Great British beach activities: 10 best beach sports

For traditionalists

Beach cricket, Camber Sands, East Sussex

When this quintessential game of Middle England is transposed to the sand, all you need is a cricket bat, stumps and a tennis ball (a cricket ball is too heavy for the beach). Head to Camber Sands, mark out your wicket and start playing (www.eastsussex.gov.uk).