber Sands start to feel the way locals know them. For an autumn break on the East Sussex coast, this is the month we’d suggest first. Getting here is easy […]
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The Gallivant Vitamin Sea Offer
Sunrise & Sunset at Camber Sands
Camber Sands is beautiful at any time of day, but sunrise and sunset bring a special atmosphere to the beach. As the light changes across the dunes and shoreline, the wide-open sands become a peaceful place for an early walk or an evening stroll. Here’s what to expect and how to make the most of […]
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rye watersports
A Weekend in Rye & Camber Sands
If you are searching for a weekend Rye, East Sussex itinerary that actually delivers on the promise of a proper reset, you are in the right place. Two nights, one beach, a medieval hilltop town, and just enough structure to make sure you do not spend Sunday afternoon wishing you had planned better. Whether you […]
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Aerial view of winding tidal channels cutting through golden-green salt marshes on the East Sussex coast
The East Sussex 1066 Trail: History, Heritage & Where to Stay
There’s something about walking through history that no museum can quite match. Out here on the East Sussex coast, the past isn’t behind glass. It’s under your boots, in the hedgerows, in the shape of the land itself. If you’re drawn to the idea of 1066 Country East Sussex walking, following the footsteps of an […]
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Paddleboarding and Brunch at The Gallivant
Paddleboarding at Camber Sands: A Beginner’s Guide
Paddleboarding on the East Sussex coast has quietly become one of the most popular ways to spend a morning here, and Camber Sands sits right at the heart of it. Whether you’ve never stood on a board before or you’re just new to this stretch of coast, here’s everything you need to get started. Is […]
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Coastal walk near Camber Sands
The Art of the Coastal Walk: 5 Walks From The Gallivant’s
There’s a particular kind of quiet you only find on this stretch of coast. It’s in the wind moving through the marram grass. It’s in the tide going out for what feels like a mile, leaving the sand rippled and silver. It’s in the sound of your own footsteps, and not much else. If you’re […]
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Wild yoga on Camber Sands beach at The Gallivant
What to Pack for a Camber Sands Coastal Break
What you pack for Camber Sands makes the difference between spending your first afternoon dashing to the shops in Rye and simply stepping outside. Here’s everything you actually need. Clothing for all weathers Camber Sands has its own microclimate. One hour it’s warm and still behind the dunes, the next there’s a proper coastal breeze […]
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Dog-friendly walking path through Camber Sands dunes near Rye
Camber Sands with Your Dog: The Complete Beach & Walk Guide
There’s a particular kind of joy in watching a dog break into a full sprint the moment its paws touch sand. Ears back, tail going, nose in the wind. Camber Sands does that to dogs. It does it to their owners too. Dog rules on Camber Sands beach Camber is a genuinely wonderful beach for […]
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outdoor view from workshop space in the coastal garden at the gallivant
Why Coastal Retreats Make Your Team More Creative
Fresh surroundings have a remarkable way of inspiring fresh ideas. A corporate retreat by the coast brings teams together with space to think clearly, collaborate naturally and return to work feeling energised, connected and full of new perspectives. The environment and creativity There’s research behind the feeling that a change of scenery changes your thinking. […]
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