Sandgate beach granted official bathing water status
Environment

Sandgate beach granted official bathing water status

26 May 2026 · Originally published 26 May 2026 7/10 Original headline: Kent beach wins official bathing water status in boost for swimmers
Sandgate Granville Parade near Folkestone has been awarded official bathing water status, ensuring regular water quality testing by the Environment Agency. This change means testing will now take place exactly where people swim, providing locals and visitors with more reliable information about the water.
Source: Kent Online Kent
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